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Sire V7: It has grown on me!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Dr. Cheese, Jul 6, 2019.

  1. Jul 6, 2019 #1
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
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    I got my First Generation V7 in a trade around November last year with Stingray69. I let go of my Ibanez TMB605, a very nice bass, but I was happy to get my hands on a decent active Jazz at a low cost. I always liked the bass, but I am prejudiced against complicated preamps, and I figured I needed a better bass like with a two band preamp. I got a SB5000, and it is a great bass, but my Sire has just grown on me. I got used to the preamp, and although the neck is chunky, it is comfortable in a Stingray 5 sort of way. To be honest, if I only had my Sire V7 and my Pedulla, I would be happy. I know I am always posting and lusting over expensive basses, but I had a great time this evening practicing minor scales and classic Stevie Wonder (off topic, I heard on Sirius radio that Mr. Wonder is on dialysis.:cool:) I was playing my Sire with rounds and my Peavey Fury with Cobalt Flats, having a Ball! Both of those basses play and sound perfect!:bassist:
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2019 #2
    wizard65

    wizard65

    Sep 1, 2014
    Some basses are a slow burn.
    I brought home a Stingray about a year ago and really had trouble gelling with it.
    But it’s slowly worked it’s way past my Fender Precision and Jazz and is now in a heated and sometimes spiteful battle with my Spector Legend Classic for favourite status.
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2019 #3
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    I have a 1st gen V3. It’s a good bass. It will never be my number 1, but it’s a good backup bass or bass to use when I don’t want to take my more expensive bass .I don’t anticipate ever letting it go.
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2019 #4
    One Way

    One Way

    Mar 6, 2018
    Sandy Springs, GA
    I have a 1st gen V7 and each time i play it I’m thankful that I took the chance and ordered it online; I plan on it being a keeper.
     
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  5. Jul 6, 2019 #5
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    Slow burn is a great way to put it. I imagined this bass as a placeholder, but the playability and the great tones have made it a favored instrument. I see why there are people who use the bass as a main gigging instrument:
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2019 #6
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis






    Here are some clips of me in my Sire V7 playing different styles.
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2019 #7
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    That old devil midrange was messing with me at church today. It took about four songs before I could get the boominess out of my tone. Once I got the midrange dialed in, my V7 sounded fine, but situations like today are why variable midrange controls can be such a love/hate thing for me.
     
  8. Mar 9, 2020 #8
    Longdivsion

    Longdivsion

    Mar 8, 2020
    Killumbus Ohio
    It’s taken me a minute to warm up to it, but I’m super happy with mine. I was a passive Fender P guy forever. I’m still dialing in the pre, but the build quality is super nice for the price point. I did have to replace those Blade Runner knobs, but that’s just a taste thing. I ended up putting DR SS Highbeams on it. It’s a great halfway point between fingers and pick playing.