dave_bass5

Ive been using a Darkglass VTMD for almost a year now. I dont use it full on, but it adds something "warm and 3D like" to my tone that i wouldn't be able to get from an active bass (within reason). It just brings my Markbass head to life, without really changing the overall tone. Of course it can be used as a dirt/overdrive pedal, but used with care it just becomes part of the overall tone. I couldn't really gig without it these days, even though i use an active bass.

Well that's sounds promising. Could be a bad joint that got moved when you took the plate off. I've try and narrow it down a bit more over the next few days, but at least you know it can work so it can't be too serious. Ive had a few active gasses in the past and have always been paranoid about the battery or preamp going during a gig. It seems a lot safer to have a bass like the Sire (and my TRBX) that can work in passive mode even without a battery in it. In fact I made sure this was the case before ordering my V7. Funny thing is I'd say I use passive mode a bit more than active mode now.

Shame. It's definitely a looker though. I'm glad I'm not in your shoes now. It's easy enough to send back but then you know you would have to wait ages for a replacement. Might be worth sending Sire to see if they can help.

That's not good. Was this new or B stock etc? I'd say take the plate off and see if there are any loose wires or joints, but other than that I can't think of anything else. Hope it is just as simple as that.

Lol, bloody iPhone again. Worst thing thing to on......ever.

In a way I'm glad mine didn't come with a signed plate. I appreciate the idea but I think they look ugly.

Nice one. They really are as good as everyone says.

Same here. This bass is the best 5 string jazz bass I've ever had, although my only other one was a Lakland DJ5. The B string is a lot tighter than any other 34" neck I've had, and almost as good as my old Laklands.

I've just sorted myself two free Sire gig bags direct from Sire on the Far East.. I've just got pay the £60 postage. I know it's a lot of money but I feel these bags are very good and they complete the Sire experience. Sire have been great to deal with, they offered the bags free of charge after I asked how I can actually buy one and was a bit over enthusiastic about my V7. Thinking about getting a M3, hence the second bag.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1429955908' post='2756630'] stocking these things is a licence to print money. [/quote] And thats not a good thing for the customer IMO.

I prefer it over the Lakland DJ5 I had a few years ago. Not quite as comfortable to play but tone wise I feel it's more what I hoped the DJ5 would have sounded like.....at quite a few £ cheaper.

[quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1429645367' post='2753660'] Well in case you need a new home for your Darkglass VMT..I'd treat it really well! [/quote] Ill let you know. As it stands ive hardly used it since i got my V7, but im not getting rid of it just yet.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1429605357' post='2753001'] I'm shifting all my gear as I'm taking a long break from bands etc. However, I'll be keeping the MM V7. It's too good to sell. [/quote] Pretty much what i might be doing after our NYE gig, although ill put my rig in to storage rather than sell it. My son has shown an interest so even if i dont use it again he might.

I actually prefer the passive tone, but I'm so used to passive basses I'm using active a lot as its new to me. I can't get over how nice the B string is. So different to my TRBX, which I thought was good.

Another mug taken in by all the hype :-). I've done 4 gigs with mine now and can't see me needing any of my other basses. I'd say it's not as open and natural sounding as some jazz bases I've had, it's quite a thick tone no matter what I do with the EQ, but that's not really a negative, and it's helping me get over not using a P bass.

Ive been wanting a 21012 for years, but due to how small and light my 1212L is ive just stuck with that. Its the mid-hump that sometimes annoys me with the 1212L. I can dial it down but not out. Still, its the only cab ive owned where ive been asked to turn down so its not all bad.

What cab do you have? I have a 1212L and it can handle most things, but ive always thought the cab has a very distinctive tone that definitely imprints on to any bass ive used. ive been meaning to get something more traditional sounding for a few years but..well the 1212L has never struggled with volume so if its not broken..... I did prefer my 1210R but that was a bit too heavy ;-)

Im talking just a small turn of the low end knob. I think mine was set a big high. It was more noticeable when i check the input stage on my Focusrite 2i2 rather than my amp, but once i backed the trim off in the bass it was a lot more even when switching between modes.

I felt the default volume level of the pre amp was set too high. It was very easy to distort my input channel if i turned the bass boost up more an a few notches. Its very, very versatile though, although much more than ill ever need or use.

There are two long threads on Talkbass about these basses, and quite a few of them came from Thomanns (yes, the Americans had to get them from Europe for a while). A few of these did go back to Thomanns as they had slight issues. Hopefully those weren't put back on sale without the issues sorted out (nothing really major).

Have a look on their website, there is a message about the next batch i believe. There is no fixed date though.

There is the usual single coil hum when either pup is on its own, even in active mode. Dead silent when both are on though.

What I meat was that now the first lot have practically sold out they may find they need to ramp up production, and they might have to cut some of the love and attention the first lot had, just to keep up with demand. Let's hope this is not the case of course, but it does happen.

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1428226632' post='2739214'] No 5ers in stock:'( [/quote] You snooze....You loose :-). There is a message on the Sire website saying the next batch should be released in May I believe, but I'd expect later. It sounds like they may be slightly different, at least the 4 string bridge. Let's hope they can keep up the quality without cutting corners.

Well if anyone in the centel London area wants to try mine.......tuff lol. Nah, just let me know :-)