Sire M5/M7..?

[bubinga5]

Anyone own either of these instruments. I have a spare £800 and im looking for a modern sounding 5 string to add to my collection. Whats the difference between the M7 and the M5.? Build quality etc..?  Any othe modern sounding basses in this price range.?

 

Thankyou for any info.

[BassBunny]

22 hours ago, bubinga5 said:

 Any other modern sounding basses in this price range.?

 

Thankyou for any info.

Bacchus?

[BassApprentice]

Yamaha TRB or TRBX could be a good shout for bang for buck in this price range.

 

Not 100% sure about the M series but I think the difference between the ranges is the fit and finish and the preamp remains consistent throughout the range. So M7 will have a "premium" finish and hardware Vs midrange M5

[bubinga5]

8 hours ago, BassBunny said:

Bacchus?

Yes ive also pondered Bacchus.. Hmmm.  Where to buy Bacchus.?

[jassbass]

M7 is quality, gen 2 lovely neck

[Machines]

On 12/07/2022 at 13:31, bubinga5 said:

Anyone own either of these instruments. I have a spare £800 and im looking for a modern sounding 5 string to add to my collection. Whats the difference between the M7 and the M5.? Build quality etc..?  

 

Same instrument in terms of woods/electronics, M7 is a bit more cosmetically appealing with a flamed maple top and matching headstock. 

 

Decent instruments, but I wouldn't be spending £800 on one new, i'd be narrowing down what I want a bit more and getting something better 2nd hand. As the depreciation on them can be a bit steep.

Edited July 14, 2022 by Machines

[Cornwall Steve]

On 12/07/2022 at 13:31, bubinga5 said:

Anyone own either of these instruments. I have a spare £800 and im looking for a modern sounding 5 string to add to my collection. Whats the difference between the M7 and the M5.? Build quality etc..?  Any othe modern sounding basses in this price range.?

 

Thankyou for any info.

I appreciate I'm replying to an 'old post' and years later my comments here would be no longer applicable to Bubinga 5's original post, however coming from someone like me (who suffers terribly from GAS 😷 and owns far too many basses 😂)

I would say if you have a spare 800 quid burning a hole in your pocket, don't blow it on a brand new bass at the (dare I say) cheaper end of the price spectrum. If you do, whichever bass you go for, chances are the day after you buy it it'll be worth only half of what you've paid for it. Instead spend your £800 on a decent secondhand bass from a more premium brand.

Whatever you go for, always do your research. Look for what holds it's value and why. If you can, try it out first - it's amazing how much variation exists from individual bass to individual bass (I have two identical model Sire V7's and two identical model Yamaha BB's however it's surprising the difference when comparing like for like). And just make sure what you choose gives you what you really want - and you don't just choose it because you're seduced by the  pretty colour of the bass (Sire are adept at this - just look at the number of times they introduce new colours to their ranges).

Oh, and it goes without saying, beware inflated prices from the dealers and middle men. We all know them.

Chosen well, you can get a lot of bass for £800

Edited 1 hour ago by Cornwall Steve