First 5 string - Sire Marcus Miller V7 Reissue a good entry point?

[ColdFusion]

Hey all. Looking to get my first 5 string and saw this Sire on bassbros. Just wondered if anyone had any experience with these? 

I had actually been looking at fanned fret Ibanez's, Dingwalls etc, but now thinking I might have been trying to run before I can walk and that it would be better to get a 5 string at a lower price point in case I don't get on with it. 

 

Anyway here's the exact bass in question, seems a reasonably good price? 

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2024-sire-marcus-miller-v7-reissue-5-string/

 

Thanks in advance for your help/comments/condemnation :). 

 

 

Edit - Sorry, just realised I posted this in the General forum rather than the Bass Guitars - I can't see a way to delete it though, sorry! 

Edited yesterday at 12:23 by ColdFusion

[Mrbigstuff]

Sire is a very good starting point. Particularly second hand will retain its value well too should you not get on with it. I preferred the passive version but that’s my preference in all basses.

[dave_bass5]

Just be aware that's its quite heavy. Other than that, the Sire's are very well respected on here . I had one of the first ones. Other than weight it was fantastic.

[ColdFusion]

Hmmm I hadn't considered the weight. That's a good kilo heavier than what I'm playing at the moment. Is that going to be the same for Fender/Squier J type basses? 

[dave_bass5]

12 minutes ago, ColdFusion said:

Hmmm I hadn't considered the weight. That's a good kilo heavier than what I'm playing at the moment. Is that going to be the same for Fender/Squier J type basses? 

Have a look at the Sire sandblasted basses if you want light. 
Fenders etc can all vary as well. I have a Squier CV Jazz which is just over 9lbs, but that’s a 4 string. 

[Mrbigstuff]

4 hours ago, ColdFusion said:

Hmmm I hadn't considered the weight. That's a good kilo heavier than what I'm playing at the moment. Is that going to be the same for Fender/Squier J type basses? 

Squiers and Sires are both inconsistent with weights. If it’s a potential issue, I’d suggest visiting shops with them in store. I believe they have the same scale length and string spacing which are another two key factors in 5 string comfort. 

[ColdFusion]

I don't think weight would usually be a problem for me, I've just got a dodgy shoulder at the moment from carrying my son around a lot 😅. 

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be anywhere near me that stocks Sires so I think I'll struggle to give one a try.