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Sire 2nd generation basses

safikex

safikex

Jan 16, 2011
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Riga, Latvia
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What are Your thoughts on this video guys? Any ''big'' changes, except visuals, You can think of? ( except price ) Shame that i bought Sire V3 of 1st generation couple of days ago... Anyway, my GAS still here, looking for a 5 string. Maybe 2nd gen. sire is going to be the one :)
 
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jlepre said:
I've owned several Sires, and currently own the P7 and VV7 in 5 string. I don't see any difference in what is being offered today from that video.
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Well, video doesnt show anything other than a ''teaser'...

LadyLoveStingRay5 said:
Ebony or maple fingerboard
9.5 radius
Satin finish neck
Upgraded pickups
Rolled fingerboard edges
Medium frets

Got this info from the Sire Club Thread.
https://www.talkbass.com/attachments/aca9d862-2466-4325-bef0-f33d1bc59d2b-jpeg.3177418/
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oh, didnt see that one! So there are slight changes after all... my guess was only couple of colours.
 
#9
Just picked up a Sire VV7 Generation 2 ash/maple 4 string. Weighs 8lb 13oz but some in the shop were heavier. Bought it mail order but got the shop to weigh it first. Very similar to Generation 1 but the neck feels smoother. The real difference is the sound. More clarity and zing. Bass seems deeper and more crisp. You don't realise the Gen 1 is a bit duller until you play the Gen 2 next to it. I love the Gen 1 but the 2 is definitely an improvement. Check out the Anthony Vitti YouTube comparison. He pretty much nails the differences on the video. Have not gigged it yet but will in a few weeks.
 
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Was hoping for more upper register access on the M series.

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Rib 13 said:
I'm not a single pickup P-bass guy but if Sire ever offered one with that PreAmp, I would be inclined to get one
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Wont the pre-amp on a P-bass make the precision pickup a little bit pointless..?
The P pickup gives ''tone'' that is memorable, and i cant even think how the pre-amp will change it...
Anyways, are there Precision pickups with similar pre-amps? Where you can tweak the lows, mids ang highs? Would like to listen to it...
 
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safikex said:
Wont the pre-amp on a P-bass make the precision pickup a little bit pointless..?
The P pickup gives ''tone'' that is memorable, and i cant even think how the pre-amp will change it...
Anyways, are there Precision pickups with similar pre-amps? Where you can tweak the lows, mids ang highs? Would like to listen to it...
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On the contrary, I think it can be beneficial: Having an onboard pallette like the Sire Pre to shape that tone (the biggest thing would be to add a Series/Parallel switch) can be beneficial in tweaking for the geometry of a particular stage....... A few probably exist but I cant think of any single pickup P bass like that off the top of my head - which is why I think it would be a good idea......
 
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Rib 13 said:
On the contrary, I think it can be beneficial: Having an onboard pallette like the Sire Pre to shape that tone (the biggest thing would be to add a Series/Parallel switch) can be beneficial in tweaking for the geometry of a particular stage....... A few probably exist but I cant think of any single pickup P bass like that off the top of my head - which is why I think it would be a good idea......
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Yeah, it would be awesome if someone will come up with that kind of idea.. Well, only if it will work properly :) I would definitely try one out out and might consider to buy one, since i am a fan of P bass sound
 

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