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[Charlinho14]

I don't know either — but we also not sure whether the active/passive "switchability" is replaced by a push/pull pot or fully missing... At least there have been contrary statements.

It's push pull

 

[OldShark]

It's push pull

You had asked Sire, right? I'm still wondering why that feature is not mentioned on their website nor by distributors — and if there might be other "hidden" features like another push/pull knob to toggle between pickup wiring, comparable to the M5/M7 or the new F10...

 

[Andyman001]

Any interest in this here charmer? 2nd gen Alder. Knobs have been changed to black aluminum flatheads, all else stock. Even has the coveted M7 gig bag!

I searched and waited for this bass for SO long and was overjoyed when I finally got it, but despite numerous attempts (I REALLY wanted to love it) I simply have not bonded with it.

Hoping I don't regret this...

DM me and we'll talk. Mods, please dump this post if it breaks any rules.

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Ohhhhhh Myyyy

 

[Bob Coldwell]

You had asked Sire, right? I'm still wondering why that feature is not mentioned on their website nor by distributors — and if there might be other "hidden" features like another push/pull knob to toggle between pickup wiring, comparable to the M5/M7 or the new F10...

You're right. As far as I can see, active/ passive switchability isn't listed anywhere. Also, apparently there's no mid sweep on this model. Perhaps they skipped those features to closely mimic the EBMM.

 

[Bob Coldwell]

Any interest in this here charmer? 2nd gen Alder. Knobs have been changed to black aluminum flatheads, all else stock. Even has the coveted M7 gig bag!

I searched and waited for this bass for SO long and was overjoyed when I finally got it, but despite numerous attempts (I REALLY wanted to love it) I simply have not bonded with it.

Hoping I don't regret this...

DM me and we'll talk. Mods, please dump this post if it breaks any rules.

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I'm a lefty, so ... sorry. No sale here. But I've been seriously considering an M5 for the longest time.

I totally get the "not bonding" thing, but is there something in particular that you dislike about that bass?

 

[Bob Coldwell]

It's push pull

I have seen that specifically listed, but Sire's copy does say "volume/tone",so it makes sense that it might have a push/ pull concentric pot.

 

[OldShark]

I have seen that specifically listed, but Sire's copy does say "volume/tone",so it makes sense that it might have a push/ pull concentric pot.

At least on the Z3, the push/pull active/passive feature seems integrated in the bottom-most control aka the bass control, see here:

 

[Bob Coldwell]

At least on the Z3, the push/pull active/passive feature seems integrated in the bottom-most control aka the bass control, see here:

Oops. I meant to say "HAVEN'T seen that ...".

Anyway, good to know.

 

[eli]

I'm a lefty, so ... sorry. No sale here. But I've been seriously considering an M5 for the longest time.

I totally get the "not bonding" thing, but is there something in particular that you dislike about that bass?

Nothing I can put my finger on... plays REAL nice, TONS of tonal options, but it doesn't seem to fit any of the bands I'm in. Honestly, I might be too old school. Had the same problem with the M2 I had and sold.

 

[lug]

At least on the Z3, the push/pull active/passive feature seems integrated in the bottom-most control aka the bass control, see here:

I wouldn't trust anything a guy who doesn't even know how to hold a bass right says.

 

[OldShark]

I wouldn't trust anything a guy who doesn't even know how to hold a bass right says.

Ah, if a lefty plays a right-handed bass, the order of controls does also turn from top to bottom?
Surely, he can play that way much, muchvbetter than I would do as "righty" on a lefty bass...

 

[ItsmeSantiago]

Just got word from Sweetwater on the ETA of my Z3...late August. It'll be a nice birthday present for me I suppose.

 

[kojdogg]

Got a Sire U5 Fretless in natural finish from Thomann last week and I love it! Even came with flats on it.

 

[TheBass]

Somebody already got the Z7, preferably a 5er in hands ?

 

[SunByrne]

Somebody already got the Z7, preferably a 5er in hands ?

Seems unlikely since they aren't supposed to start shipping until this summer.

 

[TheBass]

Seems unlikely since they aren't supposed to start shipping until this summer.

I thought of people who might be "closer" to Sire then us plain bassists.

 

[OldShark]

I thought of people who might be "closer" to Sire then us plain bassists.

... or someone who grabbed one of the NAMM 2024 instruments...?

In my limited understanding, the "Mad Scientist" from the video cited in posting #20348 seems to own one.

 

[dabbler]

Nothing I can put my finger on... plays REAL nice, TONS of tonal options, but it doesn't seem to fit any of the bands I'm in. Honestly, I might be too old school. Had the same problem with the M2 I had and sold.

So, an I interpreting correctly that it's simply the aesthetics you aren't bonding with?

 

[eli]

So, an I interpreting correctly that it's simply the aesthetics you aren't bonding with?

LOVE the aesthetics! I have a new band or two now that I could try it in. Just hasn't lit me up playing with any of the bands I had before. Might try one or two more tricks with it... seems to have SO much potential.

 

[OldShark]

Hm, something to speculate: Sire's website has removed pictures of the 4 string Z3/Z7 models, whereas the 5 string models are displayed as before:

Marcus Miller Z3