Marcus Miller Sire V7 Gen 2 Review || Is this the 5-string Jazz Bass for You?
Sire basses have been getting rave reviews for their amazing build quality at a budget price point. Now the gen 2 basses feature new pickups and rolled fretboard edges. With so many features in a bass well under $1000, is there any reason not to get it? Watch the review see the pros and cons and determine for yourself if this is the right bass for you.
Apologies for the voice audio quality – working with a new camera and did not connect the mic properly.
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** Basses Used
Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation
https://www.sire-usa.com/shop/bass/sire-marcus-miller-v7-5st-alder-2nd-generation/
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**Gear Used to make this video
Sony A6000 Camera
Sony A6400 Camera
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB
**Software
Steinberg Cubase
Propellerhead Reason 10
Adobe Premiere
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Hey Ben, how does this compare to the Fender Player Plus 5 string? Im trying to decide which to get! The Fenders on sale and is only $200 more.
Would you recommend this for top 40 music more on the pop side?
Would you recommend this for top 40 music more on the pop side?
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I have alder 5 2nd gen. No crisp sound like this, just dull. I've tried to boost bass and treble, nothing. 1gen alder sounded much better with alnico magnets. Any suggestions my friend please?
That burgundy colorway is phenomenal! I almost got one in that color, but found a significantly less expensive one in red.
Now I really want to play some metal and noise rock with this thing. The aesthetic mismatch would be glorious.
Thank you! This is very helpful! You sound great!
What stands out to me is the great feel of the bass. Neck width and string height make it fast and easy. Thanks for posting the review.
I like this good review ,I've seen one advertised (used BUT LIKE NEW) and It's not far away, and this review is TALKING ME INTO BUYING IT.
Why Can't more active Basses have the switch to passive, and do we know the string spacing at the bridge ? ( I believe it to be 18mm) , Talking to bass players on forums It's like dealers and some manufacturers specs miss this out and or get it wrong, what ever your preferences are for a wider or narrower sting spacing when your moving on to a Five or six string 1mm between strings gets multiplied and thus determines the width of the neck and could make all the difference to the player so it would be nice to see this at a glance,
Is this good for punk ?
Would this be a good bass for gospel and shout music?
Convincing sound…
Finally!!! A 5 string reviewer that plays the B! I've seen 5'er reviews that never, EVER touch the B.
I can get pretty much my desired sounds out of the upper 4 strings. Let's face it…on a 5, it;s all about the B!
Well done. Plus, "Just The Two Of Us"…perfect song to display the tone.
Just ordered one. When you talk of setups, what needs to be done? Also does it mean I can’t play right of box ?
Best review on this bass!
Grest review Ben mate! Covered all the bases with tones with slap and pick work too – just what working bassists want to hear. Sound quality is great too – these seem like cracking basses for the price range, they retail at £450 in the UK, but sound like a bass costing 4x as much!
Hi! thanks for the video! Is the bass balanced?
An excellent review, thank you. I wish more people would review bass guitars like this instead of just slapping the hell out of them…what's the point!
The burgundy finish is a beautiful choice of color.
very good review, thanks!
Great sound
Just bought a Sire V7 Vintage yesterday. I play mostly punk but learned jazz bass coming up. Got this for the great value, and for the look. As for tone, I feel that pedals have come such a long way that you can get any tone you're looking for with the right gear.
Do think that the vintage version of the v7 would fit your « requirements » on the rear pickup?
fi rst of all its 20 frets not 22!!
What's the song that starts at 4:18?
Thanks for the review btw
Great sound but I'm sorry about weigth and anoying neck dive…
How good are they compared at Fender Elite and Ultra? cheaper price…
should i sell my schecter j plus 5 bass to get this?
is it lighter than the first generation 5 string?
How well would this compare to the Yamaha BB 434? Purely in terms of quality, not sonally
Nice bass, with a lovely finish. What's your opinion about the low b ?