Sire OR Squier ? Sire V7 Alder 5 (2nd Gen) VS Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V

[@senhornobre1292]

As the happy owner of an 8-year-old Squier Affinity Jazz Bass V (similar to the one you used in the video), I can say that it is a great instrument for what it costs and what it delivers. Everyone who listens to its sound is amazed by the pure jazz bass timbre, without that "colored sound" characteristic that some active basses deliver. I've already tested some basses in the same price range and they all left something to be desired at some point. It's an instrument that will stay with me for a long time (proof of this is that I bought another bass and, even so, I didn't get rid of it). Congratulations on the review, and it's great to know that you're also a Squier enthusiast.

[@DropD]

Thanks a lot for your comment, you said it all 🙏 Squier is the very good simplicity.

[@martin.ilek_bassplayer]

Thanks for the great video. I have been playing Affinity for a long time and I am extremely satisfied. The sound suits me perfectly.

[@DropD]

Big thanks ! Same view for me :)

[@alfieharries]

How is the weight and neck dive on the affinity?

[@Gerry926]

I'll go with Sire on this one. The Squire is nice and smooth but the Sire has that nice grit in the midrange and better overall clarity. The Fender Professional series is much closer.

[@DropD]

Thanks for your opinion !

[@blackie75]

Really? I thought the Sire was a little on the jangly side. Def preferred the Squire.

[@yoshiyakusamura7405]

Squire has a pure classic tone. Sire has beautiful modern taste. Both are awesome instruments.

[@DropD]

Yes, that's it ! Thank you for your comment :)

[@mradiesatria]

I prefer Squier, but i also love the sire modern tone! very unique :D

[@DropD]

Me too ! Thanks for your comment :)

[@omanbass7072]

I love them both, but i really love the feel and comfort of the sire basses plus the preamp is great and cosmetics too. Get the 2nd gen though, they say 2nd gen is lighter in weight and better overall with the rolledfretboard, i have the 1st geb

[@DropD]

Thank you for your comment ! Mine has a lot of fret buzz ( I tried to fix it but the original fretwork was bad). Without that point, I'm agree with you :)

[@vanderHoffTeachings]

Thanx for comparing the 2 basses. I can clearly hear the difference. Both are good, but I prefer he Sire. Great playing by the way 👌

[@DropD]

Big Thanks !! Sire pickups are more clean, very precise. This bass sounds big and modern.

[@binheiss]

I have actually 4 Fender P's and J's but my favorite is my new Marcus Miller V7 swamp ash. What the hell of a dream bass 😍

[@DropD]

Happy to hear that ! Mine was bad... But I've see a strong potential in this model.

[@crtl5911]

The squier sounds more vintage and bubly like a good jazz bass should sound, the sire sound very modern almost like an ibanez-ish atk or sr coil tapped.

[@DropD]

You're right :) Thanks for your comment !

[@crtl5911]

@@DropD you're welcome, subscribed 🤘🏾

[@kentucci5301]

I think V7 is clearer and brighter, moderner sound vs squier (little dull). Both are great basses though but V7 sounds more musically for me. It approaches sound of high level bass. Personnally I choosed recently a V7 2nd gen and this video confirms my choice. Versatility and "open sound". V7 breathes. Smooth and vintage tone. Everything I was searching for. Mine was very very good in term of finition and settings (wonderful / action). (Tobacco Sunburst)

[@DropD]

You're right about the Sire specs. Sounds very good, versatile sound, more professionnal bass than the Squier. I 've kept the Squier because the neck is very thin and smooth, sounds like a jazz bass. So thank you for your comment and have fun with your Sire V7 !

[@danielgomezbass]

This is what i was looking for, i have a fender squier affinity and this week i will buy one sire v7 alder 5, better B string and clear sound

[@DropD]

Thank you so much !!

[@tperry5839]

Love both of those they both are very different the squire was nice a round and deep and the sire was very clean and modern I could see using both on one song

[@DropD]

Thank you for your comment !

[@Geetarhed]

Purchased Sire P7 last week and found it ok, knobs for everything, then tried Squier classic vibe 70s Jazz Bass recently, Squire much better tonally and playability wise. Each to his own I guess.

[@DropD]

Thank you for your comment ! I will try the Classic vibe 70s Jazz Bass one day.

[@robinweatherall3517]

That guy playing thoes bass guitars knows his neck, he makes both sound good!! But i would go with the sire

[@DropD]

Ah ah thank you so much !

[@ViniciusDinizDrums]

Thanks for the video!!! I'm looking for my first bass, I would like to buy Fender Jazz Bass V Deluxe, but it's to expensive for me... Probably I'll buy the Squire

[@DropD]

Thank you for your comment :) Normally, you should be happy with the Squier !

[@viloriaramosprofesional3129]

Squier sounds way better! Thanks for this video comparison. I thought Sire was my main option, now has turnaround my choices

[@DropD]

@@viloriaramosprofesional3129 Nice ! For the price, Squier is better in my opinion. Thank you for your comment :)

[@HiggaionSelah_EWFMG]

☑ recently acquired squire 40th anniversary jazz olympic white and Sire V7 jazz swamp ash burst body maple fretboard [can't go wrong with either these inexpensive but well made brands ] Sire is the more favored bass though ☑🤔🤓😝

[@DropD]

Thank you for your feedback !

[@cantgetrightlife]

Yeah that Sire sounds Way More Clean

[@DropD]

Correct !

[@myflyisopen.8732]

Were these basses built in the same factory? They look identical save for the adornments and such.

[@DropD]

I'm not really sure but Squier craft their basses in China and Sire craft their basses in Indonesia.

[@vladlabcraft]

Sire has little more cleaner sound! The preamp is great and looks so nice! But Squier is also very fine bass.

[@DropD]

Yes, the Sire preamp is the good point for this bass, great to slap.

[@3rdsmite766]

the squire has a really nice warm smoothness but I love the roar on that sire as you bring it lowwww

[@NelsonMontana1234]

On the surface, the Sire seems to be the better deal. But having owned both for a while, I came to a different conclusion. The SIre is more modern and hotter but it's not really a J bass. " The Squier is a Fender. It sounds and plays like a Fender. (Maybe not like a GREAT American Fender, but close). You might be able to compare the Sire to the Fender Marcus Miller which is a specific sound. But it's that one sound. The Sire is also heavy and less balanced. (Due to that big ugly headstock). The Sire's are a bit more consistent whereas with the Squiers you may have to try a few to get a good one. I prefer the 70's models. They're fantastic. I think the final decision should come down to what feels better in your hands.

[@DropD]

Perfect analysis, thank you for your comment !

[@timball1536]

Just curious. Of everyone here that prefers the Squier; What styles of music do you usually play/listen to?

[@DropD]

For my own, I play and listen a lot of styles (Metal, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Fusion, Movie soundtracks...) It's not really for the sound but for the playability in general. The Squier gives me a better feeling (lightweight, slim neck, easier controls).

[@Geetarhed]

Hi Tim, have also the V7 Jazz first generation Sire, too heavy so recently bought the gen2 P7, better weight but while in the shop tried a Squier Classic Vibe 70's jazz bass which I had previously tried in Singapore a few years back. Nicer neck profile and overall sound from the Squier to my ears. Play motown, jazz, funk and classic rock with a few guys. Perhaps I'll grow to use the P7 but it falls short in comparison. Using an Eden WT500 and LM Mark2 head with either golight or mark bass cabs.

[@Bassjamvibes2705]

Well played! I have a Squier 2009 Jazz. I'm wondering which amplifier should I buy for it . Do you have some recommendation for me. Just for practising at home.

[@DropD]

I've played with a little bass combo amp, the Hartke B30 and it's a good basic amp to play at home. I've used a Laney Richter and it was good too.

[@Bassjamvibes2705]

@@DropD Thank you so much for your recommendation.

[@helmutversino5274]

The Squier has more natural sound. The Sire look great but in my opinion the sound is too affected by the preamp

[@DropD]

You are exactly right !

[@dramado]

Except you can use the Sire in passive mode as well, removing the preamp all together. I have a P7 Sire and typically use it in passive for that reason.

[@helmutversino5274]

@@dramado sure! I've played a Sire V7 and I like it in passive mode, it's a well build bass with a grat tone. I don't like the preamp, it affect the tone too much in my opinion, but it would be a good thing for someone else

[@criticaltheist3992]

@@helmutversino5274 yea I like the preamp for boosting bass and using the bridge pickup for a modern tone and I also like using the neck with the mid tone to get a good thump.... but adjusting those 800 sire knobs on the fly outside of my studio would make my brain explode.

[@nrich5127]

First I must say very nice playing - it proves you don't have to be Victor Wooten to sound good - my nod goes to the Squier but the Sire is a very fine bass as well.

[@DropD]

Thank you so much ! Really appreciate that :) Yes, not a real gap between the two basses but Squier is first for me too.

[@JAK0449]

i like both.but Im a fender jb one pony trick man..I already used to fender, and squier...But then I try and bought a ire..5 strings...for the price it is more than gold....I think my 400e Sire is better than one of my fender (a mexican 5 strings) which I already love!!

[@DropD]

Thanks for your comment ! :)

[@josiahchavez1577]

Personally, I heard more bottom end growl in the squire bass.

[@DropD]

Yes, me too :)

[@ivanreonal4360]

Nice playing, by the way what string do you use for your squire jazz bass

[@DropD]

Thanks ! I used a basic set of Warwick strings, low tension.

[@perogrullo1008]

Sire sounds a little better. It also has an active preamp although this demo was made in passive mode. Active mode is an extra that the squier doesn't have

[@DropD]

Yep, you're right, it adds precision and dynamic. Thank you for your comment !

[@YummyPork]

Excellent comparison. Your playing and the choice of passages for each pickup combination was great.

[@DropD]

Thanks a lot !

[@churchbass3]

Your favorite. Why?

[@DropD]

My favorite is the Squier : great price, lighter, slim neck, the B string sounds better, just pickups are less precise.... The Sire it's a beautiful bass, better woods, pickups, many options (passive/active, rolled fingerboard) but more heavy, the neck profile is bigger, more fret buzz in the higher notes and looks cheap in details (knobs, fret work). Personnally, not my bass.

[@johnmiles6335]

Come on everyone, they both sounds great and it proves my point of about basses that you are not going sound any better with an expensive bass if you a good bass player. He did not over play it, he allowed

[@johnmiles6335]

What I'm trying to say is that bass player took a econo bass and gave the sire a run for the money, in fact my option the squire sound more smoother than sire.

[@hodaridaniels8786]

I still will say Sire basses because of the preamp and pickups that it has on the instrument. On Squier basses it is usually passive and not active unless it's the Contemporary series.

[@DropD]

Yes, passive pickups on Squier basses. On Affinity, they are not great (basic sound) but in general, I prefer the feeling of the Squier and the electronic simplicity.

[@gsharpslayer3287]

Yea and I seen some Squiers with the action at the nut crazy high. Sire came essentially ready to play.

[@DropD]

Unfortunately, it's the lottery for many brands. My Sire was horrible, high action, fret buzz and bad fretwork while my Squier is very nice at those points. Sire process and quality control are very similar to Squier.

[@Ralferator]

To me the Squier sounds better, surprisingly - has more Soul

[@DropD]

Yes, I agree !

[@alfieharries]

What is the weight/neck dive like on the squier?

[@DropD]

Sorry, I don't know exactly.

[@mrjerping3498]

passive vs active? 🤔

[@DropD]

Passive vs passive mode (Sire).

[@therealmarkperic6031]

Tone setup on the amps its cool en style on play thnks

[@DropD]

Thank you so much !

[@akramnurfajri8426]

sire is born for slap. no debate.

[@DropD]

Exactly ! : )

[@incommunito]

very useful! and the comments just as well!

[@DropD]

Thank you so much !

[@joschelei262]

Let me point out that the Sire can be tweaked to taste.

[@DropD]

Yes with the preamp, it offers more versatility.

[@sergeev322]

Sire and Squier and StingRay are two years old with plastic tuners.

[@Lalairu]

Have you tried the V5? It has simpler controls

[@DropD]

No, maybe one day ! Love the torrefied neck on it and like you said, simpler controls is better (for my opinion).

[@Lalairu]

@@DropD they seem very nice. I might get one someday :3

[@nunecoco2349]

The Squier, according to some major online vendors, will not be over explosive with its standard Fender-like pickups. On the other hand the Sire is amazin as well with active pick ups. Duh someone might express. I love and miss the Squier Affinity Jass V-bass.

[@DropD]

Thanks for your comment !

[@PavelDashkov]

Why both so noisy? Are there basses themselves?

[@DropD]

The noise is an interference between my amp and my pc. Basses are very quiet.

[@jonslee1110]

Could I get the name of this song please??

[@DropD]

It's not a song, just a backing track :)

[@jonslee1110]

Doesn't have any name i can search for?? Or is it your own backing track? Sounds really nice.

[@DropD]

Yes, It's my backing track. So Thank you for the compliment !

[@michaelb.42112]

Sire is a far superior bass in every way. You got the Squier to sound great, though !

[@DropD]

Thank you so much for your comment ! My Sire wasn't great, one with neck problem but the sound was very good ;)

[@tijnblub6221]

dunno the sound doesn't differ that much

[@dmon7464]

Sire pickups are harsh and lack mids in passive The Squier is more smooth, round and fuller, better for mix.

[@DropD]

Thanks, I totally agree with you !

[@lauriebluesguy]

Not much in it to be honest, both great basses for the price.

[@mtp04987]

Squire all day.

[@DropD]

Amen 🙏

[@rfuriati]

Sire o Fender? ..

[@DropD]

It's Squier not Fender. Not the same production.

[@pierrojules]

The Squier has a more aggressive and natural tone. The Sire offers more flexibility to adjust its tone.

[@DropD]

Exactly ! Thanks for your comment :)

[@DarrenSaw]

Squier build quality is very hit and miss, I'd make sure anyone planning to buy one plays it first.

[@DropD]

Exact but it's the same thing for most brands (ex : Sire, Epiphone, Ibanez...).

[@lachainedelafamille4237]

I thing you should compare the sire vs Squier active de luxe V (with preamp)

[@DropD]

Maybe one day !

[@hancyber]

Its not fair active vs passive hahahaha.. but both sound was a sweet jb

[@DropD]

No active mode in this demo for the Sire so it's fair and for me, Squier wins.

[@BroodingPeeps]

Not sure it's fair to compare a bass with a preamp to one that doesn't. Slap a preamp on the Squier, then it'd be fair.

[@DropD]

The Sire bass is in passive mode in this demo.

[@luisartuzsilva8334]

A mi parecer las cuerdas del squier no son nuevas , se escuchan bastante gastadas , en el slap es evidente...hubiese sido justo ambos bajos con igualdad de condiciones.

[@DropD]

Thank you for your comment, yes Strings on the Squier aren't new but Sire basses have better eq (passive and active) the sound is clearer, more defined than the Squier, whatever old or new string set.

[@mountainman8775]

Can‘t believe I‘m saying this: the squire takes this one

[@DropD]

Ah ah :)

[@sirqbass]

sire v5!!! (2 squiers cv sent back with useless neck)

[@DropD]

Thanks for your comment !

[@legacy92tw]

the affinity is better than vintage modified series?

[@DropD]

I've never tried the vintage modified series but I think close to the Affinity conception with a better look and pickups(?).

[@manojkumarsarma6111]

VM is better

[@DropD]

I will try VM one day :)

[@baldbassdude]

are my eyes wrong or does the sire have smaller string spacing?

[@DropD]

Maybe but not much !

[@valendis]

Damn that's a weird right hand placement 😅

[@DropD]

Not academic, for sure 😄

[@doorgedraaid399]

The V7 is not the cheapest Sire ...and to compare it with an affinity ( cheapest ).. The Squier has so much better tone ...In my country the squier is around 200 cheaper as the V7 ...... i rest my case.

[@DropD]

Thanks for your comment ;) You're right !

[@rfuriati]

This Basses are Diferents, Clearly Sire has been miss-Player , using wrong eq presets and extremly brigth strings . Sorry, V7 is much more than is show es here

[@DropD]

The eq is neutral in this video and original strings are used for both. Sorry but the comparison is fair. I respect your opinion.

[@alfieharries]

What strings?

[@DropD]

Harley Benton strings ! Light gauge.

[@TheBluesine]

What a stupid comparison, these two basses are in different price and quality brackets! If your going to compare , make the comparison fair

[@DropD]

What a stupid comment, this is precisely the reason why this video is interesting. The comparison is not unfair, if you read the other comments, you will see that the Squier is the majority choice. A lot of bassists here prefer the Squier (and me too) for a better playability neck, feeling and vintage sound.

[@tijnblub6221]

stupid comment, you can compare what you want