Just bought the 5 string version of this a couple of weeks ago, it is simply amazing sounding.

Easily the best bang for the buck bass ever made. I even like my V7 5 string better than all the American made fenders + a lot of sandbergs.

@bflo1000

7 жыл бұрын

Great input, thanks!

I'm usually not a fender style fan, but I wouldn't say no to this bass!! Great job Steve!!

Seriously - that's his review of this great bass - can we please have someone play a friggin groove so we can get an idea of what the bass sounds like!

I like my Sire v7 Marcus Miller Jazz Bass, and it's Tobacco Sunburst. And I am thinking about getting another color.

3 piece body like the fender Japan. The source of body ash will be the reason it's a bit heavier but for price who complaining. She and Marcus have done a great thing for new players.

I like the bass except for the headstock - it just looks like no effort was put into its design

@lukesorensen9432

8 жыл бұрын

+perspecsmusic I agree with you there

@RichardChau

8 жыл бұрын

Same here

@dwftube

7 жыл бұрын

Nearly as a bad as a Tyler.

@lennartdaniels8268

7 жыл бұрын

perspecsmusic i like it tbo

@playdrums

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Looks like an 8th grader cut it out for a woodshop project.

This is the thing I want for myself. Gotta chose the wood now and wait for restock

@lennartdaniels8268

7 жыл бұрын

Elijah Charwyn swamp ash maple ts!

Good review. You mentioned that the bass came with low action string? Do they really adjust the action from the factory nowadays?

Considering it is an affordable bass, maybe it would be an idea to play it through an affordable amp? for those who maybe looking for a bass and amp on a limited budget.

The problem with jazz basses for me has always been the weight. Most are so damn heavy they are even uncomfortable to play sitting down. I finally found a Lakland skyline 44-60 custom that weighs in at 8.9lbs and i'm super happy with it. I know fender aerodyne is a bit lighter but the sharp edges are a bit uncomfortable for me but it is a nice bass. Many people feel if the bass is light weight it's cheap but that is just nonsense. Where are the ultra light jazz basses and why are they not being made?

my v7 out of the box. action i could fly a plane under , rough fret ends and intonation was out.. sounds amazing but being blunt its horrible to play even after set up cant get the action low without a lot of fret buzz.. and i have a light touch... its a really nice instrument visually but if this is the standard iam not impressed at all... truss rod works well but does not fix the issues ...

pls tell me which guiter i shd buy..sire m3 or v7??

You're so right...I keep looking at that head stock and trying to figure out how to make it more appealing. The rest of the guitar looks awesome , especially at that price.

@davidcastle3292

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a 90's Fernandez....headstock wise.

Hmm , maybe i got lucky but my 5 string version of this bass weighs in at 9.6 lb, less than my 10.4 lb Musicman Stingray 5, to me this bass is light! And I play it mostly passive because its got a killer tone in passive mode. When I want a little extra oomph , I'll switch to active to access a wide variety of tones! The Sire v7 bass is the best in it's class IMHO, for the longest time I was lusting over the Lakland DJ 5 , then this bass came along and I couldn't be happier! Just a fraction of the cost of the Lakland! Sire you have a fan for life!

@QueenToKingOfSpades

8 жыл бұрын

+Losbass The weight will also largely depend on whether you got the alder or ash version.

@Losbass

8 жыл бұрын

+Nikolaj Haun Hansen , Indeed Nikolaj , mine is the ash , like the one in this video but the 5 string version , and although other ash owners on Talkbass Sire Club still seem to say their basses are pretty heavy. So apparently they really do vary weight wise.

@WaRLoKWYATT

8 жыл бұрын

+Nikolaj Haun Hansen It's funny though, some alder bodies are ridiculously light, then you get others that are ridiculously heavy. Alder is a very inconsistent wood, but it's good and sturdy.

if you have a 5 string bass, do you agree that the 4 string sounds better. I need that low 5th string for range and etc., but when I don't I love the sound better if a 4 string. the comparison is the same with the same bass just 4 vs 5 string.

@pbague

7 жыл бұрын

Churchbass3 NTG well, depending on the bass, the 5 string can sound better or worse compared to the 4

Stupid question: is there a way to have dummy batteries and get power from a dedicated power pedal with a stereo cable? I saw something like that for some guitars... it avoid to use batteries.

@olivierroquelle8007

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Smith Yes, there is the Zam system. I’ve got one but I didn’t tried to use it for my V7. Yet, it should be working if I refer to some user reviews (www.zampower.com/category/zamis/)

@olivierroquelle8007

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve now tried it, and the Zam is working perfectly! 👍🏻 Just pay attention to use a stereo cable between the Sire and the Zam! Sounds awesome! 😀 Cheers!!

wich is the diference between Marcus miller V7 swamp ash and marcus miller v7 75 vintage alder? thank you

@biodrengen

7 жыл бұрын

Sergio martin lopez the swamp as Is made from swamp ash, and the alder is made from alder

@biodrengen

7 жыл бұрын

Sergio martin lopez JK, swamp ash is lighter, and a bit brighter

@robertoquerini8220

6 жыл бұрын

It's just the opposite, ash is heavier than alder. I tried this bass yesterday and it's incredible quality and sound for the money but it's really heavy.

Fender mexican player jazz bass or Sire V7?

I am using headphones to watch this video and the bass guitar just sounds boomy. Does it sound boomy in person? Please explain.

@MaestroBass

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew Brenes I own a Sire V7 5 and trust me it's his EQ that's making it sound that way these basses can go from a very warm to a very bright tone

@caramel109

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he put the bass up full and left it there while her was playing with the mids.

Anyone else find that the passive mode is much louder than the active mode on these?

@Losbass

8 жыл бұрын

+xngr There is a way way to adjust the output of the active preamp on this bass , just take a phillips screw driver and adjust the trimpot to your liking after opening the control plate.

@xngr

8 жыл бұрын

+Losbass That was very helpful, thanks a lot!

Can I play some heavier stuff on this? I'm either gonna get this one or a Fender Mexican Jazz bass.

@bflo1000

7 жыл бұрын

I personally feel that the sound of single coil pups are too thin for heavy rock. But with overdrive (or high gain & volume from your amp) why not?

@davidcheon2582

7 жыл бұрын

dingeskerz the bassist from muse uses p/j basses sometimes, sounds pretty heavy

Every guitar should string through the body. It makes for much more solid resonance and tone. Every string through guitar I've ever played, always sounds and feels better than top mount guitars. The only time it shouldn't be string through, is with a tremolo.

@ilpatongi

5 жыл бұрын

WaRLoKWYATT This is not a guitar. It’s a bass.

@caramel109

5 жыл бұрын

Unless you use flats

So, how is this compared to the Ibanez SR300EB, as they are approximately the same price range?

@pbague

7 жыл бұрын

Theladrion this is way more versatile, and sounds way better

@Theladrion

7 жыл бұрын

GRaviTY Ehe Yer, I've read up on it, and the materials used are higher quality as well, but honestly, I'm going for the M7 instead :-)

Amazing tone ! Argh, now I can't choose between that one and a Sterling (musicman) stingray ! Any ideas which one would be the best one ? Thanks ;-)

@ThePostOffice3

7 жыл бұрын

i mean i think its come down to which is best for the wallet. I assume you're not talking about the sub series musicman. if so the Sire is the best for the money but of course a sterling stringray is nothing to compare to

@fretlessfloyd3809

7 жыл бұрын

Sire bass is WAY more versatile than a Music Man bass. I own both and my V7 has replaced my Musicman Stingray as my go to live gigging bass.

@bflo1000

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's impressive! Then this thing is comparable to an American Fender.....

@fretlessfloyd3809

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's basically a hot rodded Fender Jazz.

So if the battery dies you can flip it to passive????

@fretlessfloyd3809

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, there a switch close to the bottom bass knob. Switches between active and passive.

@savanaviolenta

7 жыл бұрын

They just forgot to put a light indicator showing if the battery is low.

@rjforbes4804

6 жыл бұрын

T.I.N Mateus that's because you don't need one. Batteries usually last quite a while and of you're doing a gig pop in a fresh one. I wouldn't want any lights on my bass.

Im a lefty and want a 70s type bass, so I really want one, but the head stock is so ugly. also, is the bridge pickup pushed back a little, like it is on 70s jazz basses?

@PhoenixFlight94

7 жыл бұрын

TupolevPilot the newer V7 Vintages have the bridge pickup in the 70s position. This original V7 has it in the 60s position.

@hunterfagan6272

7 жыл бұрын

OkonkwoPlaysBass thanks

@Steve Cook, Here's another of your reviews that in my opinion fell a little short of the mark. I say another because, I saw your review on the Mesa Boogie Subway 800. Where you used a Fender P-Bass. I thought it was the amp amp,but no it was your adjusting of the amp. This review show's a lot of the same. This is a fine bass,your playing is adequate,but I just got the feeling that your were not into this bass. Although you did go through all of the electronics,it seemed as though you really didn't spend any time really getting familiar with them. Also the tone you had set up on the amp left a lot to be desired. This bass is capable of a multitude of sounds which you barely touched upon. I wonder was it your allotted time which would not allow it. Anyway,if I had to rate this review,I would give it a C-,and I know you're better than that. Check out Adam Dorn's review of this same bass and you'll see just what I'm talking about.

@twezzo99

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for directing me to Adam Dorn... that review is a treat!

Sire could lighten by routing a little. Sadowsky does it successfully.

Why does it distort?

So basically that's a better bass than Fender Jazz bas?

@pbague

7 жыл бұрын

T.I.N Mateus pretty much

@pbague

7 жыл бұрын

T.I.N Mateus plus, cheaper! But, I guess you would prefer jazz if you like the passive + kinda warmer tone more

Old video. Uploaded again.

The wierdest part is that he plays a 600 dollar bass with gear that costs 1000 at least.

have had bad experiences with these basses in terms of quality... strings roll off the fretboard, stripped truss rod, poor fretwork, buzzing, dead spots ... would rather just get a Squier honestly .. literally had to trash my MM P bass after the neck was terribly bowed, made 2 1/4 turns on the truss rod and it stripped out completely :-(

Is available in usa made?

ur voice is clear and loud but can barely hear the bass :(

What the hell does morris valerio know about bass guitars anyway 😂

What's so special about this?

I hate slap bass

they are ok for the money.they are very good for a beginning bass player.i dont agree with everyone who thinks these are better than american fenders.i wouldnt give up any of my fenders over a sire.i personally am not a fan of chinese basses.i dont care what kind of quality control etcim certainly tired of chinese evrything.american craftsmenship is superior to china.i have over 12 american fenders and the marcus miller jazz bass japan and i did some changes on my japan miller and it blows my sire away.the purpose of the sire was affordable,sound quality and playability and looks for a good price.they accomplished that but better than american made fenders not a chance.

@hahabass

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@lennartdaniels8268

7 жыл бұрын

illuminated one i do. The finish and quality is better than fenders. Easyily

@bflo1000

7 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the Schecter Diamond J or P? They also have some nice features.

@davidcheon2582

7 жыл бұрын

lool get ur facts straight, designed in Korea, assembled in indonesia.

@handgunner1911

7 жыл бұрын

indonesia/asian i.lets get your facts straight.they will never be worth anything they are a beginner instrument and because marcus is behind it everyone thinks they are the bomb.ive been playing 30yrs and thats how i make my living i didnt knock the bass they are what they are.indonesia/china etc tecnically its a copy of a fender.i dont care if korea designed they put a ridiculous looking bridge on them, a preamp made with inexspensive parts and reshaped a headstock so fender wouldnt take them to court.