Cornwall Steve

Twisted Christmas by Twisted Sister 2006

I'd put my hand up and confess I couldn't live with it either. If I accepted it, I'd also be forever worried others would feel the same when it was time to sell it on.

You need to be more careful what you write and 'Yes' I'm offended.

Strange question to ask. You're getting a bit personal now.

To be fair Counsellor reckons all bass players are hopeless cases. No idea why she thinks that

I like both the green and the black version, IMO both colours work well, though shame really there isn't more colour choice. We all like to be a little more individual don't we?

This isn't for me. I'm still attending my GAS therapy sessions. My Counsellor reports I'm a hopeless case !😂😂

Oh boy, this is a great topic to respond to!😍 Since retiring a few years ago, I've treated myself to quite a few secondhand (and also a few new) basses (plus a couple of guitars too !). The unexpected goodies that these bad boys have turned up with over the years never ceased to surprise me. I can remember: two hard cases, several gig bags (of various quality and condition), numerous straps, leads, and picks, two decent electronic tuners, spare strings, a microphone, a pedal, and even an e-bow (okay, it wasn't working!). Sadly no hidden cash though 😂😂

You're lucky to have such a good Tech you can turn too. Unfortunately I'm not so lucky where I live. Great Techs are worth their weight in gold 🤗💛

I'm interested to read this topic. I'm saving up for a 55-02 myself. Does any other 55-01 (or even a 55-02) owner have or had issues with their B strings - or any other issue for that matter. I'd be interested to know 🤔 Thanks

I too have seen this very bass advertised with Bass Bros and have been very tempted myself. I've moved from 4's to 5's and I'm a bit of a sucker for the colour scheme for this particular model. I already own 4 Sire's (1x5 string M2, 2x4 string V7, 1x5 string fretless V7). The fretless 5 string weighs a ton. As fretless basses go (and I own 5) my V7 is rubbish which is a lot for me to confess as otherwise I'm impressed by what sire have to offer. I would whole heartedly agree with anyone who tells you the quality - especially the electronics and the materials - vary so much. My two V7 4 strings for instance have so much difference between them, you wouldn't think they were the same model/year ! And that's the thing with Sire's IMO. It's also the reason I held back on ordering that green V7 with Bass Bros - I simply didn't want another lemon like I have with my 5 string V7 fretless. In the end I went with a 5 string Yamaha BB415. Again, Yammies too are not without their issues but I'd say they're more consistent than Sire. Good luck with whichever 5 you go through (and be sure on your choice of string spacing too - some 5's have fretboards as wide as the deck on an aircraft carrier!😂)

Great advice. And many thanks for replying 👍

Thank you very much for replying and sharing your experiences - especially your comments regarding the low B. Its one of the main reasons the BTB appeals to me 👍

Interesting thought Ed 🤔 Thank you for taking the time to write and share your thoughts and experiences 👍 Much appreciated