One month before covid shut everything down I saw Marcus play in a small jazz club in Los Angeles…….got to hang with him after………of the hundreds of shows I’ve been to, I can’t believe how powerful that show was. Unreal.

@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917

2 жыл бұрын

I saw SMV back in 2008 in SF. I was probably the youngest person in the room but it was an amazing show. Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten. Actually what dreams are made of.

I'm a beginner. I fell in love with this neck. Tried it, couldn't leave the store without it.

@carpediemarts705

10 ай бұрын

Neck is everything. Put whatever electronics in a wooden body to make your ears happy, but I PLAY BASS TO MAKE MY HANDS HAPPY

I got a Sire V3 2nd gen in 2021 and I adore it. The rolled frets are so comfortable. I've also seen a decent amount of hate for the headstock design which has never made the slightest bit of sense to me.

@MarcG7424

2 жыл бұрын

Some people think you can play a headstock it's not the most beautiful thing in the world but it's not hideous either

@johndardi1334

2 жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with the headstock? Looks fine to me. Looks almost like a Fender. What don’t you like about it?

@norbertkazmierowski

Жыл бұрын

@@johndardi1334 He didn't say he doesn't like that headstock.

Am I the only one that actually loves the design of Sire's headstocks?

@jimsuber6784

Ай бұрын

Nope I like it too. I know when someone is playing one without the cursory glance that says Fender (Which I also like) THe best thing about the headstock is the truss rood access. and the three way string tree.

@jamesgadd8341

17 күн бұрын

I really dig them as well.

@MarkedForJazz

2 күн бұрын

At first I wasn't a fan, but over time, I've fallen in love with it, and even prefer it to the Fender headstock

I like the headstock, it´s new, and it is it's own - I get a little tired of looking at fenders. So it seems like that fender is still working in the old days, and Sire has just taken this a step up, and believe me, Marcus Miller would not put his name on something crap!

@apo11o2

Ай бұрын

I agree, I actually think the Fender headstock is ugly as **** it’s the reason I won’t buy one.

I've been gigging with a First Gen Sire P7 for about 4 years now and it is hands down the best bass I've ever owned right next to my Mexican P Bass, the thing's a tonal tank and has pretty much never steered me wrong. So glad to see you covering Sire, they're the best bang for your buck for sure! (Arguably better than fender at times) but that's up to the player.

All the features on this bass makes me want the U5 Sire Short Scale. Another great video Patrick.

Love the way you play man, super soulful, bass chording, percussive in places. And you enjoy it too. Good job explaining the controls, I have one I just got and it still confuses me and that's from someone who owns a Fender Jaguar 😂

What an artist you are man. I'm here for the jam out specifically.

I'll say it again, man, I love your riffs!! And I agree with you on the headstock...

I’ve never been able to find a watchable and genuinely entertaining bass KZread until now.

I really like the playing in the beginning. That was so sweet.

Ive heard people say they had issues with the first generation, and I admit that my P pickup in my first gen P7 5 died after 4yrs... But at its insanely low pricepoint for the quality, I bought it to be a starting point to customize it to my dream pbass, and NOW IT IS! Dropped a Nordstrand P pickup in there, all hipshot hardware, stewmac MOP topped knobs, and had a custom pickguard made of aircraft carbon fiber. It is a glorious bass!

I definitely love the headstock. There are so much ugly headstocks designs out there compared to this one.

@davidvitale9338

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have no problem with the headstock.

@EricWard001

Жыл бұрын

I didn't like it much at first, but I realized it looked a bit like a cool knife. And watching Forged in Fire has made me appreciate it more.

@Blakelysworld358

Жыл бұрын

buzzard beak forever!

@michaelb.42112

Жыл бұрын

That's funny because a lot of TB'ers hate them. I like them and don't understand why the shape is a deal breaker unless it's really lame.

@carpediemarts705

10 ай бұрын

4 strings, one piece of wood, how many options are there?

Got this exact bass used with dimarzio pickup in exchange for my 5-string LTD, I'm so glad i accepted. I never looked back since, and I'm planning on getting a second one at some point !

I see you're spicing up the demo tracks, I dig it alot!!

@patrickhunter

2 жыл бұрын

It's fun adding spice and everything nice, thanks for noticing!🤘

groovin' on your intro playing - nice!

As a proud owner of a V7 Vintage, I have to say Sire is one of the best things that happened to the electric bass this century. The headstock is ugly, but I got used to it with time. For me, the biggest problem is that I live in a really humid zone, and the bass catches rust relatively easy

@Breeze_b_hard

2 жыл бұрын

Do you keep it in a case?

@jfv2312

2 жыл бұрын

@@Breeze_b_hard in the Sire soft case for their P and V series basses to be precise. I know it's not as good as a hard case but I already had one and it didn't fit there.

@DeanBolz

7 ай бұрын

A lot of people say that about the headstock. I think it looks great.

thanks for the review - currently looking at the p7/p8 line . after all the research i think these are great for the pricepoints

I preordered and bought mine when they first launched the 1st batch ever. Got a V7 RW. But it's a heavy beast! What took you so long to discover this incredible line of instruments. The electronics are ridiculous too! Build quality second to none! Like the shape or not, over the past couple few years, when you see someone playing a V7...that headstock has become it's trademark. Best bang for the buck. You should take the V5 short scale for a ride:)

The v7 is amazing for more old school bass tones. You really need to try the M7 sometime if you haven't. It has so many tone options with the pickup switches, active/passive switch and that amazing preamp.

Im a Sire player, but i hate those headstocks too... But they look quite okay in 5 string version, that fifth tuner nicely fills up the space, and neck is wider, so that headstock doesnt look that big.

Those pickups sound good!! I'm not very well-versed on Jazz Basses, but I like it! I find it interesting that there are a ton basses out there that add a bridge-side Jazz pickup with other pickups (MusicMan humbuckers or a Fender P-type), when I feel like the Jazz neck pickup is one of the best sounding bass pickup positions around!

If someone had not mentioned the shape of the headstock I would never have noticed! Looks very functional to me.

Thanks for the full disclosure at the beginning of the video. I haven't tried a V7 but I keep hearing they are pretty heavy but I'm a see for myself type of guy and I never buy a instrument I don't touch first can't wait to try one

@prestachuck2867

2 ай бұрын

My V7 Gen.2 Fretless was 9.5lbs out of the box, a tuner upgrade actually shed about a quarter of a pound. Now it's really nice. Well balanced.

I always look for your videos on basses because you always play a few riffs similar to the style of music I play. Not that the other reviewers out there aren't great, but their feather touch finger picking or all slap demos don't really give me an idea of what the bass will sound like for me. Thanks for what you do!

@carpediemarts705

10 ай бұрын

Id like to hear the guy just jam.

I got the V7 2016 1st gen. and I never regret i got it. an awesome bass

I used to own a MIJ Marcus Miller signature Fender, and this video has got me MISSING IT SOMETHIN' FIERCE! Yeah, the headstock isn't the best looking...but I don't look at the headstocks of my basses much (I might be the only weirdo like that 😂). If you can, you should try out their new D5 and P5, and maybe the P7!

love the vids dont stop them

@patrickhunter

2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment, and I ain't stopping 🤘

@cameroncatanzaro2582

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickhunter thats what i want to hear lol 🤘🤘

05:09 aliasing phenomenon in the wide string just make it more epic 🤩

Ohhhh yes! Even the cheaper V3 gen 2 is a great bass. There’s so much value, considering these are around the same price as the Squier Classic vibes

I have this bass in vintage white! What an incredible bass. Your so right about the pre Amp very versatile. The neck is very comfortable and smooth. I got used to the enormous headstock and now that it's not such an obstacle I actually like it.

@marcusstrymon693

2 жыл бұрын

Is it true that its too heavy hand has wild beckdive?

@FULLonARMOR

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcusstrymon693 when playing while seated it's a bit of a balancing act. I have not noticed to much neck dive when standing.

@marcusstrymon693

2 жыл бұрын

@@FULLonARMOR I do only playbseating in the studio I am deciding between the v7 or the fender players plus j bass But the fender costs double and still weighs 10 lbs plus is mexico

Sweetwater is awesome! Waiting for my Sire V7 4 strings to be shipped when Sweetwater gets it from Sire.

I played one a few weeks ago and it is a good bass. I enjoyed playing it I may even get one! I'd like a fretless one.

I’m “patiently” waiting on my V7 in Metallic Burgundy to get in at Sweetwater. Very hyped to get my hands on it, by all accounts the Sires blow similarly priced Squier/MIM Fender out of the water.

@cyrilgleiman7202

2 жыл бұрын

still waiting for my v5 ...fingers crossed

I've got the same "scuffing" on the binding of my P7, it's not a rare imperfection at all...mine wasn't a demo model, it was fresh off the delivery from Sire to the store. Not a huge issue for me, I love Sires enough to be planning my 3rd one, despite the headstock which is not a pretty thing.

I’m a beginner and I bought the Sire P7 but the 5-string version. I see professional people with multiple basses for different situations. I just got the 5-string so I could have it if I ever needed it. It’s a really pretty bass, LOL I laugh when people clown the headstock though. I didn’t notice that the headstock was weirdly shaped until others pointed it out

Totally agree about the headstock. Can't put my finger on why though 🤔

Sounds so much better without all of the distortion

Hi. Thanks for the review! I was wondering - what's the tune you're playing at the start?

wow, you're such a great bass player. i love your videos

@patrickhunter

Ай бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

I have V7 alder 1rst gen and sound range getting is Great . I’ m happy

It sounds really good. I do agree about the headstock, but if it sounds & plays great ( I'd overlook it or Re-Shape it? ). I love the Suhr headstock the best. I'd consider this bass, if I hadn't just-bought a Sterling Stingray SS-4. Enjoyed your demo.

i'm 100% in agreement on the headstock that's one of the reasons why i've never pulled the trigger on one of these idk if i'd get over it, probably would but just having to get used to it is something i dread

@patrickhunter

2 жыл бұрын

Hell, I'm wondering if anyone has sanded their Sire headstock down to a thin Tele Bass style before lol

@ZombiePenguinStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickhunter that would be an upgrade on the current design 😅 there’s gotta at least be one

@dominikkavur5373

2 жыл бұрын

The headstock isn't really that ugly..i love it. Was hasitant at first and it does look weird on photos, but in real life it looks fine.

@theshuriken

2 жыл бұрын

@@dominikkavur5373 I agree there are far more uglier headstocks out there

@ZombiePenguinStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@JM-ub9cl G&L is pretty sick but man, it looks like they just didn't brainstorm hard enough on possible headstock designs IMO

My ride or die is an '02 fender mim jazz. If i didnt have that i would def be picking one of these up.

I bought a Sire P8 a couple months ago - finally - after being burned again and again by Fender's shoddy QC. I absolutely love it. I think it's better than the Fender American Ultra… at least, the ones they've been producing in the past couple of years. And it's less than half the price. (And I'll give your sponsor a boost here too… I bought mine from Sweetwater, and they were great as always!) P.S. Yeah, the headstock… that's the main reason I waited so long to try Sire. I'm getting used to it though.

Honestly I don't mind the headstock that much. It looks fine to me.

I dig the headstock, it’s different and not that bad (to me)

Why does the bridge on my Sire V7 and the one on the sweetwater link in the description look different compared to the one in the video?

When you have it in passive mode, do you have a tone knob?

hey is the bass have a humming noise?

Hello, can i ask something? I m new bass player, why are you wearing that bracelet-like thing on the guitar's neck at 5. min?

I had one but I always found that bass to lack of punch for an active bass, also I hate the huge cavity for the trussrod right in the middle of the pickguard

The preamps f'kn awesome.

I agree with all the headstock comments but my M2 is lovely and has a very suitable headstock for the guitar, and the same pre-amp as these 👍

This pre-release V7 has the V8 bridge on it. They must have decided to go cheaper on the current offerings with the V7 Gen 2 as it does not have the heavier bridge. Is that accurate?

Deciding between this and the G&L tribute sb 2. Whats your suggestion?

The 5 string version of this is on my shortlist . Looks like a fantastic instrument. I can’t get behind the headstock either though!

@calvinwilds46

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry once you play it you will not think about the headstock i have a lakland was my love got vintage v7 5 string loved it so much I got 4 string p7 once you play it it's over IMO peace

The amount of knobs that sire finds it’s able to put on its basses never ceases to amaze me. Knobs galore, knobs for miles🤦🏻‍♂️

@prestachuck2867

2 ай бұрын

I agree. I converted my V7 2nd Gen to V-V-T with a three hole Fender control plate, but then I really missed that three band preamp. Even without boosting or cutting, it just does something mysterious that makes the bass sound a little bit more lively, so I switched it back to stock.

So weird. I like this headstock a lot more than any of Fender's designs.

I dont totally hate the headstock, i think the one on my M7 is worse and looks like they made it from some wood left over from making other parts... but i guess there's only so many things you can do to make it different than a Fender. I love the neck and fretboard, i think they have fantastic value! Sire seems to have some relation to Dame? which wouldn't be surprising with those names...

Agree about the headstock - if it's as good in sound & playability, WTF, I don't have to look at it when I'm playing it & there must be some way to mod that headstock, right?!

I have a 2nd Gen V7 Fretless. I don't really like the look of the headstock, but then I don't have to look at it while I am playing. Dang, the neck is just so slick and fast feeling though. It's hard to put down once I am into a set with it.

I have a m5 and totally love it. sire is a godlike price performance brand

@patrickhunter

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to try one of the M series! They look BEASTLY

what is the name of the first song?

I actually love the headstock.

Once you see the moose head in the headstock shape, you'll never unsee it.

@prestachuck2867

2 ай бұрын

BULLWINKLE!😁

what type of strings are on there

I just bought a used one and am confused by all the knobs, Help!

i love the headstock :ccc

the head stock looks good if you like the hockey stick look :)

Hmm. Never seen Patrick give a bad review on anything before so I'm not surprised he's praising Sires

Is ir better than a Fender mim?

While standing playing, cant really see the headstock.

I am holding one in my hands right now

I have the first gen. Really love ig!

Are v7 ash better than v9 alder??

I don't mind the headstock on mine, but the knobs feel cheap. Try the short scale U5. Probably the best on the market for the price.

I've been wondering this for a while, but do you have a heavy picking hand or is it just the frame rate of the video that makes the strings look like they move a lot?

@matthew8366

2 жыл бұрын

He has a super high FPS camera. He also does play pretty hard.

Nice bass and video, pity regarding the annoying high rising terminal or upspeak!

I was wondering what happens while playing active and the battery went empty. Can you swith right away to play passive?

@edenite

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Hi Patrick - How does the neck on the Sire v7 compare to the Fender Precision Bass? Is the neck more like a Fender Jazz Bass? Thank you - and great playing!

@prestachuck2867

2 ай бұрын

I know it's a year later, so you probably have your answer by now. Here is my response anyway, in case anybody else is just now reading this. V7 is much more Jazz Bass like. I have a Sire V7 2nd Gen fretless, and Fender Player Precision LTD. The Player Precision is noticeably wider at the nut, and feels thicker from the front to the back from about the first fret to somewhere around the middle of the range, but only just slightly. Enough to really notice when playing at speed down below the 7th or 8th fret position. Where the neck joins the body, the necks are about the same thickness and width.

Truly, the headstock is no more offensive that the Fender shark fin, or the G&L

Are Marcus Miller basses good for beginners or should I be looking at Fender? I come from an acoustic guitar background so I was hoping for a bass that is not too heavy and easy playability. I know they make short scale models as well. Any advice?

@cedcobasse

2 жыл бұрын

I owned 4 fender jazz bass, 2 us and 2 mex, and i tried a sire v7 first gen, for me the sire's neck was a bit easier to play but fender is good too for beginers, you won't go wrong with those basses. I had a sterling short scale bass too wich was one of the most confortable bass i've played, very easy to play and sounds awesome, take the one you like more, they are all great basses

Patrick REALLY looks like he's getting into playin this bass, LOL.

Side to side with one of my Fenders the Sire headstock is smaller .

Weight of this bass?

What about some Japanese brands - Bacchus, Fujigen etc

Just try V9 with Ebony frettboard. You will get more shock 😁

Site are great basses. The pickups are fine, just a bit aggressive for me, so I switch those out. Otherwise, love these basses.

Curious to know, if you do, does the pick up blend still work in passive mode? Sorry if this is an obvious thing, noob trying to find my first bass.

@patrickhunter

2 жыл бұрын

Sure does!

@cedcobasse

2 жыл бұрын

Yes blend and passive tone works without battery, it was important for me too, si i tried it

Good review, sir. (As always) I’d like for you to review a G&L bass. They’ve got so many good models. Also, I’d like your opinion on a Reverend bass.

Aye! Lovely

I think you only get the 55pt. inspection on basses over a certain price. not very much but their cheapest stuff doesn't get it I think

I'm not a fan of the headstock too, but just close your eyes and enjoy the sound!

That's a nice bass.

Sold my 3 other bass guitars to buy this one, it hasn't arrived but i think it was worth it

I knew it!! my guess was right!!

I didn't like headstock at first once you have the bass you forget about the headstock.

How about trying a Metalin bass made here in Missouri??? Made from a single billit of aluminum!