Sire Marcus Miller Z7: Full Demo

[@lesliwells5433]

i just love the way sire do the single-coil,parallel,and series switching,SIRE JUST ALL AROUND FUNKY MAN.......THEY DO IT RIGHT

[@dominikkavur5373]

Where is that in the video ?

[@TheDinosaur82]

@@dominikkavur5373 It's not. I think they're referring to the Sire M5/M7 basses. It's not a feature on any other Sire basses.

[@dominikkavur5373]

@@TheDinosaur82 still makes no sense though

[@LandoQuick]

This is a Sire bass, not a Music Man bass. No way! This bass is a return to Thomann for me. It a wrong sound.

[@davejones7475]

Yikes! That's almost boutique level switching. Very handy feature

[@jugglerj0e]

Just a note about a fretless version. That's really cool that they have that option. Fretless Stingrays are VERY hard to find.

[@reueldaniel4995]

This sounds amazing, i bought a M7 in 2017 when they had the cheap knobs and I ordered the newer heavier knobs to change, but i will always sing the Marcus Miller pre amp praises, extremely versatile

[@TheChaptersirl]

Yeeeeessssss! This is the review that I was waiting for!! Big fan of the channel

[@LandoQuick]

Yeah, I was also waiting for this bass! So I ordered a Z7-5 at Thomann but return this bass. It’s not for me and just play again my MM.

[@Okcoki1]

I've just received a Z7 this afternoon and took it out playing at a jam tonight..........It's fekin Awesome! If you're into the Stingray sound, just buy one, no excuses! Customers were noticing a different sound (than Fender), and praising it. I'm about 9 hours in now and I'm convinced it's my new no1.

[@neepheid]

Thanks for the vid. I agree with much of what you've said, but I have a different experience with the knobs and the pots - I disliked the knobs so much that I ordered replacements the day I got the bass. The stock knobs are so lightweight and felt really cheap to me. Also I found that the detents felt different on each pot - the bass one is super clicky and defined, the blend one is so vague I can blow right past it without too much effort. The other two are somewhere between in terms of feel, but all different. It's not awful, and I'm a lot happier now that I've changed the knobs to heavier, more substantial ones - I'm going to file this under an "idosyncrasy" of my bass in particular. But ultimately I am nitpicking - I'm very happy with my Z7 - gigged it for the first time this weekend past and it was a beast!

[@Steve-mp7by]

What stacked knobs did you buy? Can you give a link?

[@PastorLew]

Sire needs to sponsor you. bro.... you sold me on this bass. I can see myself having all kinds of fun this this bass.

[@matthiasmilles788]

hey Bully, you're doin' great videos! Big ups from a german bass player!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Ok I just looked on Sweetwater and seen they released a Fretless version of the Z7!!!!! They literally gave us what we all asked for! Faqking A sire!! I’m beyond stoked for this new release!

[@jamesgordon4433]

The multitude of sounds are amazing

[@manfredoliveras3196]

Very good description, I am split between that model and the white with ebony fretboard.

[@fredgonzalez6619]

I love what you do man!

[@matteoariti7452]

GREAT VIDEO! I love that bass so much, but there isn't even a color that I like..Mostly the Z3 sparkle black is amazing

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Yea its pretty nice I wish it was gloss black with maple or roasted maple

[@martinheath5947]

They're reasonably enough priced to take somewhere for a re-spray. You could do it yourself if you know what you're doing. I heard auto paint is a nice finish.

[@dmbrooksonbass]

I'm super impressed by the passive mode. It's still very bright and punchy.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Yea I think the J pup sounds great passive! It has its own thing going not trying too o be a actual P sound

[@martinheath5947]

Nails the Joe Dart tone at a fraction of the price. I want one

[@mpdjr77]

I just admire the stank my brother puts on that fonk and the syncopation is outrageous. Thank you and Blessings 😊

[@VeitLehmann]

I love the concept of this bass! The changes they have done to the StingRay design, the pickup configuration, the fact that it's active/passive and that it has a passive tone blend. And I love the looks as well and I trust in Sire's craftsmanship. But honestly I didn't really like what I heard most of the time. Probably because you really have to be very careful with the EQ, especially with its parametric mids. It's easy to mess up the sound with it so you really have to learn it. Maybe the wood choice also contributes to its aggressiveness, i. e. maybe the alder/rosewood versions are a bit more forgiving. I understand that this type of EQ is Sire's thing, but I think a 2-band EQ specifically voiced for these pickups, and maybe an additional coil-split option for the bridge pickup would have been more practical. But still, for the price it's amazing!

[@joannalewis5279]

I agree with you totally. It sounds a lot like my old V9 in slap mode and it's too aggressive. Love the concept but the tone wasn't working for me.

[@chiphargis3703]

Preordered that bass!

[@billholder1330]

Nice review. Really enjoying listening to your playing. And that gleeful laugh you have when you find a sound you really like! hehe

[@Steve-mp7by]

Amazing bass I think its the greatest bass Sire ever made. The pickups sound amazing. I can't wait to get my 5 string so I can add some switches

[@kylelavery842]

Love your videos and I have been looking forward to this one! Great review and I absolutely nerded out when you started to play the bassline from Come Down at 8:50!

[@coreycrider]

@@kylelavery842 YAASSSS! It was driving me crazy (in that, “I LOVE that funkiness, and it’s stored in my brain… WHAT IS IT?!?!) - thanks for calling out the title.

[@kylelavery842]

Absolutely!!! That song gets stuck in my head. His Tiny Desk performance starts out with that track. Even funkier when it’s played live!

[@nathanminert3119]

I love Sire's J pickups. They have a tiny bit of hum in certain situations, but never very much.

[@warrensnead6165]

Thx Bully! I try to learn from you. I just ordered the burgundy yesterday from GC in Whitehall Pa. I was told i should have it within 2 weeks.

[@MadJackF1]

Damn! That one is flexible! Hardly a "bad" sound. Maybe some sounds not as preferred, but none of them seemed bad.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

They absolutely have to give us a fretless version of the Z series 🙏🙏 the moment I seen these I loved them, it just seems like a wait period for them right now or I’d have one

[@son0fsocal]

Sweet bass Bully!!

[@letssee9]

Hahahahaha! Electronics are tricky bro~ all the knobs up isn't really flat, its' All SELECT frequencies boosted. I'm guessing GOuche sets his tone with the bass head. Either way, you are doing this Sire 7 justice, Keep it up, Thanks for the videos! I'm shopping on your channel I need a single coil, i like. You killed me with the Big Al 5! I bought a bongo 5 when I had the choice between this and the Big Al. I should have got the Big Al, thy still make the bongo. Oh well, if I had a crystal ball, i'd win the lottery and invest in all the best stocks. lol

[@CharlieBass5]

Man there were moments when some sounds seem like they made your hair stand on end. it was HITTING!!!

[@vennroc6845]

Nice video Bully, I may have to see what you braggen 'bout. That sounds very nice with so many options!

[@leftofcentergeartx2899]

It reminds me a bit of my ATKs, but with a little more aggression. I may have to get the fretless version.

[@Mark-db1ok]

Great review! This moment at 21:42 could almost be the whole review...what a great reaction! I am extremely interested in one of these. I don't see why this MM and neck J pickup configuration hasn't been way more widespread over over the years. Have you heard anything about the inconsistency in electronics on these? That's my biggest concern. There are videos about that being an issue.

[@bertilbroddeus7659]

Thanks for the demo🙏 I have the bass on the video , and man that’s the best bass in the world for the money !👏❤️( I got 4 different Sire basses 👏👍)

[@keithowings9130]

Been eyeing this bass since it was announced....but the release date kept getting pushed back (from early spring till October)......one thing I noticed was initially in the online preorder sites ...the 4 strings were 3 to 1 headstock configuration.....then in the summer they went to a 4 one one side headstock. The fives remained 4 to one.....

[@jmasno5]

This is a very cool bass. The mid-range sweep control is brilliant. The one thing that bothers me as I watch this video is, it looks to me that the strings are not centered on the fretboard. As I watched, it looks like there is a lot of space between the B string and the edge of the neck and hardly nothing between the G string and the edge of the fretboard. At all angles it looks that way. Maybe the nut or the bridge is off? Still a very nice bass at the price point but I would exchange it if my observations are correct.

[@Bassic778]

A very comprehensive review!!! Sire is NO JOKE!!!!!!! The features, craftsmanship and playability for the money are impossible to beat!!! Andrew is a BEAST but as far as setting all of the knobs to 10, nope!

[@stevemustard1889]

Great review. I actually bought a Squier sonic precision bass in that lime green color because of your review. I have a Sterling music man also but this could be a great 5 string addition

[@Arael4]

thank you for taking the time to make this thorough vid. New Sub

[@blueplateradio2]

Awesome video! Great to see you get lost in the bass too!

[@lesliwells5433]

AWHH YOU JAMMIN MAN AS USUAL,YOU ARE RIGHT MAN FOR THE PRICE THIS IS SICK MAN,I LIKE 6ER'S AND 7'S,BUT,THIS HAVE ME THINKING REAL HARD MAN,JUST BECAUSE OF THE BEAUTY OF IT,I MAY SAND THE BODY AND STAIN IT A HAIR DARKER FOR A BETTER MATCH....

[@dynodanbassman]

Mine came in also. Very nice

[@maddoc-bt]

Nice, has Lobsterella already made a video about the Z7?

[@alyoung2862]

I enjoyed your presentation

[@wren23_bass-synths]

Excellent review. Great tones from this bass! I wish there was a fretless version. On a side note, I had a bass that had a active/passive switch and it didn't work without a battery installed.

[@brandonmason388]

@@wren23_bass-synths Sweetwater has it fretless right now. No natural finish at the moment. But they have sunburst and burgundy mist

[@danielroos5426]

The battery compartment on the new Sires is messed up. I have a V8 and P8 and the leads weren't connecting on both of them when I changed the batteries. I had one of them replaced and the replacement was also messed up. The tech at Guitar Center was able to fix it but it's really poor quality. I love Sire basses. I've had 9 of them but I hate the new battery compartment

[@fm1057]

Sound pretty good to me. Great review.

[@VmShpman82]

I plan to buy one. I have a couple Sire’s.

[@maxproud]

So based on our giggy laughter! You enjoyed this bass!🤣😂🤣

[@nicacrush]

Put a thin piece of foam.on the back of the battery box or you may run into problems with the preamp going out due to the batteries not making contact

[@neto1011]

hi man , in my opinion the neck pickup is very very more responsive of the others pickups becouse your position in instrument , note the gain the sound in video, they is more fat, maybe down in screws the front pickup will be more balance, for me it works, thanks.

[@MrJingles021]

Where did you get the seafoam green sweatpants? I want them. Seriously, considering this bass. I bought the Gretsch Junior Jet bass after your recommendation for my wife and she loves it.

[@lincolncalvin5876]

Nice bass, i have two Sire basses a 5 string, and a 4 string both give me what to hear. Nice video Kidd, what kind of rig are you playing out of for your gigs and your videos?

[@Bjmusic2491]

I am most definitely going to purchase me a sire bass question what are you using to go direct for recording on your videos and what is the name of the wireless system you are using?

[@sherlock4791]

Im in a really really confused (lack of better word) condition I want something super modern to play ccm and pop and hiphop genre I really like my V5 and now i want something active and with double humbucker/soapbar So i really want sire m2 since im familiar eith sire already.. But I heard a lot of amazing stuffs from cort and i heard they even use better quality for the hardwares too, and that cort space 5 headless feels like the "total modern looks" Im like why not go all in modern with headless while also trying new brand but i really interested in m2 as well

[@clausm2203]

Great review

[@BigSunn0]

I get the quality and features have been going up with each version of the sire basses but so has the price...

[@khumello]

Hey brother, I'm getting a lot out of your videos. I have a question for you. Which bass would you say is of better quality the sire M2 or the sire V7? 5 Stringers.

[@EricT43]

Nice demo, thanks! Have you tried the Z3?

[@BullyThaKidd]

Not yet!

[@FlankingYT]

Can’t wait to see the f10*

[@rreennommaann]

How bad is the neck dive?

[@dynodansmoking]

Great job bro

[@billyjay1]

Great demoo

[@jssneaks771]

Great review. For the million dollar question, If you see the Z7 and a Music Man next to one another for sale, with money not being an object, which would you take???

[@kish6085]

so why do you still need the million dollar?😊

[@jssneaks771]

@@kish6085 WAT!!!!

[@klaymeister]

I think their website said the neck pickup is hum cancelling

[@discobassgroove]

Does the passive only mode work with no batteries?

[@BullyThaKidd]

Yes

[@discobassgroove]

@@BullyThaKidd that’s awesome

[@discobassgroove]

@@BullyThaKidd appreciate the response man

[@GuyBraget]

I looked for the hollowbody, dint find nuthin'.

[@slaapp83]

Is the string nut made of bone or plastic?

[@iamLexxKelsey]

can u hear the difference?

[@jamesgordon4433]

Just went to sweet water. Sire has a fret less version

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Do you own a music man Stingray?

[@BullyThaKidd]

A sterling one

[@dom_j_bass]

When does it drop?? I've been waiting since the spring? 😫😫😫

[@BullyThaKidd]

It's out now.

[@dom_j_bass]

@BullyThaKidd do you have a link big bro? It's out of stock on sireusa, sweetwater, Chicago music exchange...

[@lesliwells5433]

is their a site, where i can purchase sire m7 electronics, to put in a 7

[@lesliwells5433]

where can i get sire m5/m7 pre-amp

[@6strngbass]

Put price aside, PRICE ASIDE, 😂. Sadowsky M/J or the Z7? I think I know your answer.

[@BullyThaKidd]

I would get a z7 now that i have played both. Price aside...

[@jermainelong1843]

I tried three of these in a row and they all had faulty stacked pots. I got a refund and moved on. It's a shame as my V7 was 100% fine straight out of the box a few years back.

[@FlankingYT]

@@jermainelong1843 shoot wish I coulda changed the pots for u lol

[@jermainelong1843]

@@FlankingYT Lol.

[@CharlieBass5]

Nylons, no fret sound but brighter than flats, close to half rounds.

[@calvincurry8496]

Growly Bass😊like it👍👎👍👎🔥

[@FarqTheEuromutts]

It sounds a little tinny

[@ronniegray3283]

Just put my pre order in for 2025 they are all out of stock 😂

[@LandoQuick]

This is a Music Man wannabe bass. I don’t like the sound of this eq. This bass eq is the same like a Jazz Bass copy. But….its a nice bass.

[@rom4486]

Doesn’t sound like stingray

[@neepheid]

Just as well it's not a Stingray then! ;)

[@chicopm]

All set to 10 = neutral? Ok but, you won't have YOUR sound. Guess that is why have knobs, for the variety.

[@gimmeagig]

the neck pickup sounds awful.

[@OkayestBassist]

Stealing my Faux-dera joke! For shame. Lol

[@BullyThaKidd]

You i said it too