Sire Bass Club!

[Rod Tension]

No, it's not a version number. Sire's naming scheme is simple:
The letter pretty much tells the body style, whereas the number tells the "range", with a higher number means something "more expensive" aka more / better features.
An added R means rosewood fretboard, an added P means passive (only if the base model is active).

D5: vintage Precision bass with single coil, passive
M2-7: "modern" body with humbuckers, all active
P5-10: Precision bass body, P5/P5R passive with P-style neck, P7-10dx all active with PJ pickups and J-style neck
U5: short neck PJ passive
V3-10: Jazz bass body and neck, V3P and V5/V5R passive, all other active

and if you add a couple of zeros to the number, thats your price range.

 

[LoveThatBass]

I just ordered this 2nd Generation Sire P7 from

Sweetwater. Due Saturday unless something comes up in shipping due to weather conditions.

 

[Glazenn]

This bass is really perfect. The sticker says it all.
I have the fretless version in black.
And now, they have made the battery door and the knobs right.

 

[Naigewron]

Is there a resource (either from Sire or otherwise) that summarizes the bass models. The different V series models are very confusing for someone just checking it out. On the site there is V3, V5, V7, V8, V10.. and various subtypes of those... Are those like software versions? V10 is the most recent update/newest version?

V3 is the cheapest, V10 is the most expensive.

 

[LoveThatBass]

V3 is the cheapest, V10 is the most expensive.

Adding to this V5's are passive and most of the others are Active/Passive

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Is there a resource (either from Sire or otherwise) that summarizes the bass models. The different V series models are very confusing for someone just checking it out. On the site there is V3, V5, V7, V8, V10.. and various subtypes of those... Are those like software versions? V10 is the most recent update/newest version?

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[LoveThatBass]

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I originally wanted the White P8 with beautiful Roasted maple neck but when this P7 Tobacco Burst became available for almost $300 less I couldn't pass it up. I have a Fender American Pro Jazz so didn't need another Jazz

 

[Rod Barchetta]

I originally wanted the White P8 with beautiful Roasted maple neck but when this P7 Tobacco Burst became available for almost $300 less I couldn't pass it up. I have a Fender American Pro Jazz so didn't need another Jazz

I have a swamp ash, gen 2, P7. It is awesome. The only thing I changed were the tuners to Hipshot Ultralites for improved balance. Now there is a Gotoh tuner that's lighter and requires no drilling.

Everything else about this bass is top notch. Tons of sound options and the J pickup is hum canceling. No noise. Awesome bass!

 

[LoveThatBass]

I have a swamp ash, gen 2, P7. It is awesome. The only thing I changed were the tuners to Hipshot Ultralites for improved balance. Now there is a Gotoh tuner that's lighter and requires no drilling.

Everything else about this bass is top notch. Tons of sound options and the J pickup is hum canceling. No noise. Awesome bass!

Do you have the Gotoh Model?

 

[Jv-d]

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Sweetwater. Due Saturday unless something comes up in shipping due to weather conditions.

Man, do they put nice finishes on their instruments!!!

 

[LoveThatBass]

I have a swamp ash, gen 2, P7. It is awesome. The only thing I changed were the tuners to Hipshot Ultralites for improved balance. Now there is a Gotoh tuner that's lighter and requires no drilling.

Everything else about this bass is top notch. Tons of sound options and the J pickup is hum canceling. No noise. Awesome bass!

Is this it?

The one issue I have with Hipshots on my Fenders is the sharp edge where the string comes out of the center of the peg to wrap around the peg. I broke some G strings using TI -Jazz flats before I put a bevel on the edge. I notice Gotoh already does this. Good for them

 

[jglunt]

Those tuners look great. I already have a set of the G&L ultralite tuners...sorta. Those are reversible, so I reversed two of them and put the set on my Jack Casady, which is a 2+2 head. They were originally on my Kiloton, but two of them had the paddles come loose and start buzzing. I called Memo, and he sent me a new set for free. I kept the old ones and repaired them with super glue, which is holding nicely. The only complaint I had about the Chinese ones on the Jack Casady is that they were heavier, and it had a slight bit of neck dive. The lighter weight G&L tuners took care of that. However, the G&L's aren't a perfect fit, as the shafts are slightly shorter than the originals. They do work OK, though. If I have tuner problems on the Squier, I'll take a few mesurements, and if the G&L's are a fit, that's probably the route I'll go. Tuners are so darned expensive. I just can't see me spending nearly 25% as much on a set of tuners as I did on the bass since I have the option available.

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Do you have the Gotoh Model?

Gotoh Res-O-Lite GB528

LowEndLobster turned me on to this upgrade.

 

[LoveThatBass]

Gotoh Res-O-Lite GB528

LowEndLobster turned me on to this upgrade.

Do they cover the top unused holes ?

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Do they cover the top unused holes ?

No, but they use the bottom two. You can reinstall the other screws, leave them empty, or fill them. Your choice.

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Even lighter than Hipshot Ultralites.

 

[LoveThatBass]

Even lighter than Hipshot Ultralites.

I just wonder why Hipshot and Gotoh seem to put out more Nickel instead of Chrome. I know it is not a big difference but when you have chrome bridge it is a little noticable.

 

[Basslie]

Brother,
Your jumping the shark!!
Get your new P8, and play the crap out of it, enjoy it... Learn how to deal with the nuances of that particular instrument...
Unless you have a world tour coming up, just play the darn thing... Don't worry about cap upgrades, just because others have done so!!

You're getting a good quality bass, as you said, a jump up in quality... be comfortable with your decision... savor it, delve deeply into it, learn it, gig with it -- gig with it -- gig with it...
Bet it does you right, as it comes out of the box, and you'll make some jingle with it --as is!!
I bet you'll find it to be great and love it, save your $$$$!!!

Thanks for the reply. I play diverse stuff…nothing pro or anything. Some stuff would be better with a P with flats…others a jazz with rounds. Some church stuff, some jam band stuff with some colleagues for some work party/events, and some jazz and bluegrass and covers here and there. Been playing about 15 years. Had a fender once, but always been playing active Ibanez. Just wanting to diversify my sound more. A Pj can do that, but unless there is a magic string set that can do it all, a Pj is still limited. I appreciate everyone's input…got kids and mortgage, so getting new instruments is a rare thing these days. Luckily the Misses gave me permission, lol.

 

[LowEndLobster]

GB528's installed on my P5 5 string! I recorded a video this time and looked at the weight and balance. Significant balance improvement and solid weight reduction (this bass is now weighting in at 8.7 lbs on my poopy scale!). Very happy with the results here. Video coming soon!

 

[gerrywarwick]

My Atelier Z M265 came with GB40 tuners. I changed to the GB528's and they are vastly better. Both lighter and smoother.
My Gen 1 V7 is still completely stock, but I can vouch for the GB528 tuners.