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Sire Bass Club!

What color/wood combination do you own?

  • Bright Metallic Red/ Ash

    Votes: 17 1.6%

  • Bright Metallic Red/ Alder

    Votes: 33 3.2%

  • Natural/ Ash

    Votes: 173 16.7%

  • Sunburst/ Ash

    Votes: 104 10.0%

  • Sunburst/ Alder

    Votes: 165 15.9%

  • White/ Ash

    Votes: 86 8.3%

  • White/ Alder

    Votes: 122 11.7%

  • Black/ Alder

    Votes: 104 10.0%

  • M3

    Votes: 28 2.7%

  • M7

    Votes: 85 8.2%

  • I'm a heretic - I don't own one yet, but I'll see the light soon enough!

    Votes: 243 23.4%
  • Total voters
    1,039
  • Poll closed .
#901
I have a couple of questions for the "collective y'all". They're probably more appropriate for the Technique section, but it specifically involves a possible Sire purchase in the future I'll keep it here, if you don't mind.

I tried my hand at a five-stringer (Squier Deluxe Active Jazz V) a few years ago, but try as I might, I couldn't get the hang of it. It happens…such is life. Years later, one important factor I've discovered about my ergonomic preferences is the fretboard radius. I can handle a vintage-style board far better than the much-flatter Squier Deluxe and it's 7.25" radius is one of the big things attracting me to the V7. With that in mind, here's my questions;
  • Has anyone who previously had a block, ergonomic or otherwise, regarding fivers been able to overcome it on a Sire V7?
  • I'm also considering getting a single DR Black Beauty B-string to act as a visual aid until my muscle-memory helps me adapt to the extra string. Has anyone ever try this little trick? If so, how did it work out?
 
#904
Malak the Mad said:
I have a couple of questions for the "collective y'all". They're probably more appropriate for the Technique section, but it specifically involves a possible Sire purchase in the future I'll keep it here, if you don't mind.

I tried my hand at a five-stringer (Squier Deluxe Active Jazz V) a few years ago, but try as I might, I couldn't get the hang of it. It happens…such is life. Years later, one important factor I've discovered about my ergonomic preferences is the fretboard radius. I can handle a vintage-style board far better than the much-flatter Squier Deluxe and it's 7.25" radius is one of the big things attracting me to the V7. With that in mind, here's my questions;
  • Has anyone who previously had a block, ergonomic or otherwise, regarding fivers been able to overcome it on a Sire V7?
  • I'm also considering getting a single DR Black Beauty B-string to act as a visual aid until my muscle-memory helps me adapt to the extra string. Has anyone ever try this little trick? If so, how did it work out?
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I did not have a block, but you should be aware that the string spacing on a Sire V7 5 string is closer than on a Squier deluxe 5 (which I also have) and that adds to making getting around on the Sire easier also.
 
#905
dabbler said:
I did not have a block, but you should be aware that the string spacing on a Sire V7 5 string is closer than on a Squier deluxe 5 (which I also have) and that adds to making getting around on the Sire easier also.
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Yeah, I remember that. Just a dot over two inches…wide and flat enough to land commercial aircraft on!
 
#906
Dr. Cheese said:
I understand why the V7 is marketed as bass for beginners, but it is really a pro bass for a working bassist of modest means. A lot of people have had their disposable income drop since the Great Recession. I know I cannot do things I used to do. Sire offers true quality at a great price, and it is clear that the market for this bass is huge.
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I was so close to getting one, I sold my SR5 over the weekend, was enough cash to get a V7 and have money left over, but now has to go to fix a rear main seal in my truck, an $80.00 part and $1100.00 labor, and no I'm not a mechanic. ARRGGHHH !!! Jim
 
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#910
Pedro Pereira said:
Hello. I have been searching for possible flaws, and i am a bit worried because it is obvious that with such a demand Sire guys feel tempted to cut corners... I have one ordered and is set to be delivered after 10/2, so i am afraid it wont't come so perfect than the first series... what you think? Peolple hwo got recent deliveries have anything to say? (sorry for my english... i'm from Portugal)
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Dude im in the exact same boat and mines literally just ordered. I would love to know how many thomann have on back order right now :-)
 
#920
So after a few months with my V7 and since i have a little down time I've taken it to my favorite repair shop and have some work done.

Specifically a full set-up, fret level and lower the nut slots a bit. I've been doing adjustments and different string types and guages but still couldn't get it to where I like it. Not that it wasn't good as is, but this work will make a world of difference in playability, and the tech was excited to see a Sire first hand and liked what he saw.

I'll share the results when I get my bass back... missing it already :nailbiting:
 
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