Mike2tone

A bit like Stuart Spector selling over to Korg but with the difference that Roger will continue to own and oversee the US made line, I guess

Yes, I assume the Metroline will be built in Germany/Czech Republic like the GPS Warwick and the high end will be made fully in Germany, with prices near the NYC range. I hope you right in terms of prices but will this mean that the Express line will be sub £1,000 like the Rockbass gear, as I guess they will be made in the same factory? First basses should be shipping in May so I guess we will know more after NAMM.

I guess there will also be a German made Master built/Custom Shop version, as well as the NYC. The whole thing is being released at NAMM but this came from the horse's mouth.

OK so, Custom Shop and Metro Line will be made in Germany and the Metro Express in China. That is all I know.

I asked myself the same questions when I heard the news and knowing the guys at Warwick, I am sure regardless they will make a great product. I have asked the relevant questions, with regards to manufacturing and distribution, both to Warwick and the European distributor, but not news yet. In fact, the European distributor or at least the person I spoke to, did not even know about it! I guess i will know more at the NAMM show, when they get released. i will post more as I get the info and I am allowed!

I love this V10s. The neck feels just like the new Stingray Specials and it is a joy to play. The hardware has been upgraded, which is a nice touch. As per the video, they sound as good as they look.

You are correct Sir, I forgot the new Rays have been announced and should be landing at around £850 to £1100 depending on the model you are looking for. Great basses for the money!

Exactly!!

Yes! Nothing due until the second half of the year though but I will report then. I wanna see the other colour of the V10 as they only had the natural at NAMM. Sunburst should look good.

I think what we need to consider, is that the V10 will be the most affordable bass for the specs you get. You will be looking at around £600 plus on top of the price of the V10, to find a bass with a roasted neck and a flamed maple top, which is actually a cap and not a veneer. I am divided about the hardware because although at that price point I would expect better, there has to be a compromise because you do get top specs that cost a lot to manufacture. Also, given that the hardware used has been efficient, I guess they didn't see the need to change it. I got to see the Sire that Marcus uses live and his is all stock as it left the factory. Let's not forget that Sire are a relatively small and new company compared to Cort, who make Ibanez, Lakland and others, and is a more established company with their own factory. I will get my hands on the first batch that lands in the UK, so I'll be posting my thoughts.

I do agree that the hardware could be better on the V10. We have seen basses of this sort of price point wit Hipshot gear or similar. Saying that, the Sire hardware has had very little complains. I do not think the company is deviating from what they originally set to do. They are just adding to it, but they are not forcing customers to buy a V10 because the V7 or V3 is obsolete. Just like anything, prices increase and had to go up when the Version 2 was released, but you get a lot more for your money. The rolled edges, for example, can only be done by hand and this takes a long time to do and no other bass features this at this price point, so this added to the cost plus the new pickups, neck finish and pre-amp. The major issue in terms of quality with the first release was the battery pack which was replaced. The hardware has not been an issue but some bridges on the V7 Vintage were a bit flimsy. The real pain is the pre-amp as it is PCB mounted, so if you break a pot, you have to replace the whole pre-amp. To put it into perspective, a Squire Classic Vibe is £389 and the new V7 version 2, which is an active/passive bass with an ebony fingerboard, rolled edges and matching headstock is only £416: https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-version-2-marcus-miller-v7-alder-4-string-lake-placid-blue If you play both, it is a no brainer which one plays and sounds better and for the extra £27, you get a lot more than any other bass at £416 has.

What demo video?

Where did you try it?? I would love to give one a go!!