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[Jv-d]

Thanks! P7, 4 string? I was looking at the 5 string. But not sure my shoulder can hack that kind of weight. Maybe with some lighter tuners the neck wouldn't feel as heavy. The extra holes wouldn't bother me, especially if I didn't need to drill anymore, like with the hipshots.

would a wider strap help?

 

[Auer]

Anyone have experience with the M7 5-string Fretless?

Sire Marcus Miller M7 5-string Fretless Bass Guitar - Transparent Black

 

[LoveThatBass]

Put the Gotoh 528's on mine and goodbye neck dive. Extra holes do not bother me. Put hipshot on all my EB's and I think I like the Gotoh better.

I believe they are 26:1 Ratio Tuners!

 

[klattman]

View attachment 5068121 Does this count? (U5)

By the way. I put graphtech ratio tuners and some pressurewound strings and it doesn’t need any more mods. So far the string break angle at the bridge seems extreme but the pressurewounds seem to be ok with it. Don’t think flats will work without separating.

 

[3bc]

Played my first gig with a sire v7 vintage 2nd gen yesterday and it was a very nice experience. No issues with the bass, fun to play, sounded good. Left my lakland 44-94 on the stand for backup duties the whole show.

 

[PhinDog]

Can any V7 or V8 owners tell me if the P/Us are hum cancelling? I know the bridge P/U on the P7 or P8 is him canceling.

Loved the tone from the P7 I played at GC. But wonder if the V would be a bit brighter but really liked the bridge PU tone on the P7. Hoping for a similar tone from the V with him cancelling. Trying to decide between the two. I know…get both! Lol

Thanks!

 

[3bc]

Can any V7 or V8 owners tell me if the P/Us are hum cancelling? I know the bridge P/U on the P7 or P8 is him canceling.

Loved the tone from the P7 I played at GC. But wonder if the V would be a bit brighter but really liked the bridge PU tone on the P7. Hoping for a similar tone from the V with him cancelling. Trying to decide between the two. I know…get both! Lol

Thanks!

I don’t think they are, but in most instances it doesn’t matter.

If you run both pickups evenly you’ll eliminate nearly all hum. When running the preamp, you’ll eliminate any hum that might be left over. I always run my pickups up the middle. But I will play some active and passive and hear no hum.

 

[PhinDog]

I don’t think they are, but in most instances it doesn’t matter.

If you run both pickups evenly you’ll eliminate nearly all hum. When running the preamp, you’ll eliminate any hum that might be left over. I always run my pickups up the middle. But I will play some active and passive and hear no hum.

Thanks!

 

[Jv-d]

View attachment 5068121 Does this count? (U5)

That's purrrrrdy!

 

[Jv-d]

Played my first gig with a sire v7 vintage 2nd gen yesterday and it was a very nice experience. No issues with the bass, fun to play, sounded good. Left my lakland 44-94 on the stand for backup duties the whole show.

Your Sire is starting to pay for itself!!!

 

[ItsmeSantiago]

Gonna piggyback off 3bc’s post, but these Sire basses are more than just good bang for the buck, they’re actually incredibly solid workhorse gigging basses. I’ve had some high end stuff over the years and I don’t see a need to upgrade any component of my V5. I find myself picking it up more than my Fender at more than double the price. It’s cured my bass GAS.

 

[five7]

I agree, my P5 is getting all the play time.

 

[five7]

Does anyone have one of the V3P Passive 5-String models.

 

[kthoward]

New member & new bass player. Just bought my first "new" bass----Sire V7 2nd Gen. Great looking bass and, overall I'm very happy. With that said, I wanted input in whether blemishes in pictures attached should be expected on a new item? These aren't the biggest problems in the world...but strike me as odd on a new instrument. Thoughts?

 

[Rod Barchetta]

New member & new bass player. Just bought my first "new" bass----Sire V7 2nd Gen. Great looking bass and, overall I'm very happy. With that said, I wanted input in whether blemishes in pictures attached should be expected on a new item? These aren't the biggest problems in the world...but strike me as odd on a new instrument. Thoughts?

Write an email to Mariano at [email protected] and send him the photos. He may send you a new plate. Their customer service has been very good in my experience.

 

[kthoward]

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Write an email to Mariano at [email protected] and send him the photos. He may send you a new plate. Their customer service has been very good in my experience.

Thank you for the suggestion Rod.

 

[Auer]

New member & new bass player. Just bought my first "new" bass----Sire V7 2nd Gen. Great looking bass and, overall I'm very happy. With that said, I wanted input in whether blemishes in pictures attached should be expected on a new item? These aren't the biggest problems in the world...but strike me as odd on a new instrument. Thoughts?

Mine had 2 layers of plastic film on the pick guard, looked similar to yours until I peeled it off.

 

[peekypoo]

I've had issues with the pickups in my U5, (Mostly week output).
I've been playing this $50 marketplace find.
The E string is almost double the volume and thump.
It's just sitting in It's case now. Possibly going to flip it.

 

[Auer]

I contacted Sire about the M7 Fretless 5 string and was told "The current estimated time for completion is 4 to 5 months after you place the order."

I'm currently looking at Ibanez fretless fives as well, that's a bit of a wait.

 

[OldShark]

I contacted Sire about the M7 Fretless 5 string and was told "The current estimated time for completion is 4 to 5 months after you place the order."

I'm currently looking at Ibanez fretless fives as well, that's a bit of a wait.

Thomann has a M7 5 string FL in TBL available, just saying...

Edit: And then there's an Ash TBK model at Andertons:
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