Sire V7 - are they really THAT good?

[Hounddog409]

Suit yourself but two new CTS pots, a capacitor, some wires, and a Switchcraft jack wouldn’t have cost you much.

Yra

Suit yourself but two new CTS pots, a capacitor, some wires, and a Switchcraft jack wouldn’t have cost you much.

3 pots....not that it matters.

Spending that much $$ on anything, only to have to spend more time and money after 2-3 months, does not earn repeat business.

Gotta do much better than that to earn me as a customer.

 

[pepj]

V7 vintage, good value, imv.

The tin is poor, but you can say that of other makes down to a certain price point. Pre and pickups are good as is the general build.
Makes me work harder as not a slick bass, but then I like that side of it.

The only things I don't like are 20 frets and I'd prefer a slotted bridge for string changes. Can't do anything about the former but it will not be too long until a better drop in bridge is on the market.

Very usable for the money.

 

[lowdownfender]

Hi,

So I'm sure most us bass players have come across thread posts stating how the Marcus Miller Sire range are built/sound/play like something 3 times their price point. Forgive me for doubting just about every Sire owner, but are they really THAT good? Do they really stand up to the American built Fender basses? If not, can anyone pin point where exactly in the scale of things these V7's fit in comparison to other jazz basses?

I am only posting as I don't live anywhere near a guitar shop and can't get my hands on these basses unless I make a purchase.

Thanks

They are that good. The only thing I don`t like is, it is hard to find parts for.

 

[Drapersa]

Hi,

So I'm sure most us bass players have come across thread posts stating how the Marcus Miller Sire range are built/sound/play like something 3 times their price point. Forgive me for doubting just about every Sire owner, but are they really THAT good? Do they really stand up to the American built Fender basses? If not, can anyone pin point where exactly in the scale of things these V7's fit in comparison to other jazz basses?

I am only posting as I don't live anywhere near a guitar shop and can't get my hands on these basses unless I make a purchase.

Thanks

Yes they really are that good. I’ve had three Sires. V7, P5, and my new M5. All three are better than my MIA Fender Precision. And better than my Lakland 44-02 that I paid over twice the price for. Unbelievable fit and finish. Necks are killer. Great electronics. They are the best bass out there per dollar spent by far. And not just good for the money. Good period at any price.