horrorshowbass Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Prices of Z series are still pretty high but lovely basses Quote
neepheid Posted August 1 Author Posted August 1 (edited) 37 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Prices of Z series are still pretty high but lovely basses Are you sure? A Z3 is only £399 new. The only SBMM which comes close to matching its spec is a Ray34, and that's £999, and you still won't get an 18V preamp, passive mode, a 22nd fret or mega rolled fingerboard edges. (Using Andertons for both prices) But I guess £399 is a lot if you don't have it, but you didn't really specify what the metrics were... Edited August 1 by neepheid Quote
TRBboy Posted August 2 Posted August 2 Ooooh, I do like the look of the P6 5 string in black 😍🤌 I'd prefer passive though... Quote
crazycloud Posted August 3 Posted August 3 I'm still waiting to see how the M6-6 comes out. The P6-5 above is a neat looking instrument, for an FSO. Quote
TheLowDown Posted August 3 Posted August 3 The P6 series is looking tempting, but the Z series are far too heavy. Quote
jezzaboy Posted August 3 Posted August 3 56 minutes ago, TheLowDown said: The P6 series is looking tempting, but the Z series are far too heavy. Spot on. My Z7 with the ash body is 11.2 lbs and on a 2 hour gig it`s just too heavy. Pity too as I love everything else about it. Quote
neepheid Posted August 3 Author Posted August 3 (edited) Well my Z7 (solid finish so not ash, CBA looking up what it is got back to the computer, it's alder) is 9 and a half pounds, and I don't consider that to be particularly heavy. Edited August 3 by neepheid 2 Quote
Mrbigstuff Posted August 3 Posted August 3 On 24/01/2025 at 11:13, MichaelDean said: I need one of these in my life. The black sparkle with blocks and binding? Yes please. Need to work out how to make that happen... https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-v7-alder-5string-bass-2nd-gen-in-black-sparkle/ Oh no, why oh why did I click on this thread….. I’m happy with my V5, I’m happy with my v5, IM HAPPY WITH MY V5 😭 2 Quote
horrorshowbass Posted August 3 Posted August 3 On 01/08/2025 at 15:04, neepheid said: Are you sure? A Z3 is only £399 new. The only SBMM which comes close to matching its spec is a Ray34, and that's £999, and you still won't get an 18V preamp, passive mode, a 22nd fret or mega rolled fingerboard edges. (Using Andertons for both prices) But I guess £399 is a lot if you don't have it, but you didn't really specify what the metrics were... Fair enough, was looking at the higher end Z7 5 strings around 700 euros on reverb. Quote
Geek99 Posted August 3 Posted August 3 On 24/01/2025 at 11:13, MichaelDean said: I need one of these in my life. The black sparkle with blocks and binding? Yes please. Need to work out how to make that happen... https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-v7-alder-5string-bass-2nd-gen-in-black-sparkle/ I’ve got a v7 5 it’s perfect to play Quote
Geek99 Posted August 3 Posted August 3 (edited) On 01/08/2025 at 13:59, Hutton said: I’m about to have my first foray into the Sire world. I’m presently waiting on a Sire V5 Fretless 4 string in tobacco burst. It is due to be delivered next week. Can’t wait! Pictures please (when you can) Edited August 4 by Geek99 Quote
Hutton Posted August 4 Posted August 4 8 hours ago, Geek99 said: Pictures please I’ll be happy to oblige when the bass gets delivered this week sometime.👍 1 Quote
mcnach Posted August 5 Posted August 5 On 03/08/2025 at 13:03, jezzaboy said: Spot on. My Z7 with the ash body is 11.2 lbs and on a 2 hour gig it`s just too heavy. Pity too as I love everything else about it. Ouch, that's heavy. I have a Z7-5 and a Z3-5, at 9.5 and 9.2 lbs, which is very decent for 5 strings 2 Quote
Rich Posted August 5 Posted August 5 (edited) I've only just spotted this thread, and I bloody well wish I hadn't. GAS is back with a bang. That sunburst 5-string... ohhhhh lordy. I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I want this bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass arrrrrgh On 23/01/2025 at 09:37, neepheid said: Edited August 5 by Rich 3 Quote
Mrbigstuff Posted August 5 Posted August 5 38 minutes ago, Rich said: I've only just spotted this thread, and I bloody well wish I hadn't. GAS is back with a bang. That sunburst 5-string... ohhhhh lordy. I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass I do not need another bass arrrrrgh If you read that quickly, the “do’s” become bigger and the “nots” disappear entirely 2 Quote
jezzaboy Posted August 5 Posted August 5 10 hours ago, mcnach said: Ouch, that's heavy. I have a Z7-5 and a Z3-5, at 9.5 and 9.2 lbs, which is very decent for 5 strings I would order one of the alder body Z7`s if I could be sure of the weight but in the meantime I have ordered a new strap from Pinegrove leather to see if that helps. I hope so as I really like the bass, the spec for the price is outstanding. 2 Quote
Hutton Posted Friday at 12:45 Posted Friday at 12:45 My V5 Fretless has just been delivered. I’ve not even taken the plastic off yet but here’s a photo as promised. I can’t believe the quality of this instrument for the money. 6 Quote
visog Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Marcus eating his own Sire dog food and it sounds great! Quote
PinkMohawk Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, visog said: Marcus eating his own Sire dog food and it sounds great! Great tone, great playing, I do find it hilarious that he's playing a Sire bass, but he's still using a Fender branded strap. Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago I seem to have an odd relationship with Sire. I had one of the original early model V7 ash bodied models in trans white, followed by a couple of second generation V7/P7/V7 Vintage models and finally a V10 which was a cracking bass. But I ended up selling them all on. Seems I prefer a Pure Vintage pickup equipped passive real Fender Jazz. (I have two, both with the Pure Vintage 64s and nitro finishes.) I also have a recently acquired 2016 American Ultra Jazz which is utterly phenomenal. I found with the Sire preamp that the sound was too deeply scooped (even for me!), and I had to boost the low mids in order to get to the sound I really liked. I've really been fancying a Z3, but I've held off, having recently bought a '95 2eq Stingray with an Aguilar pickup. Maybe I'm just in a lucky position where I can own great examples of the real thing. Let's hope Sire don't bring out a Status alternative. Then I'll be in real trouble. Oh no, there's one coming out, isn't there? 🤔 Quote
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