Sire Z3 VS Music Man Stingray HH (Raw Tone Comparison)

[@davidhull6332]

Both sound really nice, I’d give the MM a slight edge, a slight better definition (or tone) for my taste. But that might be do to the rosewood neck. Nice job 👍

[@johnr374]

Having just bought a Z7 I was hoping I'd like the tone on the Sire better but the MM takes this one for sure.

[@bertilbroddeus7659]

Hello I dom’t agree with you My Sire Z7 5 str. Swamp Ash stands up fine sgainst the mm ! But you have to learn the prea amp. ! Have a nice day !

[@chriscureton622]

Sire Z3 was snappier plus 2 thousand dollars cheaper and has an 18 volt pre amp not a 9 volt. Z3. My next bass. 👺🔥

[@RamaNatan]

@@chriscureton622 go for it!

[@rhoodj]

Me too. Z3 - 5 blue.. 😂😅

[@coolray3334]

Got mine today ,its a beast

[@RamaNatan]

@@coolray3334niceeee

[@RamaNatan]

@@rhoodj❤️

[@ericplummer4089]

The real deal sounds like the "real deal"!!! Looks like he's having more fun on the "real deal"! I've been itching for the sire with the HS set up cuz l want a stingray or sterling with the h/s set up and the lakland 55-02 didn't do it for me, neither did the ibanez 815, (ordered it from gc and returned it the very next day!) I'll just wait until l can afford the "real deal"🤣🤣🤣. Great company video!

[@RamaNatan]

having more money always good to try all the real deals but when no money, get the affordable ones :) experiencing both will give you more choices

[@rapidfirerob4]

I have an Alembic Spoiler, an Eve IONA, made in Scotland, and earlier this year, an Ibanez SRMS 800 multi Scale. I loved the Dingwall I tried at NAMM, but too pricey. Same for MM. I've always been curious about MM, but the price is too hight. I've seen numerous great reviews of the Z3. I may pick one up next year.

[@bifbassman]

Sire, all around reasons... Good on you for test‼️ I did detect Jack crakle on Sire tho?

[@RamaNatan]

sometimes need to tighten it up

[@alexandre7185]

Sire 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@BriggsBackingTracks]

Nice work! Which bass/neck feels better to play?

[@RamaNatan]

@@BriggsBackingTracks for slim lover go for the MM, for a bit chunky feel, the Z3 I don’t mind with both

[@daryelmiller9272]

Rama, Sire Z3 vs M5...whatcha think?

[@RamaNatan]

@@daryelmiller9272 different animal both nice

[@Bassman6]

What is the string spacing at the bridge, I was told 17.5mm. (on the Z7 5 string). and can you do the same test with the Z7 pre-amp.

[@RamaNatan]

@@Bassman6 don’t own the Z7 yet. Feels 18mm to me

[@Bassman6]

@@RamaNatan THANKS A MILLION, I have already pre-order the bass, I'm at a point to where paying $2.000.00 to $4.000.00 for that MM sound is not going to happen at this point in my life. I have own the MusicMan and Ken Smith and sold them (why I don't know!) The AW SIRE Z7 cost me $699.00

[@RamaNatan]

@@Bassman6I love Smith! Wanna own it someday

[@dwitiyodrajat6151]

Bang, kedua bassnya pake senar merek apa dan ukuran berapa?

[@RamaNatan]

@@dwitiyodrajat6151 Z3 spertinya DAdario nickel, yg MMan = fender senar sptinya.

[@jacobayeni7834]

Sounds like the pickup in the sire is wired in series.

[@RamaNatan]

Series is the thickest tone on the M7 preamp, switches go down, I kinda agree on your view

[@AlexanderHolovachov]

Thanks for max treble shootout - the zing, that's what I need from a stingray bass :) Sire sounds pretty damn close to the real thing, is not it?

[@RamaNatan]

@@AlexanderHolovachov Somehow the max treble on Z3 is USABLE for finger style and slap, for just $500!!! My eyes 👀 and 👂 ears are blind to others! 😆✌️

[@daryelmiller9272]

@@RamaNatan That's what I'm saying...for $500 bucks, you can't beat it!!!

[@Mike-li5uv]

Wouldn’t a better comparison be the Sterling Stingray?

[@RodneyGurdal]

I want to know how close the Sire is to the real Stingray, not how close it is to another cheap copy.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

The Z3 sounds a bit more harsh than the Stingray, but it still is a killer bass for the money.

[@RamaNatan]

Other type of string and EQing could smoothen that out. but yes value is good

[@SisterRose]

It's just cause the EQ is crazy and lets you add top end. The Musicman doesn't really do the high highs, it's kinda filtered off.

[@RamaNatan]

@@SisterRose that’s kinda sweet from the MM to filter the harsh high end

[@SisterRose]

@@RamaNatan depends what you're into. the roll off seems a bit too much to me, you don't really get the typical "Active Bass" sound. would be weird for a Marcus Miller branded instrument to not have that top end imo

[@juanfranmar]

Love this Sire Bass. I will buy One!

[@RamaNatan]

They're killing it with the new 2024 release

[@rhoodj]

@@RamaNatan kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6iliYdjecmFbrM Is this the mixer you are using for your videos?

[@hporter056]

Sire Z3 sound almost as good as my old school 1990 Music Man Sabre. For the money i would go with a Z3 over any music man bass. I also have a sterling, Z3 is better

[@RamaNatan]

@@hporter056 glad to hear that

[@TSE_WOODY]

Mid max sounded a lot better on the MM but the sire kept up on the other settings imo

[@RamaNatan]

@@TSE_WOODY Yes the full mid on MM is not poking your face

[@UriSala]

Can Z3 do passive?

[@RamaNatan]

@@UriSala yes push pull mode on the bass knob

[@raaadu]

The music man sounds more organic, the sire more platic🤔

[@vox1962]

The Sire sounds fantastic

[@RamaNatan]

Good value! as its original Sire's mission, they should stick to that noble mission :)

[@SisterRose]

slapping does not look fun on a HH stingray, lol. Can you lower the front pickup enough you can fit your finger under? I wouldn't want to run a big humbucker like that too close to the strings in the neck anyway

[@RamaNatan]

@@SisterRose right!! 😅 the owner of the MM said that’s the challenge of the MM series HH

[@coolray3334]

Getting mine, MM tomorrow😅

[@RamaNatan]

@@coolray3334❤🎉

[@baymiyagi85]

MM blows this out of the water. Its not that z3 is bad or anything but Stingray is pure magic. Also latest stingrays come with 18 v preamp not 9v as they use to be.

[@RamaNatan]

I'd like to try the new ones with 18, should have more power

[@perrysar5954]

All MM basses are wayyyy overpriced for a bolt on instrument

[@RamaNatan]

now we have a choice

[@PeppeRicciardi]

MM sounds better

[@shapa-47]

MM sounds better than Sire, you can especially hear it on slap! In addition, the author of the video, the volume on the Sire was made higher than the MM, you need to make the same volume on both instruments, otherwise this is not a correct comparison!

[@RamaNatan]

@@shapa-47 Agree, MM has a snappier tone on that slap. The preamp kinda crisp

[@shapa-47]

@@RamaNatan Well, what did you want, instruments from completely different price categories, Sire $500 and MM $3000!

[@son0fsocal]

MM is so much better sounding, and will re-sell for much higher.

[@AlexandarShmex]

And you will just ignore the 2k$ difference?

[@johnr374]

When I bought my MMs, I loved the feel and sound but kept thinking "damn I just spent $2000+". After buying a Sire Z7 for $570 I feel like I just stole it. Killer bass for the price point. That said, your comment is 100% correct.

[@xenogear88]

@@AlexandarShmex 2k$ in USA, lucky you! It's almost 4k euros in EU now...

[@RamaNatan]

@@johnr374 price difference will always be a concern for some people :)

[@claudiosaettoni9031]

Ma come fai a paragonarli? Uno ha un singolo humbucket, l'altro doppio, video inutile

[@RamaNatan]

Please read the description first before commenting

[@Bassic778]

I had a StingRay 5 HH Special. It was an incredible bass but the thing that bothered me was the sound of the bridge pickup soloed didn't have the high-end sting and presence that I wanted. I sold it and got a great deal on a StingRay 5 H Special THAT SOUNDS AMAZING and a lot more bite!!! The Z3 has more bite, definition, and bottom and has a very versatile preamp! I love my StingRay 5 H Special but I'm still seriously considering getting a Z7 5!!!

[@RamaNatan]

@@Bassic778 you think Z3 can face the Stingray 5 H Special?

[@Bassic778]

@@RamaNatan I'm very curious and would really like to see that!!!

[@HarryPothead4304]

How can they even compare a budget knock off to the real thing.

[@Bassic778]

@@HarryPothead4304 I have yet to play a Z3 or Z7 and can't vouch for how good they actually are but I'm impressed with the video reviews I've seen so far. BUT, my StingRay 5 H Special is on another level and I will NOT REPLACE IT with a Z7 5!!!

[@HarryPothead4304]

@@Bassic778 The video reviews are probably from people who can't afford a high end music man stingray.