A friend of mine started playing these a couple yrs ago. At the same time he bought a Spector. He ended up selling the Spector 3 weeks later and bought a 5 string Sire. They're growing on me and I'm a lifelong Fender P bass player.
In all sincerity brother Bully I've learned so much watching your channel . Technique and what basses are the best for my purpose . This particular bass sounds incredible for slapping .
Great video Bully. I'm in my early 50's and just now taking on learning the bass and the 5-string banjo. (Last music I played was the alto sax in 6th grade!). I have a Squire Classic Vibe 60's Precision but looking at the Sire P8 as an upgrade. Great video and has me leaning toward the P8 even though not reviewed specifically. Thanks man! New subber here!
Bully ThaKidd. Hi Bro!! Nice video !! among my basses I have 2 ,, One V7 ash vintage 5 Stg and One V5 fretless Natural 5 stg. both are 2nd Gen ... and I am happy with them!!!! 😃
I grabbed a 4 string V7 (Alder/Rosewood) to fill a Jazz Bass shaped hole in my arsenal. Very happy with it, in both Passive and Active modes. For the P sound I have a Precision .. My main is a Modulus Q5 with EMGs
I want to say taht i just got a V3 Passive 4 RS in december and for such a low price it is so cool bass!!! Maybe the bridge I will change, the pickguard just for the fun and the tuners seems to have been worked on since I find them more reliable compared to the other SIre I've got..time will tell..but to me no problem..light, very good sound, versatile (low, high, vintage, modern) no problem of preamp, battery and too much harware.;it arrived tuned, one semi tone below, at home and I barely adjusted the trus rod...it 's one of my best investment in a bass in 20 years ( I had more expensive bass etc but I mean the ratio price/quality is excellent) the problem with Sire is the after sale service customers and find detailed pieces
I play rock music! So primarily fingers or a pick when I play. I got a first run of the 5 string J V7. Got it for $525 and it has been great. Electronics quickly crapped out, so I put in Vintage Fender Jazz pickups and dialed it down to three knobs, it has been an absolute workhorse. I totally agree a great Mod platform if that’s your bag. And for someone like me who’s super meat and potatoes it is possible to make it your own!
Sire basses are fine. Worth it. They aren't perfect but really useable and versatile. The specific - little harsh - Sire sound is good for many type of music... but not for all in all conditions. Price/ quality = really good.
I'm on the fence about ordering one. Any info about the neck profile? More p or jazz-like on these? Do they vary by model like other companies? The rolled fingerboard Sire advertises is what initially caught my eye. Sounds pretty good on this vid!!! But bully could make any bass sound good I'm convinced.
Sire basses are great working basses. I have the original m3, v7 fretless, vv7 and the 51 pbass . Ya quality control went down after the m3 when they blew up but still best bang for the buck out there.
I have 2 Sire and love htem..but NOI never bought them to slap!! I do slap witht hem, nut slap ain't my first thing at all and it didnt' come in mind to me when I bought the first..it is so versatile, I tried it, it was cool for everything, every style , every genre..and one year later bought another model, different (a passive one)..and they won't be alone eternally..Sire is my new favorite brand, even though I m still in love with the great old brands every body love and use (almost)..Im mostly a Jazz bass and Precision Bass guy and very less interested with other style ofbass exept for a few exceptions..and problems with basses aren't problems..you have to adapt, the perfect bass dosen't exist and it is so cool to be able toadapt and adjust..it makes you free...I love my style plug and play for more than 20 years...and ehance those bass is not going to hell...and to me , my 2ND gen preamp is very cool..the only thing I will change are the tuner..for the price I got two bass that I think are better than my fender mexico (I don't say american but mexico at least).taht said I love the Flea mexico 1964 style reissue roadwornand I will get it..and I don't care if it's not perfect..i have very good cheaper basses than Squier, good squier...but bad ones exist for sure...just don't buy just a brand or a nice looking instrument
Have you ever had trouble with the battery covers on the back ? Someone told me they break easy. I didn't realize the inside of the pods get dust in them . Cool presentation.
I am 6 basses down with Sire. V5, V5-5, D-5, M5, M5 FL and a P-10. Never been more happy with a brand as with Sire. Just waiting a Stingray copy and the circle is complete. If they came out with a P5 that had a MM humbucker in the bridge I would be in heaven. No more chasing dreams. One bass to rule them all.
just put a mm pickup in the p5 right under the p pickup! I’m about to get one of the new p5s with the rosewood fretboard and put a Nordstrand bigman pickup in it
I have a gen 1 v7 and gen 2 m7, I’m thinking about getting the v10dx and would like to know your opinion on the v10dx like is it enough upgrade to justify the price?
I have 1st gen 5 string Sire V7 ash maple sunburst. It gives a lot of tone shaping options. It weighs slightly under 5kg, but for 5 string jazz-ish bass it is acceptable. I really love the low B string on it. It has the best low B I have played by now. I would like to add another Sire bass to my arsenal. Should I go with new P5 for that vintage p bass goodness or for modernistic hi fi sounding bass like M5 or the flagship M7 ?
its a 3m wrap... Its solar so if i play outside when the sun goes down it glows blue. got the wrap off amazon and pickup a razor from walmart... just took my time with trimming it thats about it
Nice video, but I thought it said you were rating 4 Sire basses. ? Maybe 1 FrankenSire equals 4 basses. I can’t say I was overly impressed with the tone on that bass compared to a pure jazz or Sting Ray. I had a V7 Generation 1 #139 signed by Marcus Miller and an M5. I liked both of them very much. I sold the V7 in 2019 when I had surgery on my right elbow and wrist and didn’t know if I would ever play again. I traded the M5 on a Fender 75th Diamond Anniversary jazz. “Love it!” The M5 didn’t seem to fit in the mix as well as my Fender and Squier passive basses and though easy to play, just like ”felt” so different from the others. I also got tired of fiddling with the knobs and switches when I was getting what I wanted from the others with just a tone control. I’m adding a Sterling Ray 34 soon for slapping. I do like what Marcus and Sire are doing with the 2nd Generation.
Ordered my first bass (For Christmas) the M2 four string, Im a rabid Marcus Miller fan, My question is, how close to the Marcus sound can I get with the M2. Thank you.
Looks like a more stylish version of a classic Bass. Been a while Bully, hope you are doing well. Last I talked in your chats you were moving places. Also I will have my new (and first) Bass tommorow. It's a mid range Ibanez active getup. Hoping it's worth it
I would only entertain this bass If I swapped out preamp for sadowsky and the pick ups with Seymour Duncan. That's what I did with my fender deluxe. Best move I ever made.
I don't know, just because a Premier player endorses a product doesn't mean that it's what they say they are. I've been a p bass guy and I believe it it isn't broke, don't fix it
PJ basses sound ok with finger style but they don't sound good for slapping. Especially when the blend is set for 50/50. Nasal and thin, Quacky. I have a PJ where I just blend in the J pickup a tiny bit. It almost sounds like a straight P bass but it has a little extra zing and more definition than a regular P Bass.
A friend of mine started playing these a couple yrs ago. At the same time he bought a Spector. He ended up selling the Spector 3 weeks later and bought a 5 string Sire. They're growing on me and I'm a lifelong Fender P bass player.
In all sincerity brother Bully I've learned so much watching your channel . Technique and what basses are the best for my purpose . This particular bass sounds incredible for slapping .
Great video Bully. I'm in my early 50's and just now taking on learning the bass and the 5-string banjo. (Last music I played was the alto sax in 6th grade!). I have a Squire Classic Vibe 60's Precision but looking at the Sire P8 as an upgrade. Great video and has me leaning toward the P8 even though not reviewed specifically. Thanks man! New subber here!
That P7 is looking so beautiful with the vintage neck. I'm amazed.
Bully ThaKidd. Hi Bro!! Nice video !! among my basses I have 2 ,, One V7 ash vintage 5 Stg and One V5 fretless Natural 5 stg. both are 2nd Gen ... and I am happy with them!!!! 😃
Just got my first Sire a little over a month ago. A gorgeous M5 in trans blue. It's now my number 1 bass.
Congrats
M5 player also clear swamp ash-- beautiful bass... Love playing it!!
Replaced my Rics!!
Now I'm gassing for a new Sire 5. Sweet playing, my man.
Hey bully! Love these vids and your playing. So Thank you! Quick question. Where do you get the wraps you use for your pick guards?
I have a V7 and it’s incredible. It’s my main bass now and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
I grabbed a 4 string V7 (Alder/Rosewood) to fill a Jazz Bass shaped hole in my arsenal.
Very happy with it, in both Passive and Active modes.
For the P sound I have a Precision ..
My main is a Modulus Q5 with EMGs
I want to say taht i just got a V3 Passive 4 RS in december and for such a low price it is so cool bass!!! Maybe the bridge I will change, the pickguard just for the fun and the tuners seems to have been worked on since I find them more reliable compared to the other SIre I've got..time will tell..but to me no problem..light, very good sound, versatile (low, high, vintage, modern) no problem of preamp, battery and too much harware.;it arrived tuned, one semi tone below, at home and I barely adjusted the trus rod...it 's one of my best investment in a bass in 20 years ( I had more expensive bass etc but I mean the ratio price/quality is excellent) the problem with Sire is the after sale service customers and find detailed pieces
Thanks for this video! Just purchased a p7 5 string 2nd gen today! Your other video was also helpful !
I play rock music! So primarily fingers or a pick when I play. I got a first run of the 5 string J V7. Got it for $525 and it has been great. Electronics quickly crapped out, so I put in Vintage Fender Jazz pickups and dialed it down to three knobs, it has been an absolute workhorse. I totally agree a great Mod platform if that’s your bag. And for someone like me who’s super meat and potatoes it is possible to make it your own!
Sire basses are fine. Worth it. They aren't perfect but really useable and versatile. The specific - little harsh - Sire sound is good for many type of music... but not for all in all conditions. Price/ quality = really good.
I'm on the fence about ordering one. Any info about the neck profile? More p or jazz-like on these? Do they vary by model like other companies? The rolled fingerboard Sire advertises is what initially caught my eye. Sounds pretty good on this vid!!! But bully could make any bass sound good I'm convinced.
Sire basses are great working basses. I have the original m3, v7 fretless, vv7 and the 51 pbass . Ya quality control went down after the m3 when they blew up but still best bang for the buck out there.
love your technique and your tone!!
Just found your channel, great channel bro :)
Well, if you got 4 of them, that kind of answers that question. lol. Love your videos.My Sire P7 should be here tomorrow.
I have 2 Sire and love htem..but NOI never bought them to slap!! I do slap witht hem, nut slap ain't my first thing at all and it didnt' come in mind to me when I bought the first..it is so versatile, I tried it, it was cool for everything, every style , every genre..and one year later bought another model, different (a passive one)..and they won't be alone eternally..Sire is my new favorite brand, even though I m still in love with the great old brands every body love and use (almost)..Im mostly a Jazz bass and Precision Bass guy and very less interested with other style ofbass exept for a few exceptions..and problems with basses aren't problems..you have to adapt, the perfect bass dosen't exist and it is so cool to be able toadapt and adjust..it makes you free...I love my style plug and play for more than 20 years...and ehance those bass is not going to hell...and to me , my 2ND gen preamp is very cool..the only thing I will change are the tuner..for the price I got two bass that I think are better than my fender mexico (I don't say american but mexico at least).taht said I love the Flea mexico 1964 style reissue roadwornand I will get it..and I don't care if it's not perfect..i have very good cheaper basses than Squier, good squier...but bad ones exist for sure...just don't buy just a brand or a nice looking instrument
Have you ever had trouble with the battery covers on the back ? Someone told me they break easy. I didn't realize the inside of the pods get dust in them . Cool presentation.
Great stuff as always sir. 👍
I am 6 basses down with Sire. V5, V5-5, D-5, M5, M5 FL and a P-10. Never been more happy with a brand as with Sire. Just waiting a Stingray copy and the circle is complete. If they came out with a P5 that had a MM humbucker in the bridge I would be in heaven. No more chasing dreams. One bass to rule them all.
just put a mm pickup in the p5 right under the p pickup! I’m about to get one of the new p5s with the rosewood fretboard and put a Nordstrand bigman pickup in it
Z series is here brother 😂
Are you using an envelope filter? Or is it just lively tone of the instrument itself?
This old video popped up on my algorithm, I have learned that most companies make great instruments, I use to be a Made in America snob, not anymore.
I got the M7 Sire bass, great bass, Love and support Marcus Miller…
My wife always complains when I 'have the mids all the way up, and switch from front to back'
Lovely slapping sir. Kudos
What camera you using Bully? great content as always
Canon t6
Anyone else have problems with the active circuit? It works sometimes and other times not.
I have a gen 1 v7 and gen 2 m7, I’m thinking about getting the v10dx and would like to know your opinion on the v10dx like is it enough upgrade to justify the price?
I have 1st gen 5 string Sire V7 ash maple sunburst. It gives a lot of tone shaping options. It weighs slightly under 5kg, but for 5 string jazz-ish bass it is acceptable. I really love the low B string on it. It has the best low B I have played by now. I would like to add another Sire bass to my arsenal. Should I go with new P5 for that vintage p bass goodness or for modernistic hi fi sounding bass like M5 or the flagship M7 ?
Hey Bully how are they neck on those compared the the M7? trying to find a thinner neck for a 5 string in left handed
Hey Kidd, what do think about the boutique basses like Ken Smith or Fodera , would you ever invest in one?
Kidd?
Ok ner, I probably won't ever buy a boutique bass. I don't see much reason to
Bro this bass is so lit cause i have the same bass. I was just wondering where can I get a white Sire p7 pickguard like yours. Thanks.
its a 3m wrap... Its solar so if i play outside when the sun goes down it glows blue. got the wrap off amazon and pickup a razor from walmart... just took my time with trimming it thats about it
Cla will stop the rust use a qtip. For dust use can air
Indeeed my five strings will get some light tuners I think..it 's the worst thing, the balance with this beautiful instrument for the price
Great video. Thanks.
How is the weight for the P7? I've heard neck dive being an issue with the 5 string, but I guess a hipshot ultralite upgrade would help
Meh 9 or 10 I would guess
What replacement knobs are those on the P7?
Amazon ordered
DeOxit Fader lube - to clean and lubricate those scratchy pots
Nice video, but I thought it said you were rating 4 Sire basses. ? Maybe 1 FrankenSire equals 4 basses. I can’t say I was overly impressed with the tone on that bass compared to a pure jazz or Sting Ray. I had a V7 Generation 1 #139 signed by Marcus Miller and an M5. I liked both of them very much. I sold the V7 in 2019 when I had surgery on my right elbow and wrist and didn’t know if I would ever play again. I traded the M5 on a Fender 75th Diamond Anniversary jazz. “Love it!” The M5 didn’t seem to fit in the mix as well as my Fender and Squier passive basses and though easy to play, just like ”felt” so different from the others. I also got tired of fiddling with the knobs and switches when I was getting what I wanted from the others with just a tone control. I’m adding a Sterling Ray 34 soon for slapping. I do like what Marcus and Sire are doing with the 2nd Generation.
Ordered my first bass (For Christmas) the M2 four string, Im a rabid Marcus Miller fan, My question is, how close to the Marcus sound can I get with the M2. Thank you.
Pretty close in my opinion
@@BullyThaKidd many thanks big bro
What strings you got?
Looks like a more stylish version of a classic Bass. Been a while Bully, hope you are doing well. Last I talked in your chats you were moving places.
Also I will have my new (and first) Bass tommorow. It's a mid range Ibanez active getup. Hoping it's worth it
I would only entertain this bass If I swapped out preamp for sadowsky and the pick ups with Seymour Duncan. That's what I did with my fender deluxe. Best move I ever made.
Have you played one?
Im looking into a preamp for my vintage v7 5 string, what do you recommend?
Emg...
Where can I get a pickguard that fits a sire v3?
Bassmods
I have a 1986 duff mckagen fender mij jazz bass special for sale. If your interested
I don't know, just because a Premier player endorses a product doesn't mean that it's what they say they are. I've been a p bass guy and I believe it it isn't broke, don't fix it
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PJ basses sound ok with finger style but they don't sound good for slapping. Especially when the blend is set for 50/50. Nasal and thin, Quacky.
I have a PJ where I just blend in the J pickup a tiny bit. It almost sounds like a straight P bass but it has a little extra zing and more definition than a regular P Bass.
Yup
You're wrong on both counts! I enjoy your vids!
My dude!
Nice mods!!!
Aye!
Bro review F Bass
If I run across one I will
Either case.. cool lol
FUCK CHRIST!......that shit was on point!
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