Definitely think I’m gonna get the v7 in burgundy once I’m ready to sink the money on a 5 string, that bass is gorgeous and it’s a sire so it obviously sounds just as good
I own 3 of these basses (including a fretless), and they are all killer. My main gigging basses now. I'm also a lefty, and NOBODY makes an active Jazz bass for us this good at this price point. Buy them!
@@suikerpapas7830 Definitely Sire. You get way more for the money, particularly active 3 band circuitry, though you can also switch to passive as well. Plus, they also come in several options for lefties, standard J or vintage (V7 vintage), which features 70's bridge PUP placement, black block inlays, etc. More finish options too.
@@MrHattrick63 It is fairly heavy compared with other basses but it's still fine (Squier CVs are a bit heavier). I can play with it standing up without any problems and without any back problems. The ash versions are lighter than the alder versions so that is something to consider (I have a 5 string with ash body). Try it out if you can at a store or buy it online if the store has a good return policy. For some these basses are too heavy and for others they are just right. If you already know you want a lightweight bass then look at Yamaha and Ibanez.
I bought a 5 string Sire P7 however I had quality issues with mine. The fretwork was bad, my pickup was loose, the knobs were not well placed and this made it hard to turn the tone/volume and other stacked knobs. So I definitely did not have a good experience of playing right out of the box. I mean sure I did play it but it was frustrating with fret buzz, and the poorly made knobs. However, after taking it to a shop to get it properly setup and getting the fretwork fixed, it played beautifully. I got my tuning set to EADGC instead so I also had the nut changed. The preamp is a beast and I do hope that now that they're in 2nd gen that they have better quality assurance. I also purchased a musician stingray 5 H (BEADG tuning) for a different tone and sound but both of these basses I use for different purposes. I still recommend Sire, but definitely take them to a shop to get looked at in case some additional work can be done. After getting mine setup and adjusted it played like an entirely different instrument. Also I really wish they would change the logo design on the headstock. In my opinion the logo is ugly but that's more of an aesthetic touch. Aside from my experience which may be an outlier I do think these basses are great for their price point. Did anyone else have a similar experience with their Sire bass when receiving it?
Wow, sorry to hear. I bought new, Gen1, P7-5, alder/rosewd. Bit heavy but no issues. Just bought Gen2 V7-5, fretless, ash/maple. Its a B stock but it came shipped looking brand new, no issues.
I asked the same question on another RUclips review. There seems to be a lot of praise about the preamp on the Sire. I have played one in both passive and active settings in a performance and I wasn’t impressed with it especially in passive mode. I will say I was playing the first generation Sire Jazz Bass. I play Fender Jazz deluxe and love the Fender deluxe in passive mode.
you could edit the video and add text to the video so it's easier to check which knob is being manipulated in the "sound test section". I love your reviews but that would make them even better :)
I'm sure it was just an oversight... But it is worth shouting about considering sire offer all the same options for lefties and no up charge not many guitar companies do that!
Question does anyone know if the burgundy 4 string can come with a maple neck instead of rose wood? Also to the guys at Andertons always love your bass videos but was wondering in this Sire review or any of the reviews do you use any effect peddles or just play straight out the amp, be interesting to know? Cheers guys & keep up the good work 👏
Hello how long will the epic deals last because i want to but the chapman rob scallon signature but i dont know if i'll get money in time before it ends but its a great price
I feel it's been VERY much Sire the last year, even new colours makes it a video these days? I'm not interested in them, so would like some more variation. Don't get me wrong, I love the channel, but what about Ibanez? Jackson? ESP? Yamaha? Gibson? Ibanez alone has houndreds of basses, and we almost never see any of them here. You should consider showing a bit more variation... Just my 2 cents... :)
That's what i also said when i was under 18 y.o. Now I'm 20, depressed, i don't have any job and i regret focusing on the wrong things in life. Don't be like me :).
@@stefaneduard8169 I'm currently on that side of life right now, I'm kind of loss, I don't even know what I'm gonna do with life. Right now I just keep praying to God. I really want to do music. And I want to start that with a bass.
Between Muscians Friends & Sire guitar, The customer service totally horrible. I would love to be enjoying my new guitar but, i have no idea where it is!! And yet they hold my money for it in the form a debit card hold and the bonus is every 10 days they hold twice the amount because a new hold goes on before the old one expires. Horrible!! Neither Sire or Musicians Friends keeps me informed as to what is happening. Both are Terrible, Terrible customer service companies.
I reckon thats the EQ settings - some of the tones when they were cycling through sounded fantastic. Ive borrowed one of these for a few weeks too and again it sounded great with the right EQ dialled in 👌
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Hands down the funkiest intro ever on you tube, period. Thanks gentlemen!
Any Bass video from Andertons is an automatic like and watch from me. Colors look fluid, as well as accurate bass tone. Great work!
Definitely think I’m gonna get the v7 in burgundy once I’m ready to sink the money on a 5 string, that bass is gorgeous and it’s a sire so it obviously sounds just as good
FINALLY. Sire's colors were holding them back. These look GREAT.
love the burgundy!
Sire stepping up more and more
Great job guys
Another good vid, lads. Love listening to you two jam away at the beginning and end.
I own 3 of these basses (including a fretless), and they are all killer. My main gigging basses now. I'm also a lefty, and NOBODY makes an active Jazz bass for us this good at this price point. Buy them!
Which one do you recommend, a V7 or a Fender Player Jazz Bass Made in Mexico?
@@suikerpapas7830 Definitely Sire. You get way more for the money, particularly active 3 band circuitry, though you can also switch to passive as well. Plus, they also come in several options for lefties, standard J or vintage (V7 vintage), which features 70's bridge PUP placement, black block inlays, etc. More finish options too.
Have Gen1, P7-5, white, alder/rosewd. Just took delivery of Gen2, V7 fretless 5, green, ash/maple. Very nice. Ive parked my 2 USA made basses for now.
Complaint Ive heard many times is that its to heavy , Is that true ?
@@MrHattrick63 It is fairly heavy compared with other basses but it's still fine (Squier CVs are a bit heavier). I can play with it standing up without any problems and without any back problems. The ash versions are lighter than the alder versions so that is something to consider (I have a 5 string with ash body). Try it out if you can at a store or buy it online if the store has a good return policy. For some these basses are too heavy and for others they are just right.
If you already know you want a lightweight bass then look at Yamaha and Ibanez.
The fretless purple looks gorgeous.
Fretless?
I bought a 5 string Sire P7 however I had quality issues with mine. The fretwork was bad, my pickup was loose, the knobs were not well placed and this made it hard to turn the tone/volume and other stacked knobs. So I definitely did not have a good experience of playing right out of the box. I mean sure I did play it but it was frustrating with fret buzz, and the poorly made knobs. However, after taking it to a shop to get it properly setup and getting the fretwork fixed, it played beautifully. I got my tuning set to EADGC instead so I also had the nut changed. The preamp is a beast and I do hope that now that they're in 2nd gen that they have better quality assurance.
I also purchased a musician stingray 5 H (BEADG tuning) for a different tone and sound but both of these basses I use for different purposes.
I still recommend Sire, but definitely take them to a shop to get looked at in case some additional work can be done. After getting mine setup and adjusted it played like an entirely different instrument. Also I really wish they would change the logo design on the headstock. In my opinion the logo is ugly but that's more of an aesthetic touch. Aside from my experience which may be an outlier I do think these basses are great for their price point.
Did anyone else have a similar experience with their Sire bass when receiving it?
Wow, sorry to hear. I bought new, Gen1, P7-5, alder/rosewd. Bit heavy but no issues.
Just bought Gen2 V7-5, fretless, ash/maple. Its a B stock but it came shipped looking brand new, no issues.
That outro jam was 🔥🔥🔥
Lordy, you guys kick ass! Thanks fellas!
@4:17 Yes, it's ebony.
Sire is a real game changer!!
That’s bass playing!
Would love a comparison between the Yamaha BBs.
sold my sire and bought a bb234
@@bertbregdenz2756 why?
@@chips_aloy read bonedo test and listen to the yamaha videos...
I asked the same question on another RUclips review. There seems to be a lot of praise about the preamp on the Sire. I have played one in both passive and active settings in a performance and I wasn’t impressed with it especially in passive mode. I will say I was playing the first generation Sire Jazz Bass. I play Fender Jazz deluxe and love the Fender deluxe in passive mode.
That was one sweet opening bass jam! They should have played Big Bottom! Lol
the Alder V7's have an ebony fingerboard according to the docs
you could edit the video and add text to the video so it's easier to check which knob is being manipulated in the "sound test section". I love your reviews but that would make them even better :)
Can’t wait to get mine 🔥 🔥 🔥 🤙
Wish you would mention their also available for lefties!
I'll second that, it's worth shouting about. :) Slight demerit for lack of left handed fretless so far, unless anyone knows different?
I'm sure it was just an oversight... But it is worth shouting about considering sire offer all the same options for lefties and no up charge not many guitar companies do that!
Actually having just checked Andertons site it would appear there is an up charge for lefties!
Hola soi de. México que presio tiene el bass 7 Rosa i viene con algún estuche
Question does anyone know if the burgundy 4 string can come with a maple neck instead of rose wood? Also to the guys at Andertons always love your bass videos but was wondering in this Sire review or any of the reviews do you use any effect peddles or just play straight out the amp, be interesting to know? Cheers guys & keep up the good work 👏
10:00 uuuufff oooff
The last demo was "Did we just become best friends?"
This is the first time in my life that I liked pink
Just watched this video and straight away bought a 5 st Sherwood , SOLD lol
This is their answer to the Bass Centre's Betsy Bass they make for Guy Pratt.
You guys rock!!!!! 😜🎸
Hahaha, you guys have too much fun! :)
Awsome just ordered a burgundy watered down , have to say lee that you do look like decklan rice ...a bit .
Hello how long will the epic deals last because i want to but the chapman rob scallon signature but i dont know if i'll get money in time before it ends but its a great price
all our epic deals tend to last until we sell out of the stock - its not really a fixed time promotion. Some sell out in a day, some take weeks....
@@andertons ok
Thank you
Please do a yamaha bb434 review! 🤗
Still no Vintera bass overview?
I feel it's been VERY much Sire the last year, even new colours makes it a video these days? I'm not interested in them, so would like some more variation. Don't get me wrong, I love the channel, but what about Ibanez? Jackson? ESP? Yamaha? Gibson? Ibanez alone has houndreds of basses, and we almost never see any of them here. You should consider showing a bit more variation... Just my 2 cents... :)
Olav Johann Orvik
brand marketing dollars speak louder
Dream bass...
I'll get you right away when I turn 18 and get a job
That's what i also said when i was under 18 y.o. Now I'm 20, depressed, i don't have any job and i regret focusing on the wrong things in life.
Don't be like me :).
Buy that bass and become a great bassist, boy!
@@stefaneduard8169 I'm currently on that side of life right now, I'm kind of loss, I don't even know what I'm gonna do with life. Right now I just keep praying to God. I really want to do music. And I want to start that with a bass.
Nobody:
Literally no one:
Lee: "yeah"
A pair of jacos beats a pair of aces.
Funny when you think, he's using a few of mark kings licks....and then you realise...thats mark kings brother :) and then you are totally ashamed :)
Could someone please explain me why they sound so clanky and zingy ??? It's horrible
Burgundy? hahaha... This is pink.
Burgundy mist - it’s an old standard colour
It is an oddly named color, Burgundy Mist... But that's what Fender named it.
Between Muscians Friends & Sire guitar, The customer service totally horrible. I would love to be enjoying my new guitar but, i have no idea where it is!! And yet they hold my money for it in the form a debit card hold and the bonus is every 10 days they hold twice the amount because a new hold goes on before the old one expires. Horrible!! Neither Sire or Musicians Friends keeps me informed as to what is happening. Both are Terrible, Terrible customer service companies.
Great playing but they both sound like a really tight fart down a trombone to me
They sound thin
I reckon thats the EQ settings - some of the tones when they were cycling through sounded fantastic. Ive borrowed one of these for a few weeks too and again it sounded great with the right EQ dialled in 👌
I'd only buy a Fender knock off if i couldn’t afford a real Fender.