Duroc17 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Got this today - I’ve been bass-curious about these since launch but was bit meh about colours. Anyways - I just noticed they’ve gone and put out my fave p combination- rosewood board, natural body with that neck. So instant trigger pull after an hour watching reviews. Now I see what the fuss is about. All necks should feel like this outta the box. Sweet and chunky but not baseball bat, smooth no sticky gloss pickups growl and seem pretty hot - need to check spec - body contour is sexy and bridge seems solid as are the heavy control knobs. Tuners are ok but probably wouldn’t swap them I wouldn’t say it’s a Fender killer - the Am Std I just sold was better but this reminds me if the 2018ish MIM FSR PB70 Reussue I had but with no sticky neck, better pups and half the price when you add £55 for la bellas to the £419 outlay If you’re looking for a P back up - I’d recommend this. Not had out loud yet but it’s a great deal - it feels much more premium than it’s price 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Love the colour of the neck. Looks a nice bass. As does the Mustang. Congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Rehearsed with it last night - yep does the job - loving the neck - might end up with groundwounds to up the bite - but thumpy goodness for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I’m looking at the 5 string version. My last P bass was an Am Pro, which was fantastic. I’m a Sire fan, so be keen to see how they stack up. The Sire is significantly less expensive, but my V5 was cheaper than the Sadowsky it was supposed to play second fiddle to as well… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I've a P5 and love it. The mid range punch is brilliant, making it an excellent live tool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I'm surprised Sire haven't offered the PJ option as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, TheGreek said: I'm surprised Sire haven't offered the PJ option as well. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/modern-bass-guitars/sire-v2-updated-marcus-miller-p7-alder-4-string-antique-white the P7 is that very thing sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Bassfinger said: I've a P5 and love it. The mid range punch is brilliant, making it an excellent live tool. Been sat playing mine all evening- just feels great - I keep looking for faults but just finding more tone - the mids are like a P on steroids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Duroc17 said: https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/modern-bass-guitars/sire-v2-updated-marcus-miller-p7-alder-4-string-antique-white the P7 is that very thing sir Not passive tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Available as a 5er? I hope not as it would have to go on the GAS list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 22:25, TheGreek said: Available as a 5er? I hope not as it would have to go on the GAS list Oh dear... https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/sire-marcus-miller-p5r-alder-5-string-bass-guitar-natural 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 22:25, TheGreek said: Available as a 5er? I hope not as it would have to go on the GAS list Cough... https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/473690-nbd-sire-marcus-miller-p7-5-version-2/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Can we get a GAS button? 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) On 01/03/2023 at 22:15, Duroc17 said: Been sat playing mine all evening- just feels great - I keep looking for faults but just finding more tone - the mids are like a P on steroids Our rhythm guitarist uses mine to cover bass duties for Losing My Religion while I play mando and he is amazed by how nice it feels in the hands. A very tactile playing experience. It is a Fender killer in the sense that the P5 is around £400 (mine was £370 from Andertons because the box was damaged so could not be sold as 'new' despite the instrument being u marked) and the Player series starts at £759 and does not feel or sound any nicer, although the Player series just edges the Sire for finish although it's a close run thing. Even Squire Classic Vibes, of which I am a big fan and own two, don't quite match the Sire for feel or sound and theyre starting to creep well beyong £400 for many versions now. Sire have managed for find a sweet spot for price/sound/finish that seems difficult to match. Edited March 4, 2023 by Bassfinger Alien sex experiments 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Bassfinger said: Our rhythm guitarist uses mine to cover bass duties for Losing My Religion while I play mando and he is amazed by how nice it feels in the hands. A very tactile playing experience. Yes it’s how a bass should feel - I’m doing a low key gig tonight and am thinking of taking it instead of the Starfire to try it at a gig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) My Geddy Lee was my main live plank, but the Sire has Immediately replaced it for live duty. The feel, the non-stick neck and the mid range punch make it the best all round live bass I've played in a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. Edited March 4, 2023 by Bassfinger Embarassing typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bassfinger said: My Geddy Lee was my main live plank, but the Sire has Immediately replaced it for live duty. The feel, the non-stick neck and the mid range punch make it the best all round live bass I've played in a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. Feels like I’ve had this bass for a long time. Total keeper for the money - it’s quite dark sounding which I love - might try half-rounds on this instead of the la Bellas eventually 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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