NBD Sire V10

[Starrchild]

I dig everything about this bass. The neck is very comfortable and almost plays itself. And I’m able to get a wide range of tones from the preamp due to its versatility. And she's a looker.

 

[nonohmic]

A lot going on there. Glad you like it.

 

[P. Aaron]

The choices to any level of musician these days is just incredible. So many well made but affordable basses.
That bass looks good. Congrats.

 

[One Way]

Looks great! My Sire bass played great!

 

[Starrchild]

Looks great! My Sire bass played great!

Thank you. Which Sire do you play?

 

[One Way]

Thank you. Which Sire do you play?

I has a 1st generation V7, ash body with maple fretboard. It was awesome! It played well, had great tone, and I loved the preamp.
I liked it so much I had the fretboard Plek process done to make it even better because it was a keeper. Mission successful!

Then, in the interest of improving it even more, I bought and installed an upgraded bridge and an upgraded preamp as both were highly recommended. Unfortunately the string contact point of the new barrel style saddles was further back than the contact point of the stock saddles and I could no longer that the G string to intonate properly. Plus the highly regarded preamp I installed never sounded as good as the stock Sire preamp. (In my opinion and personal experience, I respect the right of others to have their own opinion)

Lesson learned, although I was very successful upgrading my Fender MIM P bass with a Lindy Fralin pickup and CTS pots, I learned my lesson with the Sire V7: when it’s really that good right from the factory, leave it as the designer intended. I miss my Sire V7 and may get another some day. Right now I’m keeping my basses to the ones I currently own.

Play yours well and at least consider my experience above if the bug to “upgrade” yours strikes you

 

[Brandon Shea]

Sweet bass! Almost wish it didn’t have a pickguard at all because the top looks so cool. That’s a cool finish for sure.

 

[telejojo5]

Love that finish.I would like to have it in a 4 string.......................................................

 

[aarono2690]

Mucho beautiful. Post some audio clips or videos if you have time.

 

[Starrchild]

I has a 1st generation V7, ash body with maple fretboard. It was awesome! It played well, had great tone, and I loved the preamp.
I liked it so much I had the fretboard Plek process done to make it even better because it was a keeper. Mission successful!

Then, in the interest of improving it even more, I bought and installed an upgraded bridge and an upgraded preamp as both were highly recommended. Unfortunately the string contact point of the new barrel style saddles was further back than the contact point of the stock saddles and I could no longer that the G string to intonate properly. Plus the highly regarded preamp I installed never sounded as good as the stock Sire preamp. (In my opinion and personal experience, I respect the right of others to have their own opinion)

Lesson learned, although I was very successful upgrading my Fender MIM P bass with a Lindy Fralin pickup and CTS pots, I learned my lesson with the Sire V7: when it’s really that good right from the factory, leave it as the designer intended. I miss my Sire V7 and may get another some day. Right now I’m keeping my basses to the ones I currently own.

Play yours well and at least consider my experience above if the bug to “upgrade” yours strikes you

Duly noted

I has a 1st generation V7, ash body with maple fretboard. It was awesome! It played well, had great tone, and I loved the preamp.
I liked it so much I had the fretboard Plek process done to make it even better because it was a keeper. Mission successful!

Then, in the interest of improving it even more, I bought and installed an upgraded bridge and an upgraded preamp as both were highly recommended. Unfortunately the string contact point of the new barrel style saddles was further back than the contact point of the stock saddles and I could no longer that the G string to intonate properly. Plus the highly regarded preamp I installed never sounded as good as the stock Sire preamp. (In my opinion and personal experience, I respect the right of others to have their own opinion)

Lesson learned, although I was very successful upgrading my Fender MIM P bass with a Lindy Fralin pickup and CTS pots, I learned my lesson with the Sire V7: when it’s really that good right from the factory, leave it as the designer intended. I miss my Sire V7 and may get another some day. Right now I’m keeping my basses to the ones I currently own.

Play yours well and at least consider my experience above if the bug to “upgrade” yours strikes you

Duly noted

 

[Starrchild]

Sweet bass! Almost wish it didn’t have a pickguard at all because the top looks so cool. That’s a cool finish for sure.

Thank you. Yeah..I may take it off

 

[aarono2690]

I forgot to ask - do you have a weight?

 

[Starrchild]

I forgot to ask - do you have a weight?

10 pounds

 

[five7]

Top of the line. Very good looking!

 

[Starrchild]

Top of the line. Very good looking!

Thank you