Sire P5 Review - Does Sire's New Passive Precision Live Up to the Hype? - LowEndLobster Review

[@jeichorn63]

It's now October 2022, a year after this review, and Thomann in Germany is selling this bass for $377. That's not a misprint. My P5 (in tobacco sunburst) arrived 2 days ago for a total price of $433, including shipping. I'm no bass expert, playing or otherwise, but this bass is comparable to my US and Mexican Fender basses. It's as amazing as all the reviews say it is.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@grizelda4526]

I don’t know why but I’m always rooting for Sire to do well. I’m glad this new model is going to be a winner.

[@russellzauner]

Because Kyle Kim is actually a pretty nice guy trying to do good things. :-)

[@imandan1966]

An EMG-GZR pickup would probably sound amazing in this bass. Great review as always Lobster!

[@DeeshBassChannel]

Love it! The idea of a gloss finished fretboard combined with a satin finish neck is uber custom sounding. And speaking of sound, I really love the mid/treble sound of the stock pickup. That mexi Fender sounded dull as dishwater by comparison. One can always add more sasnsamp bass to woof it up. This bass reminds me very much of the Bass Centre’s Limited Edition Bruce Thomas bass. (Which has a dark rosewood fretboard).

[@benoitsoucy7643]

I just can't wait to watch that video about the pickup mod for the Sire P5. Please release it fast! I too think the stock pickup is too bright and this is why I hold myself from preordering a P5 but this is the best offer plus I am a 5 string player. By the way, I performed the tone cap swap on my Sire V7 after watching your other video about the subject and the result is amazing! I am reallly happy I did it.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Benoit! Just waiting on the bridge and then we'll get it underway :)

[@warburgaby]

The first candidate for my first bass in my whole life :))) if it is Lobster approved I will go to the store :)

[@LouisCiarlo]

I would bet the pickup is voiced that way because of Marcus. I actually like it more mid focused, you'll probably cut through the mix better. I really like how Sire is providing a quality instrument for an affordable price. Sort of like Fender did way back when. I love the Fender P and J platform but if were to buy a new bass, it would probably be a Sire. They appear to be a great gigging instrument. I'm rooting for their success.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great comment. It's really interesting you say that. I have an upcoming review with the P5R and I do a brief comparison with the P5. They're very different sounding. The P5 having more aggressive midrange where the P5R is a warmer sound with fuller low end. Might as well get the pair LOL

[@TheAlfaproyect]

You are making me buy a P type bass!! Thanks for your review. Always so insightful and objective

[@Heivang]

If that is the same neck as the D5 it might be the best on the marked for anything under 2000. Feels good, stable and finally something else than a jazz neck. I don't need a new P-bass but for Sire I usually make exceptions. They are perfect platforms for moding. Only issue I have is the screw pattern for the bridge. I wish Sire would go for standard 5 hole. PS! I asked you earlier about the D5 pickup. It's a single coil that squeal like a stuck pig. I have a Fralin 51 split P 5%+ on the way. Can't wait to get it in. Don't hold back on the videos. More Sire stuff pls. :)

[@80s_barbar1an4]

Thanks so much for this review Lobster, I buy this bass last week to replace my Mexican fender precision who have neck issue, I put the seymour duncan spb3 of my precision on it, really good sound

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it

[@roma5869]

That slap solo was AMAZING

[@alexanderlyon]

Hey, brother. Love your channel. Based upon this video (and a couple of others), I've gone back to the music store to play some Marcus Miller Sire basses. I mainly played a P3 and a P7 (w/ 1 J & 1 P pickup). The P7 played _smooth like butter_ and sounded excellent. The P3 was set up pretty badly (super high action, etc.). That made the P3 difficult to appreciate but I'm 99% sure I'm going to order the 4-string P7 Marcus Miller in White with the red-ish pickguard. It's such a great all-around bass for the price. Thanks for making great videos.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Alex!

[@philipmcadam5339]

Thank you Lobster for another excellent review. I do like the crustacean crimson of this instrument.

[@marciosouza8656]

really beautiful bass... thanks once again for your review Lobster!

[@sainOfslave]

I cant wait for the P5-5 review!!!! Tremendous instrument considering the price. Love it!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! I can't wait to get my claws on the 5'er as well :)

[@SiFi5478]

Great review, thanks! Looking forward to the 5 string review too. That's the bass I'm personally interested in getting (when they become available that is!). Keep up good work sir 👌

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Si Fi!

[@DadBodBass]

I just ordered that beauty yesterday and I'm watching this review compulsively while waiting for it :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Congratulations!

[@DadBodBass]

@@LowEndLobster I got it yesterday, mine wasn't hand-picked it's just a random one bought in a online store, the setup out of the box was a bit ridiculous, it needed tweaking and the neck pocket on mine could be like 10% tighter, there is a tiny gap that brealy fits a sheet of paper but it's there, definately not the worst I've seen out there but could be better even for the sake of not to triggering my OCD :), but thats about the only flaw I could find, the gap doesn't seem to have any influecne on the sustain and the bass has 0 dead notes (which is very important to me), the fret work is flowless the trust rod is super smooth, paint job looks great. I love the bright sound, I have another p-bass thats a bit dark and mushy so this one is on the other side of the P-bass sound spectrum which suits me well. Overall ill be keeping it. And thanks for the review once again!

[@MrTennisgolf]

Good honest review. Great looks and features. I’m sure it plays well. I’m glad you did the comparison to the Fender (same one that I have). It’s easy to hear that it isn’t even close to sounding like a real Fender P bass. For the money, if you want a good looking passive bass for slapping or playing with a pick I think you have a winner. For slapping I’ll take my Sterling by Music Man with the roasted maple neck, or Squier with Ernie Ball strings. As for a P bass I still find no substitute if you really want the real Fender sound .

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Raymond!

[@neillajkiewicz3767]

Great review, Lobster! Very informative. I thought the slapping tone was great as well (at least through my speakers). Looks hard to beat for the price, and looks great too!

[@jerryjb]

Got mine yesterday! Perfect low action right out of the box with a slight truss rod adjustment. The neck really is amazing. Much better than a Mexican Fender. I put a set of Labella's on and it sounds great too. I'm not disappointed with the pickups so far. I think they have a nice vintage tone. Only complaint is some neck dive because this one weighs in at 8 pounds. I'm going to try some lightweight tuners to help with that

[@LowEndLobster]

Congrats! Gotoh GB528s will be drop in replacements to alleviate the neck dive. Happy modding and enjoy the bass!

[@jerryjb]

@@LowEndLobster thanks for the info! You're the best, Lobster

[@kjmusic56]

Thx for the great review ! Ordered one in green and now just have to wait patiently for it to arrive. Looking forward to your pickup mod video!

[@davidvitale9338]

I did too. I have a fiesta red Jazz with tortoise, and a fiesta red Pbass with tortoise. That green looks awesome and different.

[@chrismorris3897]

This would be a great bass for a P bass pickup show down, that or your gorgeous DIY Fender, love that bass, I want to build my own someday!

[@GozhouCS]

That's a great sounding P-Bass, a bit brighter than what you'd expect but it's not a bad thing. I agree, the weak point seems to be the pickup itself. Can't wait for your mods! Sire is sure getting more interesting with the options on the market.

[@110380michael]

It's Low End Lobster and he is not in the Hobo Depot but he is supporting the channel.

[@mannishboy1]

You gotta love the color. It matches your claw...

[@michaelblaney4461]

Lobster that is a nice bass , I think the color is cool . I wish someone would make replacement pickguards for Sire basses

[@johncandido2241]

Hey Lobster; cool shirt you got there. I love Johnny Lee Longs' videos! Shadakaka! As far as pick ups go I would put in Geezer Butler EMGs on that badboy and make it a rockin machine.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

These sires are always calling a siren song so me. I def don’t need one but they look so good. Hey lobster, I’m doing a mod project on the squier bronco this week. New pickup, wiring harness and pickguard. All in the mods add up to ~$140. Pretty excited to hear to change.

[@timknowles8149]

Great review of a great bass! A buddy of mine has one in the same color (lobster red, hell yeah! lol) I was super impressed by it, especially the neck. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the pickup mod! 🤘🐈🐈🎸

[@johnyrocksville]

Dig it, think I need one of these! Thanks for yet another great review!

[@lordlomanagh5966]

Great data beautiful base thanks

[@nedvigbendeguz]

Patiently waiting for the modding video... Wonder what brand will the new pickup will be? Vintage/modern voicing? I'd love to see some flats on it too!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

To help your unquenchable thirst for mods, I have the mod series of the D5 dropping this week and we put flats on it! The P5 is gonna stay with rounds methinks, currently just waiting on the new bridge and we'll be golden!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Great review brother! I totally agree about the pickup. The bass is absolutely beautiful tho especially that neck, I would totally buy a sire! Especially a fretless jazz sire!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks man! I had to take some time to sit with this one as I was smitten by the finish and overall look and feel. I'm just waiting for the bridge to come in before doing the mod vid, already got the pickup :)

[@thecappy]

$500! This would be great for a 1st bass and you could rock it for a long time. My first bass was a plywood p-bass back in the early 90's. Kids are spoiled these days.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Cappy! Yeah these absolutely slay for the price

[@jasondoe2596]

I had been waiting for this!! *edit:* She's a beauty, she just needs the DiMarzio "Model P".

[@darvinclement3250]

Another stellar review Lobster! I'm going to have to keep my eyes open for one of these. I need a second bass and would like one lighter than my maple bodied Ibanez (it's a boat anchor, but a great sounding one). Looking forward to you modding that one!

[@tallbrun]

What a slap tone. Nice bass, but comes short of the actual “classic” Pbass tone for me - I was very disappointed with the P7 in this aspect as well. After 2 years I decided to go big instead of going home and snagged an American Ultra a month back so I am set in the P department. Think I’ll stick with Jazzes when it comes to Sire. Great review as always!

[@Insoma]

I love it. Can't wait for my P5-5 :)

[@bizibetiko9778]

Nice! It's got that Pino Palladino look. These things are crazy bargains.

[@willistaylor4077]

Fender Pure Vintage pickup and Flatwound strings !!! Perfection! (That's what I did with my Classic Vibe 70's P Bass.) 😀👍😆💕💕🎵🎵🎵🎸🎸👍👍👍

[@LowEndLobster]

Nice! I have a set of flats slated for the D5 after that review is out. I'm stoked!

[@willistaylor4077]

@@LowEndLobster 👍👍❤️❤️🎵🎵🎸🎸😀

[@moemedani8883]

I wish I could find one of these in stock, that neck looks amazing! I've been looking for the last few weeks, might have to just settle for a P7 to scratch the itch.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed there's quote the backorder for these

[@spikesvideos]

Its funny because i always liked the bark of a Fender P bass pickup played with a pick, but this bass, itself, Sounds SO much better with Fingers than pick, imo!! Did they maybe voice this pickup to have more mid/treble bite while playing finger style?

[@asingardenof]

With the tone up it sounds almost like a Jazz bass neck pickup. Not that I'm in the market for a new P (my trusty 96 MIK Squier is still going strong) but if I were and got one of these I'd be tempted to stick some EMG GZRs or Bare Knuckle 65s in it.

[@d.s.9692]

The original authentic fender P bass pickups were kind of like this - they weren't wound nearly as much as later pickups were, and so were very top-heavy and low-output.

[@LowEndLobster]

Interesting! Thank you for sharing, Derek

[@kingstumble]

I used to have a 1962 P Bass which had a 45mm nut and a fantastic low end. Hardly any treble. Exactly the sound I want. I foolishly sold it about 25 years ago and have never been able to find another bass which gets anywhere near it. So I don't think this Sire is for me.

[@davidvitale9338]

Well, I did need a new a PBass. But at the last second, I ordered the red. The red, the roasted maple neck and the tortoise pickguard work well together. I think the green may fight the pickguard and neck - or at least not blend as well. I think too damn much about this stuff 😂😂. April/May delivery! Good thing my V7 arrives tomorrow!

[@LowEndLobster]

Congrats! Double congrats! Enjoy the basses!

[@401Blues]

You have reviewed quite a few versions of the Sire V & P series ....hopefully we will get review of the new active bass Player Plus series from Fender....help me I'm on the fence

[@LowEndLobster]

Heyo! I'm not a big fan of the current MIM stuff, IMO I think they're a bit overpriced but I haven't played the new Active Player Plus

[@dm4728]

Good looking bass... Maybe you could measure the resistance of the pickup and tell us, be good to know how hot it's wound.

[@allnightslash-o-rama2308]

Great review as always brother! Seriously considering one of these, cant remember if you mentioned this but is there any neck dive to speak of? Again great work my friend🤘.

[@jeffjones1359]

That neck is beautiful! I’m not a big fan or the standard P neck, it’s too chunky for me. And the pickups got some nice grit but it really does lack some bottom. The 5 string should be sweet! I’m surprised you weren’t at Bully’s live chat last night! You were mentioned a few times😉

[@thescatman5029]

I'm considering trading in my '62 Jazz Reissue (made in '94), which I rarely play, for the Sire. I have a '62 Reissue P and 2004 MusicMan SUB; those instruments are my main ones. The Sire P5 reminds me of the American Standard Bass I had (mine was a '96), which I sold, and was quickly bought! While the comment about the pickup/lack of low end is "of concern,' I do want another P Bass/P-style Bass. I plan on putting LaBella 760FMs (49-109)

[@keithjackson4990]

Thank you for the review. I really was interested in the G&L LB-100 in the same color/pick guard but the Sire with a Fralin p-bass pup upgrade, premium wires harness /CTS pots may do just fine. It’ll hopefully be my Fender Pino C.S. copy!

[@oldasrocks9121]

I think I may need one of these... I actually like the mid-forward articulation of both the stock P5 and D5 pickups. Increase the low end sustain with a high mass bridge and fix the response with a preamp EQ. Add wool with a Darkglass Vintage Microtubes (or clone). The green one or the red one?? Hmm...

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Both colors are awesome. I just got a green 5er that pops

[@markyurick6699]

Love the look of that neck. Wish they would change the bridge screw pattern, but what the heck. Looks and sounds great for short money.

[@justinc246]

Kind of unbelievable how much bass you can get for a moderate price nowadays. I've got my P bass needs covered but if I was in the market I'd feel spoiled for choice as compared to when bought my P bass over 10 yrs ago

[@LowEndLobster]

Right!? So many amazing budget basses nowadays

[@jakerco5764]

Great Review!

[@bleromafia]

I never liked red basses, but this one with the fretboard and all looks amazing!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Bleron! Same here, would never have picked the red but now I absolutely love it!

[@charlieburns1385]

Just got a p5 sire 4 Problem is again the truss rod key from sire has play when you put it in the truss rod Keep in mind l had 2 other sires years ago l had to send back maybe 7 yrs ago I thought by now it would have been corrected? Are they all like this??

[@chrisjennings5680]

Have you posted a review of the 5 string Sire P5 bass yet?

[@thordisclaessen3630]

Hey Lobster! Great vid as always! - hey is the is a 1st or a 2nd Generation product? (And what’s the difference?)

[@jugglerj0e]

Lobster what you think about squier anniversary basses? $600? Highway robbery anyone? :(

[@TheDarkKnight73]

Like my sires. Have the v9 swamp 4, but the tuners and bridge and some pickups need to be upgraded then I would say they get close to a fender which marcus loves

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed, Sires have great bones

[@jorgebentes1]

why do i hate the sire headstock? they seem to make very nice basses!

[@Bass.Player]

I would like to have a mint colored one...

[@LowEndLobster]

That was my first color choice, but I'm glad I got the red

[@Uroste]

Hi, have you ever tried Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 4 MN NT or something similar in the lakland's catalog?

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Green Island! I haven't played a DJ in a loooooong time. I would love to snag one though!

[@barondavis5692]

Wouldn’t a p7 be a better value than a p5 with different pickups? The p7 is $110 more. You get the active electronics to give it the extra boom and a j pickup. $110 is less than new pickups + install cost. Thoughts?

[@thomasdeshais]

Super review. Cela donne envie. Pour le micro, tu partirais sur lequel avec cette sire? Un EMG Buttler? Merci Lobster pour ces supers vidéos.

[@LowEndLobster]

I used the DiMarzio SixtiesP but the EMG Geezer Butler is a GREAT option!

[@thomasdeshais]

@@LowEndLobster Thanks a lot. And why the Dimarzio? More punchy?

[@LowEndLobster]

@@thomasdeshais kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIG8o5-ph8uqeKM I hadn't used this pickup before and was curious. Thought the P5 would be the perfect application. I do have a Geezer Butler EMG mod coming soon!

[@PabloAGarcia73]

Wow 4 claws for the P5. That's a pretty good value bass right there. What are your thoughts on the P7? I see you haven't reviewed it.

[@ajdoyle9559]

How heavy is this one ? Is the neck ok for people with smaller hands ? Ok I see the weight now, 8.5 pounds, thanks.

[@warburgaby]

In my opinion, heavy neck and neck diving 😰 It Is a wonderful Precision neck, nut width large. I Will go to a Jazz-Type bass...

[@antonioharris5936]

Would changing out the string give it a better low end sound?

[@johndelong9230]

I agree, a lot of bass for the price. When you mod it would you think of DiMarzio Relentless pups. They are a big time upgrade, for that beauty. Thanks

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks John! You're in the right ballpark but wrong pickup. Already done a bunch of Relentless stuff, but we have yet to try out their new 60's P (hint hint!)

[@johndelong9230]

@@LowEndLobster Sorry, I need to go back and watch all. I'm a little slow, still got 8-Track in car.

[@LowEndLobster]

@@johndelong9230 no need to apologize! I have some double relentless content coming very soon as well. Good guess on the Dimarzio! I always appreciate your comments :)

[@yisuskane]

Today I pick up from a GC near home, my P5. Laughable quality-price. I have chosen sunburst, because like you, I don't really like solid colors. I have thought about an upgrade with a Fender 62 pickup. What do you think friend?

[@LowEndLobster]

Congrats! Sounds like a great plan. There's lots of P pickups out there in many different flavors. It's hard to go wrong :). Fender, EMG, DiMarzio, Nordstrand and others make KILLER P pickups.

[@yisuskane]

@@LowEndLobster Thanks for your channel and your advice, they are very good for us bassists.

[@paulleimena9925]

Hey guys, this is really a Fender killer, unbelievable bass , I own it for 2 days...

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you for sharing! I agree

[@davidvitale9338]

I didn't know I was in the market for a new PBass - but apparently I am now. I gotta stop watching your Sire reviews 😂 Looove the Mild Green!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you David! I originally wanted the green, but did not specify a color when I ordered. I'm glad with how things turned out as I absolutely fell in love with this red.

[@akmrg6706]

Thinking about getting a v5 for my first bass, anyone know why they're so hard to find? On any site I look there's only pre order/reserve options instead of buy now, will these be readily in stock any time soon?

[@LowEndLobster]

V5 is an awesome bass. A lot of companies are experience supply chain issues and loads of increased demand. That's made a lot of these Sires really hard to find right now. However, get your preorders in as IMO these are worth the wait over a similarly priced Squier

[@akmrg6706]

@@LowEndLobster I think im gonna pre-order one soon, do you know how long the wait should be or would that be completely unknown right now? Also any thoughts on the Fender rumble studio 40 bass amp? Been thinking about getting that for my first amp to go along with the sire, the presets and effects seem appealing to me

[@thierry18]

@@akmrg6706 That's a great option. All fender rumble amps above the 15 are good, and get better.

[@LowEndLobster]

@@akmrg6706 Fender Rumble series is tried and true for beginners and pros alike in regards to affordable quality combos. No idea on the preorders. I'd reach out to your retailer and see what they say.

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

@@LowEndLobster There may also be literal boatloads of basses sitting on offshore cargo ships that can't get into port. Plus covid is causing massive closures of manufacturing all across the far east.

[@tucktuckfloof]

Hey if you're looking at a pickup swap for that thing, you should try Lollars P90 Precision Pickup, looks cool as hell I just haven't seen any info on it. Would be a good idea to have someone make a video on it... *wink*

[@urbangorilla33]

Is it only the P basses that have the roasted maple neck and fretboard?

[@peppymus]

Hello, I'm undecided between the squier classic vive 70's. I like it for its lacquered maple neck... or this sire p5... I want it for a motow-type sound, with flat strings, which one do you recommend?

[@Pedroleum100]

Why does it say Marcus Miller when its colours actually resemble the Fender Pino Palladino Precision tribute bass? Personally I'd prefer a black pickguard on the P5 basses.

[@JackieTheCatfox]

I'm considering getting one of these (5-string) and putting a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound on it.

[@shakeelraza]

Great video thanks! Just wondering if you’ve put any Hipshot Ultralites on a P5 yet? I’m thinking of putting the USA HB6C chrome ones on mine - do you know if the 1/2” will be a perfect fit? I used those one my V7 and they fit perfectly. Many thanks!

[@loopworkwear1449]

Great review and looking forward to seeing the mods on this bass. When comparing the Sire P5 to the G&L Tribute LB-100 what are your thoughts? Taking out the QC issues you had with the G&L (great vid on that too). Both are similar price with some nice different spec's, also the playability of them in comparison. I'm a little torn between the two.

[@LowEndLobster]

I'm partial to the P5. It's very well thought out overall and punches well above its weight. I just finished filming the mod video and am VERY pleased with the finished result

[@chrisb48907]

awesome, but up here in Canada..these are between 800-950 Canadian..

[@Idontlikethisever]

You make me want one. Haha Great presentation 👍🏻

[@daviddesmond2143]

I hope that the people at Sire (and other companies) take a serious look at your critiques to improve their products. How long will Sire keep an oddball bridge and heavier tuners? The cost of changing these would be minimal to them. Enjoyed the video and hope to see the 5 string come out.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks David! Kyle Kim at Sire has done a great job of taking my feedback and has encouraged me a lot. I feel like he is heavily invested in the continued growth of Sire and the improvement of their instruments as time progresses. The tuners aren't super heavy, but this as most basses in the price range would absolutely benefit from Hipshots. However at $500 it's unlikely that we'll see any change in the tuners. That being said, an instrument like the $1500ish P10 should have something like that from the factory! Great comment David! :)

[@BenD_Bass]

You reviewing the V8 and P8 soon?

[@LowEndLobster]

Just got em a couple days ago :)

[@BenD_Bass]

@LowEndLobster Nice! Your review on it is gonna heavily influence my decision to buy it. I want the white V8 so bad, but I'm thinking the the white V7 is a better value. It doesn't have the roasted maple neck and fb but it does have an ebony fb and I can always just buy a pearloid pickguard. And it's like 300$ cheaper. I gotta wait for the review now

[@zeedy1011]

Thanks for your reviews. But I cannot make up my mind, what should I get, the Sire P5 or the Sire V5? Which one has a better low end and slap sound? Which one has more tone variety?

[@sqwirlio7794]

A Kloppmann PB63 pickup would be a nice upgrade.

[@Lecretois]

Hi ! thanks for this video. In your comparison, can you please compare different types of precision PU ? (Stock Fender, Fender custom shop, DI marzio.....) It 'll be great !!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

will you make an active preamp guide for P bass with this?

[@jasondoe2596]

There's no space for a preamp in this.

[@sunn_bass]

@@jasondoe2596A good router will take care of that. :)

[@Wombatmetal]

Curious what you think on the D5. Nice looking bass, don't like the pickup. I would put on an EMG Geezer Butler pickup to get some of that vintage tone. Don't like tortoise shell pickgaurd though. On almost any bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Dean! D5 review dropping this upcoming Sunday :)

[@gary9816]

Compare it to a Harley Benton?

[@digipeet2866]

great bass & playing! but what is the difference vs the V5?

[@LowEndLobster]

V5 is a Jazz style bass with two single coil pickups and independent volume controls. This P5 is a Precision styled instrument with a single split coil pickup and a single volume.

[@digipeet2866]

thnxx!

[@TheCrusader1099]

cant wait for your review on the d5! any idea why the d5 did not have the string through body option? i think the p5 is a very good p Bass...but i am personally more hyped for the d5 to be honest...

[@mikepurves07]

Loving the content! I have a P7 and not a fan of the rubber knobs. Anyone know where to get some aftermarket replacements. Ideally chrome etc. Cheers !

[@russellzauner]

0:00 Fiesta red and tortoise shell? Classic. [insert obligatory comment about why we don't see your interview with Kyle Kim yet]

[@russellzauner]

1:00 oh there's the upgrade. The neck really works with the color scheme...lacquered and smoked, just like me on a friday night ha haha

[@russellzauner]

IMO this is the closest thing I've seen to a straight up Fender p, with upgrades, and the pickup is good enough since everyone adds pedals and preamps. The intrinsic timbre and playability are there, the color combo pops hard in a way that will take a classic aficionado a couple seconds to give a quick double blink and realize there's a neck with modern treatments/accoutrement pegged to a super classic construction and very classic color scheme. I don't think in a mix or in a club that people would notice the missing bit of roundness off the stock electronics. gig the shit out of it as is and buy another if it gets trashed...they're 500 bucks, including warranty. :-)

[@russellzauner]

My comments are disappearing. Oh well. Never attribute to narcissism what can be attributed to KZbin I guess I must have inadvertently included a link. My Bad. I copy paste it, without the link to a cool thing I found. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I wonder if this will be the endall hollowbody short scale bass? [link deleted] Story With the huge success of our 4-string electric bass guitars over the past 15 years, we thought a more affordable studio option would be a welcome addition to the MRG Studio line. Many have been asking for a more "traditional" body style, so the simple progression was to borrow from our very popular guitar "The Cosey", which is a 6 string guitar based on a mandolin body. Semi-hollow (tone-chambered) body gives this model more depth and resonance. What we end up with is a fantastic new short scale Bass! Body: Maple Top, Tone Chambered Mahogany Pickups: Dual Mini Humbuckers Switching: 3-Way Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone Bridge: P-Bass Style Neck: Set Maple Finger Board: Rosewood, Dot Markers Scale Length: 30 1/2" Width at the Nut: 1 5/8" Hardware: Nickel/Chrome Tuning: E,A,D,G Custom Gig Bag INCLUDED Average Weight: 9.0 lbs

[@LIVERLAD193]

After a P Bass!! Think its split between this v a Squire Classic Vibe 70s!? Or maybe a used Mexican Fender?!

[@LowEndLobster]

I'd take this hands down over either. Really nice basses

[@LIVERLAD193]

@@LowEndLobster even a Mexican Fender Player?

[@LIVERLAD193]

@@LowEndLobster would you take the P5 over a Fender Player (Mexican) P Bass?

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes

[@jamesgadd8341]

Love the videos. I'm really interested in getting the 5 string version of the p5. Right now all that I have is a Harley Benton 70's version jazz basses. Any other recommendations on 5 strings $600 and below?

[@jamesgadd8341]

Anyone can answer.

[@MrTennisgolf]

Check out the Squier Classic Vibe 5 String. I have or had Fenders, Sting Rays, Yamahas and Sires. The CV is a winner and a real sleeper.

[@richwagner174]

I considering parting with my fender player precision series for this bass, any suggestions?

[@coolcataye]

Does Sire make one like that's active/passive?

[@dominicrossitto5890]

Only $500???? If I ever get good playing bass again, this would be a no brainer. Replace that pick guard/scratch plate with a black one, and it will have PERFECT visuals along with that roasted maple neck.😎👌 Replace that pickup with a Geezer Butler Pickup,the sound will be amazing, I'm sure.