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[jlepre]

I suppose it's possible, but I would expect not, as it is an "upgrade" feature that urges the buyer toward the higher-grade instrument.

You missed my point. I will pay more for a P10.

 

[mickebas]

I think because there's probably just as many if not more P-bass players that presenting a P model, wider at the nut and maybe with a solid passiv set up, only one split P-bass pickup and then this roasting and somewhat chunkier neck profile must be an option they're thinking of.

 

[joemer]

Hi guys, I'm expecting my new P7 to arrive next Wednesday. Question about Hipshot bass extenders. Does any know if they make a direct replacement for the Sire tuning machines(no drilling)?

 

[mexicant]

Hi guys, I'm expecting my new P7 to arrive next Wednesday. Question about Hipshot bass extenders. Does any know if they make a direct replacement for the Sire tuning machines(no drilling)?

They do not.

 

[joemer]

They do not.

Thanks for the information

 

[HeyyyyyJoe]

Does anyone know if the Aguilar AG 5PJ-HC pickup would fit in the P7 5 string?

 

[oren]

Victor Wooten rocking a V7, playing Rocco style!

 

[twc1313]

In my quest to have a V10 neck on a V7 body I emailed Sire. I asked them three questions:

1. Can you do a custom order for a V7 with the V10 pickups and neck?
2. Will you be releasing the V10 in different finishes or a traditional body?
3. Can you just sell me a v10 neck?

Their answers:

1. No
2. IDK
3. No

Granted they were very friendly and gave very good explanations for their reasoning and even asked if my V7 needed any parts replaced or fixed. So while I'm bummed, they at least took some time and responded quickly and thoroughly. Just gonna have to wait to see what options they come out with in the future!

 

[dave_bass5]

I emailed them a while ago to ask if I could buy a gen2 neck, and got a very nice email from them, but the bottom line was no.

 

[eli]

Yeah, in all fairness, keeping costs down means keeping options and specials to an absolute minimum, and selling parts loose like this adds a level of complexity that would raise overall costs. And since we ALL love these prices...

 

[twc1313]

Yeah, in all fairness, keeping costs down means keeping options and specials to an absolute minimum, and selling parts loose like this adds a level of complexity that would raise overall costs. And since we ALL love these prices...

Agreed, I'll gladly forgo parts and custom orders for a ~$500 bass that is fantastic.

 

[mmbass21]

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about taking the plunge into a Sire. I'm very torn between 2nd gen V7 or V9. From reading specs and this thread it looks like the only difference is the top and controls layout.

I'm looking at the alder version and want to know if anyone out there knows which one is lighter? I'm sure there are subtle tonal differences with a maple top but if anyone has compared the 2 I'd be very interested in their opinion.

 

[Erik Turkman]

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about taking the plunge into a Sire. I'm very torn between 2nd gen V7 or V9. From reading specs and this thread it looks like the only difference is the top and controls layout.

I'm looking at the alder version and want to know if anyone out there knows which one is lighter? I'm sure there are subtle tonal differences with a maple top but if anyone has compared the 2 I'd be very interested in their opinion.

I don't own either the V7 or V9, so take this with a chunk of salt. I've tried both side by side, and, at the time at least, I didn't see a huge difference in sound between the two.

I go for sound first, and based on my impressions, I would have probably saved some coin and gone with the V7 if I were looking for a jazz style bass. However, after also trying the V10 and the P7, I ended up with an alder five string P7. I'm continually amazed at what a good instrument it is.

I've tried the V7 regular and vintage, in ash and alder, the V9, V10, the Ms, and I kept coming back to the P7 as my preferred sound and feel. My local dealer moves a lot of Sires, ordering 150 at a time and selling maybe 3 per day, so they usually have a solid selection. I might still get a V7, especially a fretless one, but for me, the P7 just does it. Try one out before committing to a V of any kind.

 

[SunByrne]

My local dealer moves a lot of Sires, ordering 150 at a time and selling maybe 3 per day, so they usually have a solid selection.

Wow! That's impressive. I'm the DC area for work every once in a while--where is this place so I can stop by the next time that happens?

 

[mmbass21]

I don't own either the V7 or V9, so take this with a chunk of salt. I've tried both side by side, and, at the time at least, I didn't see a huge difference in sound between the two.

I go for sound first, and based on my impressions, I would have probably saved some coin and gone with the V7 if I were looking for a jazz style bass. However, after also trying the V10 and the P7, I ended up with an alder five string P7. I'm continually amazed at what a good instrument it is.

I've tried the V7 regular and vintage, in ash and alder, the V9, V10, the Ms, and I kept coming back to the P7 as my preferred sound and feel. My local dealer moves a lot of Sires, ordering 150 at a time and selling maybe 3 per day, so they usually have a solid selection. I might still get a V7, especially a fretless one, but for me, the P7 just does it. Try one out before committing to a V of any kind.

Thanks for that info. I will definitely try it out, there's a GC sort of close to me that has a P7 and V7 vintage but it'll be a hard comparison as I'm not real interested in the vintage. I think there's another GC north of me with a V7 too. I'm more in the market for a J bass, I have the P bass covered in my arsenal. I'd love a V10 but I'd really have to try that asymmetrical neck first before diving in at that price point. This is a bang for the buck type of purchase.

 

[Papuzzo]

I've tried the V7 regular and vintage, in ash and alder, the V9, V10, the Ms, and I kept coming back to the P7 as my preferred sound and feel. My local dealer moves a lot of Sires, ordering 150 at a time and selling maybe 3 per day, so they usually have a solid selection. I might still get a V7, especially a fretless one, but for me, the P7 just does it. Try one out before committing to a V of any kind.

+1. The P7 is very versatile. I have the P7, V7 and M2 in both 4 string and 5 string and play the P7s the most. When I really need the sound of a J-bass I grab the V7 or if I need a humbucker sound I grab an M2, but when I just want to play I grab a P7.

 

[TB24]

Victor Wooten rocking a V7, playing Rocco style!

Love this! So validates the Sire Bass, and Marcus Miller's vision that you don't need a $5000 bass to enjoy playing the bass. The love and passion is in the player. That's the sauce. Hours of practice on whatever gear yous to play!

 

[jlepre]

I don't own either the V7 or V9, so take this with a chunk of salt. I've tried both side by side, and, at the time at least, I didn't see a huge difference in sound between the two.

I go for sound first, and based on my impressions, I would have probably saved some coin and gone with the V7 if I were looking for a jazz style bass. However, after also trying the V10 and the P7, I ended up with an alder five string P7. I'm continually amazed at what a good instrument it is.

I've tried the V7 regular and vintage, in ash and alder, the V9, V10, the Ms, and I kept coming back to the P7 as my preferred sound and feel. My local dealer moves a lot of Sires, ordering 150 at a time and selling maybe 3 per day, so they usually have a solid selection. I might still get a V7, especially a fretless one, but for me, the P7 just does it. Try one out before committing to a V of any kind.

Is Chuck Levins your local dealer by chance?

 

[downunder]

Question about the M series:

so the V series is modeled after the jazz bass, the P series is modeled after the precision bass. Is the M-series modeled after a particular bass? I tried googling this and searching the TB forums and I can't find any info. I've always been a fender guy and I'm just not very knowledgeable about what else is out there.

 

[Bassesh]

Question about the M series:

so the V series is modeled after the jazz bass, the P series is modeled after the precision bass. Is the M-series modeled after a particular bass? I tried googling this and searching the TB forums and I can't find any info. I've always been a fender guy and I'm just not very knowledgeable about what else is out there.

IMO it's inspired by MTD.