New Sire M7 ASH 5 String 2nd GEN Review and Demo

[@tmmjppsn]

Finally a review/demo where the B string comes into action. Thanks!! Sounds really good

[@luckyman6trois]

got exactly the same bass, possibilities are limitless (I prefer a 4 strings bass for slapping though) and the finish in black is awesome, thank you to share that love on the internet

[@emelle1283]

cant you slap a 5 string bass?

[@sherlock4791]

I totally live slapping on 4s But ive been telling myself that i need to be able to comfortably slap on any situation be it 5s or even 6s So its been years since i stays on 5s and dabble on 6s ( i dont have 6s so its one of my friend's bass) and now i can confidently say i can comfortably slap in even narrow string spacing with quite accuracy Ps: my slap skill is kinda basic tho, not too high level

[@adamgordon]

Awesome test. Thanks for making it. In this price range it's a no brainer. All the best!

[@ViTAR30]

15 in 1! 9 is only for both pickups together, add 3 for each pickup separately. Infinity when in between 😁

[@unw7rthy]

thank you for being the only reviewer that slapped with this 🙏

[@stewvlogs5084]

Just subscribed. Just purchased the same bass but a 4 string fretless. Not played bass yet, I can’t wait. Brilliant video!

[@Josh_Herman]

Thanks for the sub!

[@unaufadox-productions]

Nice playing man. That single coil nearer the end really cuts through. Great demo.

[@BassPower2008]

perfect demo!!!!! now show us M7 6 string :D

[@julius0517]

Base has really good tones sounds really good Professional sounding bass

[@gadielreyescabanas9700]

Great demo!

[@kinghimself8544]

i love the damn bass

[@hodaridaniels8786]

Beautiful tones, it has plenty of sound, the Sire M7 Bass.

[@lionelschmidt01]

Very useful video thank you very much !!!!

[@semyonboyk0]

The bass is not exactly my cup of tea, but the review was great, thank you!

[@latenight5865]

Thanks for a great demo! I have a question on neck pickup sound. What does it sound like with series pickup? Similar to Precision bass?

[@Josh_Herman]

Honestly in my humble opinion I hear somewhat of a musicman bass tone while I’m series. Cheers!

[@KurtBendl]

Wondering what you think of the neck and how it's holding up now several weeks later. How's the neck feel? Looks like a sweet instrument and you pull some great tones out of it in the video. Nice job!

[@Josh_Herman]

The neck is still as smooth as day 1. I’ve played a lot Fender jazz basses and many other different brands of basses in general. Having rolled edges completely beats the traditional fretting method used in normal jazz basses. Especially when soloing or sliding up and down the neck, you don’t feel the frets grating your fingers. Very few high end bass luthiers take it into consideration when making basses. So it’s a good plus coming from a budget bass like this.

[@ViTAR30]

Have this over for two years, it’s perfect.

[@janinejuhayir_]

I see that GOT blanket ☺ I wonder who gifted you guys that? Anyway, nice room btw and keep up with your videos! 🙏🏼👍🏽❤

[@Josh_Herman]

Haha yes I wonder 😁 you guys should come over! It’s been quite the project

[@janinejuhayir_]

@@Josh_Herman will do!

[@soziologiemedizin2381]

Could you possibly review one pickup mode (bridge or neck pu) in each pickup mode, so 6 more?

[@eknight101]

right, that's what I was waiting for too.

[@barondavis5692]

Nice review, does anyone out there know how the neck feels compared to the v basses? I’m guessing one can get a jazz bass sound from the humbucker pickups.

[@NoahBassman]

So keen to buy one of these but there's only one sire dealer in the UK and they're all sold out 😔😒

[@Josh_Herman]

They were sold out as well before I got mine. Patience and Good Luck mate!

[@ethanlocke3604]

If you happen to read this, any complaints or additional comments now that you’ve had it for two years?

[@Josh_Herman]

You know I definitely have new opinions about the bass, but really contemplating just making an update video talking about the M7 and giving it an in-depth review. 🤔

[@ethanlocke3604]

@@Josh_Herman I’d definitely watch that, I’m looking at the 6 string m7 as my next bass purchase

[@bASS227]

@@ethanlocke3604 those are cool but at what cost? I think the finishes are just so ugly!

[@ethanlocke3604]

@@bASS227 yeah they’re not my favorite. I’ve actually changed my mind I think I’m going to get the mtd Kingston AG 6 instead

[@bASS227]

@@ethanlocke3604 I'll check that one out then! Because I am thinking about a 6 string too! I've been playing for a year and I'd like something cooler. I was looking at the ESP LTD B206. Take a look, you might like it.

[@seiyau3111]

What was the music in the backround when u where Talking Sounds Sick AF

[@Josh_Herman]

I’m glad you like it! It’s just something I recorded and put together on logic. 😉

[@seiyau3111]

@@Josh_Herman danng wish I could have the track loved it thou lol

[@NicoPezzotti712]

This bass or the V7? What's more jazzy styled in sound?

[@jplb96]

The jazz bass probably.... But this can do a great jazz bass mode too as it has single coil modes.

[@ViTAR30]

Depends what tone you will hear and love. You need to compare by yourself to feel the nuances. This one has a greater variety of tones, still it’s more toward modern tones, but you can do pretty everything with it. V7 in the same mode might sound a bit different.

[@makkitozea4245]

How do you recognize the M7 from the M5, is there a big difference? Help

[@jamalkargbo1112]

Same electronics. M5 has a 5 piece neck and the M7 is one piece. M5 is ash body. M7 comes in alder or ash body

[@emelle1283]

Sire M7 or FGN Mighty Jazz?

[@gruponovashow]

Cuál me recomiendas para grupo versátil este m7 o el p8

[@Revengeur72]

when I got myself this bass a week ago , I discovered the bridge pickup doesn't output any sound when in series mode ... defects like this on a 800€ bass, how the f ? Guess i'm forced to send it back to germany ...

[@Josh_Herman]

That is a pretty bad defect my friend, definitely send that one back. Also make sure you buy straight from Sire website to avoid buying from other websites selling used basses that might come defective. Cheers!

[@ViTAR30]

Mine was new from Thomann, no issues, even 2 years later.

[@snapshot79]

What is that thing around the nut?

[@Josh_Herman]

Gruv Gear Fretwrap

[@brorocktarin3081]

How much did it cost bro?

[@Josh_Herman]

Back when I bought mine it was just shy of 1k. About $988 USD to be exact. Cheers!

[@makkitozea4245]

Mostly between 1rst and 2nd Gen?

[@gruponovashow]

Veo que esta medio brilloso , no se raya tam facil ?

[@fredparker3384]

How was set up straight out of the box??

[@ViTAR30]

My experience - initial setup was good, but I needed to file with sandpaper the edges of frets a bit and replace one of the fret markers on the top pf the neck since it was too tiny to see. Other than that, it’s perfect 2 years already. When changing strings, you setup it a bit anyway each time.

[@oscarcarreno3041]

plastic knobs?

[@57precision]

m7 has aluminum knobs

[@kristianhansen6114]

@@57precision - only from 2021 and onwards. The M7 shipped with the original Sire plastic knobs -> 2021. Even the 2nd Gen models started out with plastic knobs in the first badges. The current models all have the new and updated "Modern Black Aluminium" Sadowsky-style knobs 👍

[@GonzaReformado]

I own both a Sire V7 of the first gen when they came out and a Fender Elite V (which I got at half the price, new :) ). Different league between both basses and I'm planning to sell my Sire and spend some more to get a bass that will complement the Fender. The M7 2nd gen 5 strings seems to be it. I really like the spacing between the strings in the Fender, which is wider than in the Sire allowing better control for the slapping technique. Do you happen to know if the spacing has been increased in the M7 so it resembles the Fender's? Thanks in advance.

[@marcdamania]

Not sure if you will see my response to another comment on this same thread, so I'm reposting it here as well :) 19mm on the 4 and 5 stringers and 18mm on the 6, I think

[@gruponovashow]

M7 Ash or p8 ash ?

[@ViTAR30]

M7 for me, you need to feel and hear by yourself.

[@mattiadevecchi5366]

Ciao...costo?

[@Josh_Herman]

Mattia Devecchi For this specific model $988USD or 829€