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[bassamico]

With the Marcus Miller fretless bass models such as the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], how similar tonally are they to a Fender J-Bass? I notice that there are standard and vintage alternatives, perhaps one of these is more Fender like?

I also wonder how much fingerboard wood choice makes to tone on a fretless, likely that rosewood is the best choice for the warm tone, though I really like the look of the blonde bass with maple in the example link.

 

[Snibborwocky]

Hello,


Can anyone tell me what is the string gauge on the Sire V7 by default? I think the strings are Elixir.

Thanks

Sire uses D'Addario XL (reg/light nickel wound I think) on their basses. I know both my 4 & 5 strings came with the D'Adarrio tag on one of the tuning pegs. I think the gauges are 45 - 105 for 4 strings, 45-135 for 5 strings.

 

[_sky_]

Sire uses D'Addario XL (reg/light nickle wound I think) on their basses. I know both my 4 & 5 strings came with the D'Adarrio tag on one of the tuning pegs. I think the gauges are 45 - 105 for 4 strings, 45-135 for 5 strings.

Thanks!

 

[GoneFission]

Thanks!

That is incorrect....They are D'Adarrio XL's but the gauges are 45,65,80,100 and 130B for the 5string

 

[_sky_]

That is incorrect....They are D'Adarrio XL's but the gauges are 45,65,80,100 and 130B for the 5string

Ok! Thanks. I think I´m gonna try the Dunlop Super Brights Nickel.

 

[J. Crawford]

I have Sadowsky rounds on mine and love them. This is coming from a flats fanboy.

 

[_sky_]

I have Sadowsky rounds on mine and love them. This is coming from a flats fanboy.

Never used ones. Are they durable?

 

[DerekW]

Never used ones. Are they durable?

They're flats. They'll last approximately 45 years.

 

[oren]

I don't know this for sure, but I would guess that with the glossy hard coating that comes on the fretless fingerboards, any tonal difference from the choice of fingerboard work would be non-existent or very small.

With the Marcus Miller fretless bass models such as the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], how similar tonally are they to a Fender J-Bass? I notice that there are standard and vintage alternatives, perhaps one of these is more Fender like?

I also wonder how much fingerboard wood choice makes to tone on a fretless, likely that rosewood is the best choice for the warm tone, though I really like the look of the blonde bass with maple in the example link.

 

[foolforthecity]

Just got back from Houston with a MM V7 5-string, white ash with maple neck. Paid $450 for it from a nice gentleman that identifies as a keys player that wanted to try his hand on bass but suddenly needed some cash. He ordered it in August and has only had it a few months. PG plastic still on. He didn't seem to know much about bass setup so he left it as is with exception of new chrome knobs.

Ran it through my strobe tuner and it was nuts on, no intonation adjustment necessary. String action set low, which is my preference, no changes needed there either. Earlier in the year I offloaded a beautiful Fender American Dimension V H as it just didn't feel good to my particular style, but not so with this beast. It makes me WANT to play it, can't ask for more than that!

 

[puff father]

View attachment 1019574 Just got back from Houston with a MM V7 5-string, white ash with maple neck. Paid $450 for it from a nice gentleman that identifies as a keys player that wanted to try his hand on bass but suddenly needed some cash. He ordered it in August and has only had it a few months. PG plastic still on. He didn't seem to know much about bass setup so he left it as is with exception of new chrome knobs.

Ran it through my strobe tuner and it was nuts on, no intonation adjustment necessary. String action set low, which is my preference, no changes needed there either. Earlier in the year I offloaded a beautiful Fender American Dimension V H as it just didn't feel good to my particular style, but not so with this beast. It makes me WANT to play it, can't ask for more than that!

Nice score. Jealous...

 

[LilRay]

Does anyone know if they can custom add gold hardware?

God bless, Ray

 

[LostInSauce]

Anyone is their Sire for rock/metal?

 

[Lo end PUNCH]

Rumors of a 6? Anyone know?

 

[bholder]

Does anyone know if they can custom add gold hardware?

God bless, Ray

They don't do that degree of custom work from what I understand. Not all that difficult to do yourself though.

 

[bholder]

Anyone is their Sire for rock/metal?

I would say the Sires can work for any style, but hey, I say that about most any basses. But the Sires are so flexible it's particularly true for them.

 

[gard0300]

Does anyone have an email address for Sire parts ?

 

[bholder]

Does anyone have an email address for Sire parts ?

They don't have a separate parts or service contact email that I know of, I'd just use the normal ones:
USA: [email protected] [Mickey CHO] 213-210-8976
Intl: [email protected] [David Yu]

(from their website Contact Us page)

 

[P7Michelle4st]

Hey all, just a quick shout out, The folks at Q-parts are super cool. I ordered some knobs but ended up not liking them, they let me exchange them for some abalone straplocks no problem. They even called me to make sure they had the order right before sending it. And they were totally cool and friendly about it.

 

[FunWithBass]

Just pulled the trigger on a new M7 5-string, alder, transparent blue (TBL). Now the wait begins ...