mcnach Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ander87 said: So the caps are metallic but the stacked ones seat on a piece of plastic around the shaft that easily makes mine wobble… erm... interesting! I see what you mean now, thank you for the picture Let's see how long mine last. They're solid in mine. A couple of knobs weren't tight enough when I received it but after tightening them, they knobs all feel solid, no wobble. To me, these basses are worth the price for the neck alone. Edited October 11 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) 6 hours ago, mcnach said: To me, these basses are worth the price for the neck alone oh absolutely! They’re immense. The neck is glorious and they sound very good etc. smooth tuners which seems to be a concern for some Sires etc I genuinely love the bass…! My only issue after the faulty battery thing is the knobs. With that internal plastic cap, if you don’t align them properly or if they’re not set flat how they should they have this ‘screw’ effect that wobbles as you rotate and really annoys me lol will report on the fresh unit this morning when I do the swap… Edit. Definitely spoke too early… again 🙄 Edited October 11 by Ander87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 21 hours ago, Minininjarob said: I wouldn’t accept an instrument with battery acid leaked all over to be honest, that’s terrible. I would want a new battery compartment on that at the very least. I think I’ll wait a while until these issues are sorted. This. I'm tolerant of easily sorted issues, but once corroded battery contacts will always be unreliable, and unreliable ang gigging don't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 The Sire preamp or an accurate clone is available on aliexpress for ~$20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Just now, Stub Mandrel said: The Sire preamp or an accurate clone is available on aliexpress for ~$20. I haven’t had a chance to try it out on a real bass amp and good volumes, but the neck is so lush that I’d upgrade the electronics if I had to, in due course. So far I do feel like it’ll definitely do the job 95% of the times and maybe upgrading for that extra 5% is silly but aren’t we all 🤣 Ander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: The Sire preamp or an accurate clone is available on aliexpress for ~$20. I've seen those, they look a lot like the Sire ones. Have you tried one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 5 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: I've seen those, they look a lot like the Sire ones. Have you tried one? No but apparently someone traced out the circuit and it's identical. Someone else pointed out that all the investment goes into the design, the parts are cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 11 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: No but apparently someone traced out the circuit and it's identical. Someone else pointed out that all the investment goes into the design, the parts are cheap. Yup, same is true for pretty much all circuits, makes design theft all the more painful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 40 minutes ago, Kev said: Yup, same is true for pretty much all circuits, makes design theft all the more painful. Still might buy one tho... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 6 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: The Sire preamp or an accurate clone is available on aliexpress for ~$20. Which one is it? Or what's the best search terms to use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) Folks - out of curiosity, do these basses have 2 x 9v batteries (ie an 18 volt circuit)? If so the circuit will need to reflect that. Edited October 11 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 Currently have a Z7 5 string natural from Thomann and Z7 Mint from Andertons on order. Let's see who gets here first and is the better of the 2 ! Seeing a lot of mixed things I won't lie ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 12 Share Posted October 12 On 11/10/2024 at 07:45, Ander87 said: oh absolutely! They’re immense. The neck is glorious and they sound very good etc. smooth tuners which seems to be a concern for some Sires etc I genuinely love the bass…! My only issue after the faulty battery thing is the knobs. With that internal plastic cap, if you don’t align them properly or if they’re not set flat how they should they have this ‘screw’ effect that wobbles as you rotate and really annoys me lol will report on the fresh unit this morning when I do the swap… Edit. Definitely spoke too early… again 🙄 Agh, the wait, the wait... I feel your pain. I hope the replacement is in much better condition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 Okay, now YES. The bass should have been exchanged on Friday but of course it didn't happen - delay on DPD or Andertons, I don't know anymore. Either way, I've just taken delivery of the new unit and swap. HAPPY. This bass is what it's meant to be, and coming in at 4.15kg. Well adjusted right out of the box and loving it. Will still swap the knobs mind you (that shaft cover in plastic where the aluminium knob seats is a kinda whacky design I feel). Interestingly, this box did come with a stamp and a card for the checks done - kinda generic but all works: I'm removing the cling film protectors, I'm keeping this! Ander. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 On 12/10/2024 at 00:52, drTStingray said: Folks - out of curiosity, do these basses have 2 x 9v batteries (ie an 18 volt circuit)? If so the circuit will need to reflect that. Oh I missed this! yep, 2x 9v batteries for the basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 On 12/10/2024 at 00:05, tauzero said: Which one is it? Or what's the best search terms to use? This one I think: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006777301353.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.651aKccqKccqGi&algo_pvid=92c38ea1-40dc-4422-84c6-3193dfffa6c9&algo_exp_id=92c38ea1-40dc-4422-84c6-3193dfffa6c9-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis!GBP!29.37!14.69!!!263.61!131.80!%4021038df617289377617943724eb902!12000038265709368!sea!UK!3066085447!X&curPageLogUid=zWcoCTf2TJab&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A "Bass control plate" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 On 14/10/2024 at 14:08, Ander87 said: Okay, now YES. The bass should have been exchanged on Friday but of course it didn't happen - delay on DPD or Andertons, I don't know anymore. Either way, I've just taken delivery of the new unit and swap. HAPPY. This bass is what it's meant to be, and coming in at 4.15kg. Well adjusted right out of the box and loving it. Will still swap the knobs mind you (that shaft cover in plastic where the aluminium knob seats is a kinda whacky design I feel). Interestingly, this box did come with a stamp and a card for the checks done - kinda generic but all works: I'm removing the cling film protectors, I'm keeping this! Ander. This is really good to know man ! I have the same colour coming from Andertons so will deffo be checking for this ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Just now, feech said: This is really good to know man ! I have the same colour coming from Andertons so will deffo be checking for this ! I hope you like it and that they send you a solid unit mate! Very nice bass indeed. I’ll keep it on rounds, will use flats on the V5 champagne gold I’ve got coming 🤓 I do like the tuners a lot, super smooth for that budget - also the preamp is very responsive and the jazz pickup adds a very nice depth to it, so far I’ve kept the blend in the middle, or 60/40 neck/bridge and loving it with a bit of treble/low-mids/bass boost Ander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 1 minute ago, Ander87 said: I hope you like it and that they send you a solid unit mate! Very nice bass indeed. I’ll keep it on rounds, will use flats on the V5 champagne gold I’ve got coming 🤓 I do like the tuners a lot, super smooth for that budget - also the preamp is very responsive and the jazz pickup adds a very nice depth to it, so far I’ve kept the blend in the middle, or 60/40 neck/bridge and loving it with a bit of treble/low-mids/bass boost Ander. Yeah I'll be sure to post in here when it comes fingers crossed no delays ! How did the audition go tho 👀 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Just now, feech said: How did the audition go tho 👀 ? Haha! I showed interest last out of 10 but seems I’m taking the role home 🤓🤓 I’m studying the set for a rehearsal in a couple weeks to assess if I’m good for the 6 November dates. They do have a temporary cover but it’d be nice to do those before end of the year and their 2025 plans with new album etc! thanks for asking buddy 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 On 16/10/2024 at 14:37, Ander87 said: Haha! I showed interest last out of 10 but seems I’m taking the role home 🤓🤓 I’m studying the set for a rehearsal in a couple weeks to assess if I’m good for the 6 November dates. They do have a temporary cover but it’d be nice to do those before end of the year and their 2025 plans with new album etc! thanks for asking buddy 😊 Congrats mate well done ! Hope the z7 works some magic for me too 😎 The first from Andertons has turned up today and someone else signed for it, DHL coming in on the clutch move here. I'll have to get it back home and see if there is any damage to the bass itself 😥 Fingers crossed it's packed well enough to have taken the hit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 6 minutes ago, feech said: Congrats mate well done ! Hope the z7 works some magic for me too 😎 The first from Andertons has turned up today and someone else signed for it, DHL coming in on the clutch move here. I'll have to get it back home and see if there is any damage to the bass itself 😥 Fingers crossed it's packed well enough to have taken the hit Haha cheers! Fingers crossed for your bass too🤞 jesus I can't believe DHL sometimes! Also, NBD tomoz from Thomann on the V5 champagne... My Z7 needed a flatwound passive partner no?... no? 😁 Ander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 1 hour ago, Ander87 said: Haha cheers! Fingers crossed for your bass too🤞 jesus I can't believe DHL sometimes! Also, NBD tomoz from Thomann on the V5 champagne... My Z7 needed a flatwound passive partner no?... no? 😁 Ander. Absolutely mate any excuse 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 Anyone else with the z7 or other sire... The knobs arrived with this gap on one of the stacks and the other one so close they move together, the Allen key didn't seem to help with any adjustment here... Is this faulty or am I being dumb ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feech Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 8 minutes ago, feech said: Anyone else with the z7 or other sire... The knobs arrived with this gap on one of the stacks and the other one so close they move together, the Allen key didn't seem to help with any adjustment here... Is this faulty or am I being dumb ? Alright yeah ignore that I was being dumb it just needed a nice old push to get It into place, but damn they feel flimsy as hell... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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