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 October 30 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. 

[Norris]

I have a Sire P7. It's a really nice bass. Not the lightest ever, but no problem dangling from my Comfort Strapp. I gigged it regularly, until I upgraded the preamp (to a Retrovibe Stinger) in my Sterling Sub5 - that is lighter, tighter string spacing and now also sounds great. The Sterling gets to go out most times now. Both are budget 5-ers, but very playable

[Geek99]

I have exactly this one. It isn’t heavy. 

I’d buy another in a heartbeat 

[dave_bass5]

10 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

I have exactly this one. It isn’t heavy. 

I’d buy another in a heartbeat 

Weight – 10lbs7oz/4.7kgs is counted as heavy for some. 

[Kiwi]

I tried one of the Z basses in Andertons and was deeply impressed by how well it compared to Musicman basses.  I even preferred the sound, more growl and bite...and there's a slight problem with that...I would find it a struggle to find anything better at any price point unless I hand selected the materials myself.  However, I can't get on with that shrunken lower horn on the body so my bank balance remains safe.  But if I could find a P bass that sounded like that Z bass...oh boy.