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I go through the bridge for the E string on the V7 since it was the only way to get proper intonation due to bridge design. The rest of the string intonate fine through the body. I don't notice any difference in tone between the strings using either method.
Is Sire using northern ash on those basses, not swamp ash? That is really heavier than the alder basses.
You can embed the for sale link in your sig.
May come from "north" of the water-line on a swamp-ash tree trunk....might as well be northern ash....I'm afraid to weigh my V7 5. It's heavy & my lower back & neck's full of rods & screws & bone fusions! The one negative that a comfy strap is helping make up for.
Yeah, northern Ash is what I´m been thinking too regarding the weight of the ash basses. My 5-string is about 10.4. Real swamp ash is usually lighter than alder. I had a Lull fiver and an Fbass BN5 both with swamp ash bodies weighing in at around 9. My Alleva 5-string LG (alder body) is around 9.2.
A minor point also is that on the WB the grain of the ash is hardly visable.
A minor point also is that on the WB the grain of the ash is hardly visable.
Finally got my White Blonde V7 booked in for a set up with a local guitar tech tomorrow. I've played around with different string makes and gauges (expensive!) but have settled on Dunlop Super Bright 45-105. I absolutely love the tone of this bass but just couldn't set the action low enough without some fret buzz (particularly on the A String). Hopefully, once she's back that will all be resolved.
That said, I have gigged this bass a few times and love the flexibility of the pre-amp particularly as I play in a covers band. Sounds awesome with a bit of distortion when playing Hysteria by Muse!
That said, I have gigged this bass a few times and love the flexibility of the pre-amp particularly as I play in a covers band. Sounds awesome with a bit of distortion when playing Hysteria by Muse!
I had access to a fairly decent scale this weekend. My 4-string alder/rosewood model weighed in at just over 9.5 lbs. Not light but not too bad.
I'm still trying to find the right strings for my taste, which is more of a vintage, strong fundamental, sound. The stock strings came off quickly and were replaced by a lightly used set of GHS Pressurewounds. After they settled in a bit I liked the tone but I prefer a more flexible string. A few days ago I put on a set of Dunlop Nickel Super Brights 45-105. Strung them thru body and intonation is spot on without any changes. They are more flexible but they have way too much high mid content for my tastes. I'm sure I'll leave them on for a while in the hope that they'll settle down. Not sure if they will settle enough though.
Tried DR High Beams or Fat Beams? I loved those strings on my Fender MM Jazz bass. I haven't changed out the stock strings on my Sires though so I can't say specifically form experience on a Sire.
Also, Marcus has a new Dunlop string that I have not tired but I'd bet would work well on a Sire:
Also, Marcus has a new Dunlop string that I have not tired but I'd bet would work well on a Sire:
No, I read a lot about them on the string forum but I've resisted due to, apparently continuing, issues with string breakage.
The only flats I've tried -on a different bass - were a set of Chromes which were waaay too stiff for me. They are 105s I think. I do have a set of Sadowsky Black Label flats in a light gauge (40-100?) which I was thinking about using on a P project that's been on hold. I'm a bit concerned about the stiffness factor even though they are light gauge. I really want to give the Super Brights a chance, since I've read such great reviews of them, so I'll probably try to be patient with them. Playing along with CDs this weekend and they were pretty lost in the mix despite all the EQ options of the Sire. The only thing that helped was using a foam mute. I'll try to leave them on for a month or so in the hope that they'll come around.
I also have a spare set of LaBella Copper Tapes, which I love on my Hohner P. I have various brands of tapes on several basses, especially fretlesses, and love them. So I may end up with them but I'm trying to find a metal (non-tapewound) string that I like. I do have a set of DR Sunbeams on my Ibanez Talman and I like their feel and tone so that's another possibility. I've never tried Fat Beams.
That's pretty light for an Fbass, my swamp ash/maple BN5 is right at 10.2 lbs. My alder/rw V75 is a tad lighter right at 10lbs. Jim
Just copy and past the url. It'll show the thread title..
Just like this:
For Sale - Sire Marcus Miller V7
Why are you selling, btw?
Just like this:
For Sale - Sire Marcus Miller V7
Why are you selling, btw?
My BN5 ash/maple is 9# 13oz as I recall. My nephew's is 10# 11oz. George @ Fbass likes to aim for 10#.
I haven't had a chance to accurately weigh the V7 5 string but I think it's closer to 11#. The v7 fretless maybe 9#. Just guessing though. I have issues but they have nothing to do with my back, so a wide strap is all I need to be a happy bass player with the 5 str. The fretless feels light as a feather.
I like the MM Signatures on mine....if you like the bright, Marcus tone, go for it!Tried DR High Beams or Fat Beams? I loved those strings on my Fender MM Jazz bass. I haven't changed out the stock strings on my Sires though so I can't say specifically form experience on a Sire.
Also, Marcus has a new Dunlop string that I have not tired but I'd bet would work well on a Sire:
Tried DR High Beams or Fat Beams? I loved those strings on my Fender MM Jazz bass. I haven't changed out the stock strings on my Sires though so I can't say specifically form experience on a Sire.
Also, Marcus has a new Dunlop string that I have not tired but I'd bet would work well on a Sire:
Those are good as I was using them on my Sire. I switched them out for Dunlop Super Bright Nickles. I tend to like them more. They are completely different strings where the MMs are darker to my ear.
