After 45 years as a FOH sound engineer I hope for two things with bass guitars. #1 A very deep fat bass response especially in the 40 and 60Hz frequencies. #2 Uniformally equal decibel levels on every single notes on the neck. Too many times I have mixed inferior bass guitars that forced me to apply heavy compression and voicing with an EQ. The Sire delivers outstanding performance that rivals $5,000 cutom built basses I have mixed. Even the $400 Sire bass sounds incredible.
@@BassGearMagazine I forgot to metion the fact I'm a 70 year retired sound tech. I bought a new Sire S3 strat 6 months ago. I am astounded by the fact I could buy guitar for $400 that sounds this awesome.
They're nicely designed bass guitars with awesome tones , a lot of people complain about the design of the headstock but I personally don't have an issue with them they're fine to me
I bought the Sire S3. Before I bought it ordering it from Sweetwater i thought theheadstock looked oversized and gaudy. When it arrived The headstock did not look oversized. I am fine with it.
I have 4 Sire basses, P8,M2,U5 and a V5-24 and I have to say I really enjoy my V5-24 the most. something about the feel and balance of it. I personally like the passive basses more than my active basses, I think the simplicity of it and they have great sound without a pre-amp. when I'm feeling fatigued then I grab my U5 short scale. the Necks on Sire basses are fantastic, Sire make great instruments.
Hi johnsausage! Thank you for checking out the video! :) The Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups have two separate coils, one for each pair of strings (as you may know already) that allows them to be configured (like a split coil) as hum-cancelling. The Sire basses literature I have notes these signature formvar pickup sets are single coils, so no hum-cancelling. That said, whilst shooting and demonstrating the solo'd positions I didn't notice any undue noise. Hope this helps!! Cheers again! Dan.
Are these "fretless"? "Round" or "flat" strings? Yeah! I've always love bass, since my voice is too high to sing bass, I'll have to start PLAYING bass!!
After 45 years as a FOH sound engineer I hope for two things with bass guitars. #1 A very deep fat bass response especially in the 40 and 60Hz frequencies. #2 Uniformally equal decibel levels on every single notes on the neck. Too many times I have mixed inferior bass guitars that forced me to apply heavy compression and voicing with an EQ. The Sire delivers outstanding performance that rivals $5,000 cutom built basses I have mixed. Even the $400 Sire bass sounds incredible.
High praise from an experienced FOH engineer! Thanks for sharing!
@@BassGearMagazine I forgot to metion the fact I'm a 70 year retired sound tech. I bought a new Sire S3 strat 6 months ago. I am astounded by the fact I could buy guitar for $400 that sounds this awesome.
I like the way this guy reviews the bass. He doesn't waste your time and he tells and demonstrates every facet of the bass. 👍🏾
I think he's one of the best in the biz!
Amother great detailed Vid by Dan
For me, he's the best in the biz. I love working with him!
I've owned a V7 vintage ver. 1 for 5 years now, and it is my #1 gigging bass, but wow! That V7 sounds incredible. Time to save up.
They're nicely designed bass guitars with awesome tones , a lot of people complain about the design of the headstock but I personally don't have an issue with them they're fine to me
I bought the Sire S3. Before I bought it ordering it from Sweetwater i thought theheadstock looked oversized and gaudy. When it arrived The headstock did not look oversized. I am fine with it.
Love my V5-24 fret too!!
Outstanding Sir. Pure honest passion. I feel strongly that I can trust you. Im in Canada and wondering if I can buy both of these from you?
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Thanks for watching and most of all commenting!!!
I have 4 Sire basses, P8,M2,U5 and a V5-24 and I have to say I really enjoy my V5-24 the most. something about the feel and balance of it. I personally like the passive basses more than my active basses, I think the simplicity of it and they have great sound without a pre-amp. when I'm feeling fatigued then I grab my U5 short scale. the Necks on Sire basses are fantastic, Sire make great instruments.
Very well explained,You have a new subscriber.....I am starting bass lessons!!!!👍
Glad you're joining us!!!
Sounds very nice
Superb presentation! The V7, is that the "Swamp ash" body version?
Are the pickups humcancelling when used separately (just like for example DiMarzio ultra jazz pickups)?
Hi johnsausage! Thank you for checking out the video! :) The Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups have two separate coils, one for each pair of strings (as you may know already) that allows them to be configured (like a split coil) as hum-cancelling. The Sire basses literature I have notes these signature formvar pickup sets are single coils, so no hum-cancelling. That said, whilst shooting and demonstrating the solo'd positions I didn't notice any undue noise. Hope this helps!! Cheers again! Dan.
@@DanVeallBassist Thanks a lot!
@@johnsausage Any time!! :)
Got a v7 first edition. Very happy soundwise impecable. I do not notice any humming with PUs soloed - neither active nor passive. Cheers
Great Sir
Still awesome!!!
Interesting. When the bass was on its back there were five holes for the bridge but it’s a four-string.
Apparently this is Jim Bryan’s bass of choice
...what a pity that does not exist a V5 with the same color/finish patterns of the V7 (fretboard non roasted etc)...
Are these "fretless"? "Round" or "flat" strings? Yeah! I've always love bass, since my voice is too high to sing bass, I'll have to start PLAYING bass!!
The MOST polite ‘Rock’ I have ever heard!😂😂😂
They both have great lower tones
Does the sticker come off?
Ha ha ha! Yes, as does the protective film on the pick guard, but I left them on as the basses are on loan and need to go back to a shop! :)
The v7 is beautiful but that glossy neck has to go.
Funny 2x speed on this video sounds normal
You can buy a fender jazz bass twice the price and not get this much bass.