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FS: 5 string Sire V7 version 2 with Mods - fantastic swamp ash body and grain!! - *SOLD*
£375
Chelmsford, Essex


MattW
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Really reluctant sale of this bass, but I currently have four 5-string Jazz styles basses and I have my eye on a Musicman 5 so trying to raise some funds!

 

This has one of the nicest 2 piece Swamp Ash bodies I have seen on a Sire - almost impossible to see the join unless you look at the end grain.  Really excellent condition as can be seen on the pics.  If there's any marks/dents I certainly can't find them! Only real sign of use is that the pick up cover was fitted at some point and has left some holes in the pick guard, but unfortunately I don't have the cover to fit back on.

 

When I got the bass the preamp had some issues so I purchased a new one from Andertons and put that in.   While I was at it I also fitted a decent Switchcraft socket as the Sire ones are a weak link I think.

 

The bass also had a clear perspex ramp fitted between the pickups which is a nice Mod but easily removed if needed.

 

Strings could probably do with a change but have some life left.  Medium-low action at the moment.

 

Ideally Pick up from Chelmsford, Essex, but I do have a box and will post at Buyers cost/risk.

 

£375 

 

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4 minutes ago, ReeV0 said:

What's the weight?

Good question!  It's coming in at 4.8kg according to my bathroom scales.

 

String spacing at bridge is approx 18mm which I also forgot to say 😁

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13 hours ago, lowregisterhead said:

That's very pretty! I've played a few of these, and they all had a bit of a neck dive issue. What's it like on a strap?

 

I honestly haven't had any neck dive issues with this or my other v7 or V3 5 string even on a basic webbing strap.  I find them pretty evenly balanced and comfortable to play and I gig them weekly 👍

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3 hours ago, WAYNESWORLD said:

Shame your so far away.I don’t trust the post especially at the moment strikes etc.Used to have one of these lovely bass.

 

 

I may be venturing into the midlands to pick up a Sterling 5 in the next couple of weeks.  If that helps you or anyone else who is interested then I'd happily discuss a meet up!

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