Tvrtastic Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I have a leftie V7 on order that has been put back from Nov to Dec and now Jan delivery date so have spoken to them at length during this time. I have been told that they will be receiving another batch of basses mid March. I get the impression that they will receive a large order at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 My new Sire M7 5 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) WOW!!!! Are the neck dimensions the same as the 5 string V7? Edited January 18, 2016 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='Tvrtastic' timestamp='1453072604' post='2956219'] I have a leftie V7 on order that has been put back from Nov to Dec and now Jan delivery date so have spoken to them at length during this time. I have been told that they will be receiving another batch of basses mid March. I get the impression that they will receive a large order at this time. [/quote] a few of the models are still showing as expected in 2-5 days, but most are now showing as due on March 18th. I wonder if I have managed to get my name on one in the Jan 21st shipment? We'll see soon enough I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 oo and it's changed again, now most of them (including my 4er white) are showing 2-5 days. this is exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='JAUQO III-X' timestamp='1453103863' post='2956276'] My new Sire M7 5 string. [/quote] Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Good luck James, I feel your pain having to wait. Edited January 18, 2016 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1453147690' post='2956887'] Good luck James, I feel your pain having to wait. [/quote] thanks Dave! well things aren't too bad here, I still have my StingRay to keep me amused while I'm waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That M7 is lovely! What price are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I emailed Thomann and they told me that mine will come out of the January shipment :-) I thought about changing colour but I decided to stick with my original choice (white with RW), because - I already have 2 black basses - I don't like the look of the maple necks with white block inlay - I was tempted by the sunburst with RW neck but in the end I concluded that having 3 blocks of alder showing through might look slightly odd - I love the red tort scratchplate on white so there we are. Pictures will follow once it arrives - hopefully next week! Anyone got any suggestions on good settings for the controls? Does everyone run it in active? I've never owned a Jazz before so I'm looking for a classic Jazz tone - does that mean both pickups blended with tone on about 50%? I'd also like suggestions on how to get something old school smooth, think motown, classic finger soul/funk. I will probably put d'Addario chrome flats on unless someone convinces me that this is a stupid idea :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvrtastic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sire v7's are now showing 'on stock' on the thomann site, which hopefully means that mine is now on its way to me! Been patiently waiting since July for this. :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvrtastic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='Tvrtastic' timestamp='1453305110' post='2958279'] Sire v7's are now showing 'on stock' on the thomann site, which hopefully means that mine is now on its way to me! Been patiently waiting since July for this. :-). [/quote] I wonder if when it arrives if it was be an Indonesian or Chinese built one. :-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 It will be a Sire, that's all that really matters ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='Tvrtastic' timestamp='1453305110' post='2958279'] Sire v7's are now showing 'on stock' on the thomann site, which hopefully means that mine is now on its way to me! Been patiently waiting since July for this. :-). [/quote] coool! which one are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Specs are up for the new M7 range. 35" neck for the 5 string ;-) http://www.sire-guitars.com/usa/blog/2015/12/14/the-new-breed-of-humbuckers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvrtastic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='chickenjames' timestamp='1453322396' post='2958501'] coool! which one are you getting? [/quote] Alder 4 TS. I'm a leftie so had to wait patiently for them to start making them and ship to Europe. Really really cannot wait. Been looking around for a leftie MIA jazz but just never found one that made me want to actually part with all the cash. I even went to the Fender factory but bottled it! But when the reviews started rolling in about the MM and that they were to be LH it was a no brainer. Now suffering from paramomia over the fact that sire have started to make V7 in their Chinese factory to keep up with demand and I could see them making the lefties out there so to concentrate on RH in the normal factory. I'll be gutted if mine is not as well made as others report. Not many reports here or talk bass on the quality of the Chinese ones. Only time will tell..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tvrtastic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1453319090' post='2958449'] It will be a Sire, that's all that really matters ;-) [/quote] Where's the 'Like' button? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 [quote name='Tvrtastic' timestamp='1453324767' post='2958535'] Not many reports here or talk bass on the quality of the Chinese ones. Only time will tell..... [/quote] With any luck the Chinese built basses will be decent - the Squier Classic Vibes get made there and most owners seem to really like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1453324068' post='2958523'] Specs are up for the new M7 range. 35" neck for the 5 string ;-) http://www.sire-guitars.com/usa/blog/2015/12/14/the-new-breed-of-humbuckers/ [/quote] I really like the look of that, here we go again! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) I'm going to place a pre order for the 4 string version. Edited January 21, 2016 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It looks like it will be a bugger to stand up against an amp etc. Definitely need a stand for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1453324068' post='2958523'] Specs are up for the new M7 range. 35" neck for the 5 string ;-) http://www.sire-guitars.com/usa/blog/2015/12/14/the-new-breed-of-humbuckers/ [/quote] Do you know when these are available? Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It's on the page I linked to ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I ordered a sunburst alder 5 strung from an Italian crowd last week when Thomann showing mid march...due to land Tue it seems! ..will update here...they also had the sire soft/hard case in stock which I also ordered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) [quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1452254603' post='2948067'] Thinking of changing the tuners on my V7 for some nice Hipshot HB6Cs. Does anyone know off the top of their head whether I'll need the 3/8 or 1/2 versions? I'm guessing 1/2 but obvs I need to be sure. Yes, I could measure up when I get home... but I'm an impatient sod and would like to order today if poss [/quote] Done. Shame about the old screwholes but I can live with it. The difference in quality between these and the stock tuners is vast. So very glad I made this mod. It's the only one I'll be making to this bass Incidentally, that D string tuner might look pissed in the photo, but it's not in reality. I've just checked and it's as straight as an arrow. Who says the camera never lies? Edited January 23, 2016 by UglyDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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