I'm finding the same with my M7 5 - hangs about the same as my M3 4, which I frequently refer to as my "little sports car" bass. The M7 is a whole lot more bass on the same little sports car frame.
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Yeah it's crazy! It's so comfortable to play too.I'm finding the same with my M7 5 - hangs about the same as my M3 4, which I frequently refer to as my "little sports car" bass. The M7 is a whole lot more bass on the same little sports car frame.
As an aside, I am mildly surprised that only 2 people have ordered the metallic red with ash body per the poll.
I understand why-- get the same finish in alder for $90 less-- but I am a little surprised there aren't a few more tone-wood fanatics interested in red finish.
I am kind leaning toward the red in either wood, or the black/alder, if I decide to get a VV7.
I understand why-- get the same finish in alder for $90 less-- but I am a little surprised there aren't a few more tone-wood fanatics interested in red finish.
I am kind leaning toward the red in either wood, or the black/alder, if I decide to get a VV7.
Not helping my VV7 GAS.
This. Thanks a lot, lepre.
I wonder how a VV7 would sound and feel compared to a Fender MM jazz. I have one of those, which makes me wonder if it wouldn't be redundant. Still, something tells me it'd still have its own independent voice. I love maple boards.
If you're speaking of the MM5 jazz...there is no comparison. I returned my MM5 within 30 days as it was way too dark and the neck was very uncomfortable.This. Thanks a lot, lepre.
I wonder how a VV7 would sound and feel compared to a Fender MM jazz. I have one of those, which makes me wonder if it wouldn't be redundant. Still, something tells me it'd still have its own independent voice. I love maple boards.
Now if you're speaking of the MM 4 string...disregard everything I just said, but..
Trust me...get the VV7 5
My MM is a four-string. I do like it but think it could be a tiny bit brighter and shinier tone-wise... was thinking I might want to see what Marcus's current take on "his" thing is, with another four.
I ll keep it in mind re: VV7 five. I do have a V7 5-string that has a maple board, that I've seen MM play on you-tube vids... in your estimation, how different is a VV7 fiver from a V7 fiver with maple board?
The VV7 is punchier, but still has the ability to really thump. I mean it's very pronounced how articulate the VV7 can get. Plus mine was only 9.2 pounds.
Got a good deal on a V7 tonight. They are holding it for me... played it during lunch, didn't have time to wait and make the transaction.
I am pleasantly surprised!
I am pleasantly surprised!
Is it just me or are the M series basses the sleepers of the Sire line? It seems that the V7 is more talked about, but the Ms are amazing. I was skeptical at fist as the M7 was not like my usual basses that I've ever liked. I have only had it a week, but it is fast becoming my favorite, and I also own a V7 5 and VV7 5.
I always liked the M series... but I have a philosophy that I adhere to whenever possible.
Unless it's a known vendor (Fender, Roscoe, Fodera, Sadowsky, etc.) with a reputation for consistency, I won't buy a bass without playing it first.
Only reason I've held off on the Sire was because I haven't played one yet.
They are kind of flying under the radar; however they have only been out for 8 months so maybe it takes some time for word to get out. A lot of people that are potential Sire buyers already have a V7 so perhaps there are not enough of those folks able/willing investing in a 2nd Sire bass, or if so, are sticking with tried-and-true V7's (notwithstanding people like me and others who have bought a M7 after getting a V7).
It IS a lot different than what people who are attracted to V's might normally gravitate towards; as you've noted, it's different than what you'd have normally thought you liked. And, it is a rather un-Marcus kind of bass in style (although the quality is definitely Marcus-like). It's outside the mainstream of Fender style basses, which are everywhere and everyone understands... I don't really know of many "modern" basses that are emerging as a value star and selling tons of units like jazz-style and in particular V7's are.
So people may feel it's outside the comfort zone of a $750 purchase sight unseen, with so little known generally about them. A lot of people, I have noticed, may know about Sires but had no idea the M7 exists. Once you can inform them, they get interested. Happened last week on a "bass search" thread where the guy had a $900 budget and wanted modern/versatile. You have to have one in your hands to know how good it is; maybe soon the critical mass of M7 owners will be reached, a tipping point, and then the hype/pub will be more self-sustaining as more sales =more pub = more sales = more pub, like the V7 did.
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I think Sire is quickly becoming a known vendor, but I totally understand your philosophy. Fortunately you were able to find one locally.
Someone famous needs to play an M7 in a conspicuous way. Then it'll happen. Heck, if Marcus would sport one once in a while, it would help. Therein is the paradox-- he's just not into that kind of bass, but it bears his name, but people that are into Marcus are also probably not into that style of bass so his name doesn't help it as much.
I don't know if i would lump fender in with those other brands in terms of consistency, but YMMV.
Not intended to hijack the thread... while they may have a slightly different feel... the sound is always very close.
I´m a really happy sire V7 user and although I don´t feel the need to mod the bass, I was wondering what mods would you guys recommend.
I will have soon a BB-0356-010 gotoh bridge (amazing deal I got btw...18€) and I was planning in installing it in my squier fretless converted bass. Should this bridge go to the Sire instead?
What (future) mods do you guys recommend?
I will have soon a BB-0356-010 gotoh bridge (amazing deal I got btw...18€) and I was planning in installing it in my squier fretless converted bass. Should this bridge go to the Sire instead?
What (future) mods do you guys recommend?
I re-soldered the wired that went loose on my v7 and made me realize that there are two issues with the input jack that I never noticed. One of the screw holes is stripped, and there's nothing in the input jack cavity to keep the jack from rotating when a cord is plugged in. I don't have enough experience with this to keep it from breaking again.
