Taking a second look @ the Sire V7

[@calvindurham9253]

Johnny, you almost got me. I thought you were ambidextrous until I saw the writing on your shirt. LMAO!!

[@drandau79]

Someone already probably said this but the tone works in active or passive. And the stacked mid let’s you select what part of the mids you want to boost/cut. Keep up the great work!

[@sherwinparker9031]

The knob below the volume is tone, second knob is blend, third is treble, the fourth is mid with a mid sweep. ( No high mid or low mid) . Last knob is bass. In passive only the blend and master tone controls work.

[@etymon10]

Come for the gear talk, stay for the absolute joy of hearing JLL effortlessly whipping off all these killer licks.

[@freshlypie5653]

I got the second gen P7, honestly couldn't be any happier with it. Sire make a great bass at an epic price

[@drandau79]

That’s the one I have! I love it!

[@louisthomas8408]

Hey Johnny, Marcus (Miller) discusses all the functions and features 👌🏾 of this bass in his videos. Check it out. If you want to hear from the horses mouth.

[@louisthomas8408]

I have 2 of them. A four and a 5string .

[@barryjackson4680]

That Bass is the Game Changer!!! I have the first and second generation v7 5 string basses. I also own a couple of their M series Basses as well. Sire Basses are everything that they’re built to be as far as the Quality of them.

[@Kubooxooki]

"Did you open this thing up?" "ABSOLUTELY!“ 😂 Love you, Johnny! ❤️

[@supersamschwartz]

I just bought a V7 in part because of this video. Comes in a few days and can’t wait to play it! Killer vid

[@KeithCopeland778]

From day one, I have enjoyed my V75 since 2016. I've been blessed to own a Ken Smith, an Alembic, a Warwick, and a Peavey Cirrus USA among others. In my opinion, for the money, it's very hard to get a bass with more or equal quality, features, playability, and tone. And the low B and the sustain, especially for a bolt-on bass, is ridiculous!

[@mkphotofusion3676]

You've got all the basses I plan to buy! Music is life!

[@KeithCopeland778]

@@mkphotofusion3676 I need to clarify what I said! I no longer own the Cirrus, the Warwick, the Alembic or the Smith. I do regret selling the Cirrus and the Smith!

[@churchbass3]

Passive switch has tone knob and blend. Sire is very versatile

[@mastermanningtkd]

Left handed or right handed. Johnny is still awesome ...just incredible

[@RC-jg7lz]

My go to bass. Got mine 2015. Love the sounds.

[@ramshaar2597]

Keep the groove on active mode buddy always be strong.

[@t.j.meechan682]

I've never gotten my hands on a Sire. I would definitely like to try one out someday.

[@ericward8010]

The day I ordered my Sire V7 with alder body and rosewood fretboard I went to the Sadowsky factory, and the one I wanted cost $5500. I went back to my hotel and ordered the Sire @$799. It took about 3 weeks to arrive, but it was love at 1st note. That one got killed saving my life in a car accident. Insurance bought my current V7 with Maple fretboard and ash body. Slightly heavier, but better details. (Gen 2). Absolutely killer bass. The magic is in the mids. I've got DR fatbeams on it now- it came with D'Addarios, but I'm gonna get some SIT foundations on your recommendation.

[@mikeburford3005]

@@ericward8010 Yeah, I'd also much rather have a good production bass for $799 than a $5,500 Sadowsky. Maybe if I were filthy rich I would feel differently. The quality and sound of production models these days are fabulous! Enjoy you bass, man!

[@filkoveslo]

1st knob - volume and tone (works in active and pasive) 2nd knob - pickup blend (works in active in pasive) 3rd knob - high cut/boost (only active) 4th knob - mid cut/boost and mid frequency (only active) 5th knob - bass cut/boost (only active)

[@davidhull6332]

I was not a fan of that bass either initially. But once I tried a used one at G.C. that completely changed my mind. I have owned 7:41 several American Fender jazz basses deluxe, a BassMod, a Pedulla jazz bass, 2 Carvin SB 5000, a Musicman $$, which was not a jazz bass of course. And I have to say that the Sire v3 excelled each one of them , I was totally stunned. I would occasionally see guys playing the Sire bass and think to myself, maybe this guy is playing that Sire bass just because it’s affordable. No that’s not the case those have tone and versatility, and I must say the neck at least on the one I brought felt sort of like Lakland neck. Which I do think Lakland necks are great !

[@gregpruitt1647]

I have a 4 string version of the V7. I am seriously thinking about picking up a 5 string. I love these basses. These have amazing tone in both active and passive modes.

[@andreapoliti3110]

John you have a wonderful tool in your hands!

[@michaeljoeallen9412]

The pickup blend works in passive.

[@dbass9767]

I have the Sire 2nd Gen P7 and M7, fantastic basses much different than the V7, M7 unbelievable versatility, P7? You've got to play it, nuff said!

[@Algman457]

Yesssss... luv them .. I have two

[@hodaridaniels8786]

I love Sires they are good, pre amp is so pristine it is nice.

[@mainsblanches8793]

It as a sweepable mid, top is the frequency selector and the bottom is the sweep (or vice-versa)!!...

[@Amanet13]

Thank you Johny,i was thinking either V5 or V7.But I think I’ll go V7 maple neck.

[@paulbabington125]

The lower stacked mid frequency control is for setting the mid range frequency ,and the control on top of it is for controlling the amount of mids you want in your sound. You can make it growl or clean at a set mid tone of your choice, these basses have massive voicing range/tone flexibility, especially the v7 vintage has the 70s bridge spacing, which is closer to the bridge pick up , and gives it more growl .

[@bassbutter4767]

I've had about 12 Sire Marcus Miller basses in my life All sounded fantastic!.... This one does not. This pre amp is NOT complicated at all ! Everyday will use devices that have way more switches and knobs and screens and sliders then this bass. This is a great instrument! Easy to operate, Full of great tones looks cool😎 and Is at a great price no matter which model you get!!!+ Keep up the great work Sire! I will keep buying them!!🎵🎶

[@PokemonTrainerScott]

Dude that slap tone at the end is Amazing!!

[@Kakker71]

Got the 2. gen V7 and P7 5-string. KILLER basses! The P7 is my absolute favourite soundwise, but the neck of the V7 with the satin finish....that neck just makes you wanna stroke your chin against it :-D. Got the P5 5 string on the way...can´t wait. P bass AND satin finish on the roasted maple neck...already feel the juices running!!

[@louisthomas8408]

Well Johnny I couldn't be silent on this one. [Ace here] I have 2 myself the M V7 (4 str) and M V (2 gen) 5 strg. I love them both and the V7 reminds me of my Musicman Sting Ray(on steriods) and the (MV) is hot but I'm still twinking it to the right sound on my E string. (Not popping or growling enough for me). You're right they are two of very many babies of mine. Depending on the gig and the color of the attire will determine which axe gets the call. (When I'm not on my go to Bill Buddah Dickens Bass). Shaddeekaka!!

[@hodaridaniels8786]

A great looking and sounding bass, I like Sire basses.

[@MegaTerryNutkins]

Been gigging my Gen1 V7 5 string as my main bass for years now. Excellent preamp, clear low B and a super neck are gamechangers at that price. The hardware could do with a refresh for Gen3 IMO.

[@slockwood83]

I was hoping you would do a video on these bases. I have one I got it about 3 1/2 -four years ago and I love it.

[@michealquiles5718]

God bless you Jesus Loves you 🙏 ❤.. you need to do a full class on just slapping for like 2 hours 🤣

[@excellenceinyou]

The knob under the volume is a tone passive knob for passive and active

[@myklehicks32]

I have a Tobacco Sunburst Sire v7 Marcus Miller Jazz Bass 4 Strings.

[@mikebachert8171]

JHONNY ,you are amazing, I can only play lefthanded,you my brother, are awsome left or right handed I've never seen anything like you bro,love to spend some time with you, I could learn some stuff peace bro

[@majorbassman]

Knobs are volume-tone, treble,mid,low mids, bass. Saw the Marcus Miller video about the v7.

[@BDGGaddie]

I like the Sire V7 thanks for the vid. I still want the 2012 Fender Jazz but I may get the Sire still pondering.... Shhhh! I'm a procrastinator when buying gear🤔. And how you gonna dis Hootie? No introduction, no shout out, nothing. Hootie I see you! 🤪😅 Great video as usual. 👍🏾 Shada-kaka

[@alfredshorterjr4770]

Tone knob works in passive mode

[@MrFish123123]

I've been waiting for you to do this with SIRE BASS :) If you can compare also a V3 would be cool.. Greetings from Macedonia!

[@kiezersosay49]

Your my kinda dude. A youthful type. I figure the more youthful i act and am, the more youthful ill stay...

[@brucemerryman7365]

The pre amp is so crazy I usually play mine in passive mode. It’s a good guitar but I have a squire 70’s VM that I actually like better. Mine is the second gen M7.

[@andremartinez8510]

Damn,you left handed .That's AMAZING!

[@beatrocka5]

Look at the letters on his shirt. The vid is shot from the selfie camera.

[@VmShpman82]

Good to see you again .

[@joeljamminjc8922]

It definitely changed mines after I got me a V7. Can’t take my hands off of it. That bass will make folks pull out air freshener and Lysol.

[@LONGCASTLE777]

Lol

[@joesmithva757]

Probably my favorite out the basses Ive heard you play

[@zj1086]

I love your content but I must say it’s funny you say we have to learn the configuration of the bass and you were not sure what each knob did lol

[@jamescammack6720]

Maestro......! Fantastic presentation of that bass... I was on tour in Senegal and ran into Marcus Miller and he showed me his five string fretted and his fretless. Surprisingly fantastic instruments. Love you man...Have you ever done a video on a series one Alembic or an Alembic essence five Street?

[@LONGCASTLE777]

i have Alembic videos...and thank you for coming by my site...........what an honor

[@jamescammack6720]

@@LONGCASTLE777 I would definitely love to see this series one reviewed by you

[@jamescammack6720]

@@LONGCASTLE777 thx for checking in

[@gsharpslayer3287]

One of the bolts on my sire Bass on the bridge was black....I was like thinking “is that a Marcus thing? Black tooth looking bass?Lol” Contacted sire they sent the part in two days No problem. good customer service on top of excellent sounding Basses.

[@rhoodj]

I got this v7 2nd Gen one on sale 6 months ago for $525 new. It has great aggressive sound. 7 tone controls. you have to learn this system. The only issue I have with it, on active mode I have interference hissing noise with my amp. we have to find the right position angle and distance. I think the first generation has 2 batteries, 18v preamp system.

[@henryfreeman7748]

Very nice instrumement

[@franksmith4383]

I just got a 2nd gen V7 vintage last week from Chuck Levin's in DC. He's right that you have to learn how to work the controls. Once you do, it's like, you can make it do what evah. Only thing I don't like about it, is that it's insanely heavy.

[@KozmykJ]

My #1 Bass is a Modulus Q5 but I got me a V7 rosewood 4 String in their second year and it's very cool and gives me all the 'Jazz'ness I want. My active/passive balance is even when the EQ is centred. Someone needs to read up on how the controls work ... jus' sayin. It's not difficult ... There's this thing called the Interwebz LOL 😜 Stack 1 Upper > Master Vol - Outer Overall tone (works on both Passive and Active) Blend Knob Treble Knob Stack 2 Upper > Mid Gain - Outer Mid Freq Switch - Active/Passive Bass Knob

[@fitzbjones]

I previously owned the M7 and Vintage V7 and maybe I received two bad ones, but they both had fret buzz issues and electronics were not what I was expecting. I was really disappointed in the M7 as it did not feel good in my hands. It felt cheap and the V7 is the nicer of the two, but it is heavy.

[@georgewilliams7227]

In passive mode. Only the volume tone and pan work.

[@XXXSuperBass]

The tone knobs works in active and passive

[@VmShpman82]

Nice. That one has machine heads.

[@doj8763]

I have had the vintage and the normal V7. I didn't like the 60's pickup position so I sold it. I liked the one with the 70's pickup position, but that one was stolen. Word to the wise though, they're heavy as a tank.

[@greandre68]

Marcus Miller has a tutorial on the pre amp on KZbin, it explains the mid and mid frequency . The bass sounds amazing, great job, I appreciate your honesty.

[@mastermanningtkd]

Left handed Johnny is better than most bass players. How many people do you know that play left or right handed to that level...Johnny you are incredible. I have the act same bass but the rear pickup has stopped worked, maybe a loose wire. If I wanted to change it what would fit?

[@frizzno0317]

i fuckin' want it!!!!!how much??? and where you got it? So what didn't you like about it at first?

[@patrickgaddy8051]

The magic happens at 10:20. Sir you are awesome!

[@NSiahsBassWorld]

Love the V7.

[@Algman457]

Knob under volume is overall tone for passive move

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Johnny channeling his inner Marcus Miller..

[@bueller8278]

Hobo depot got that magic mesh

[@shawnlewis220]

The knob underneath the volume knob is a passive tone knob

[@calvinwilds46]

The knob works in active & passive tone control

[@777SCW]

If you have the opportunity, check out the 5string Sire M7 smokin! Always enjoy every presentation you bring and deliver. Each video I'm always enlightened. God Bless. 🙋‍♂️🙏👍💯🎸

[@leedodson3136]

I have the 4 string M7, love it! 2nd generation.

[@theikeman6496]

I was given a Sire pre for my Mexican Fender Jazz. My friend took the bass and installed or had it installed. I got it back, it sounds good but the controls don't all work right. So,,,I ordered a Tone Monster with five pots. I've previously dropped a Audere in another of my basses. Easy. The plate comes ready to go. But, this seems a bit complicated. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

Bass is a beast! I own the old one

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Thump that Bas ...man!!! :) 👍🔥💯

[@305basslines6]

Well DOne

[@samboliah3691]

Very impressive. How long have you been playing left handed?

[@silentyouber2816]

I use to think the videos were flipped until he spoke about playing left handed in one of his videos.

[@novajeff]

The video is flipped. He's right handed. Look at his T-Shirt, the lettering is backwards and his wedding band is on the wrong hand.

[@paulgaudion8198]

novajeff AND the logo on the bass is reversed, as is the ladies shirt next to the door “SOUL” backwards

[@paulgaudion8198]

At 1:54 you can see the headstock logo is backwards

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

It shouldn't drop on passive mode, I hear no difference when I put it from active in passive mode, you only loose your active settings, volume stays the same, I have the V3 2nd gen. This is a V7 1st gen if I'm right. Great basses, just make sure you have one with a straight neck, my first V3 didn't so it couldn't be set up propperly.

[@leedodson3136]

Johnny, I heard those basses are heavy. How much do you think it weighs? Also like you I’m “Olé School “ but I just purchased the Sire “ Marcus Miller “ M7. It’s nice, 24 fret and humbuckers . If you get the chance check one out. Stay safe and healthy! 👍✌️

[@rickrolli7091]

This video is a good example of how you have to know "How your girl" talks to you. You actually spent the time to figure out how she walks and talks. This one seems to communicate in a different way through its control knobs. I know someone that has it and he prefers his G&L over the Sire bass. I heard other people say they like the bass but it has the same issue that you were just mentioning. The controls are a little different to understand. I have a Series 10 that's actually good. but it's passive 3 knob configuration makes it hard to get the right tone out of it. It's always the quest for tone out of that one. It's either too crisp or too muddy. Not sure what to do for that. I've considered changing the internals and adding a second tone knob and phase switch. I'm still not sure what should be the proper fix fix for this girl.

[@jeromefisher7887]

At 4:50 he talks about a "little blue square and inside the square is a little white circle" where you can turn it up for more boost. Has anyone with this bass done that too?

[@rhoodj]

Sterling by Music Man RAY35QM StingRay 5-String Electric Bass Vs Marcus Miller Sire V7 2nd Generation?

[@danieldixon4236]

Hello Johnny, I really appreciate your channel, and the content you bring..... Please let me know your process to send my bass for your services! Thank you..

[@LONGCASTLE777]

THE HOBO DEPOT CUSTOM BASS SHOP in Richmond va

[@lesliwells5433]

WHATS UP JOHNNY,QUESTION:FOR THE MONEY UNDER $2000 6-string bass comes close to a KEN SMITH BASS,GOOD PLAYABILITY,AND TONE

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

Shadakaka Long!! I have a quick question. Where is your go to site to order the Tone Monster preamps that you are always installing?

[@jefwilliams05]

Julian Vargas I found them on EBay. $48.00

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

@@jefwilliams05 me too but I don't know if that's the ones he uses

[@VmShpman82]

is that a Left hander ?

[@pb-wb2rr]

How much does that bad boy weigh?

[@ivanrivera5795]

The thing I dont like about sire basses is the headstock!

[@wallace_nelson]

I have the Sire Marcus Miller V9 2nd Gen. JLL Shada Kaka

[@Davyjj]

I've been hoping you'd do one of them, I have the v3

[@11coopbasscooper55]

Hey, there goes that left handed Johnny Lee Long coping guy. Long time no see. I thought you were gone for ever. I guess I was wrong. Lol! Yes,...Johnny have to see this one. He's doing something on the Sire V7 that Johnny didn't do. Lol! I'm quite sure Johnny saw this already, even though this guy always coping off of Johnny's videos. Very good lesson here. Thanks. :D

[@ramshaar2597]

🙃👌

[@anterix1999]

Sounds good. One question: does the tone works also in passive mode?

[@papachung6639]

It does

[@jmoosic]

Do you have any ideas for making a Yamaha - TRBX174EW sound its' best?

[@lucybarney1]

Preamp is supposed to be pretty good and 18 volt circuit ?

[@flutingandbassing]

What's your thoughts on Ibanez Musician 924?

[@kentjae]

The knob layout is volume/ tone, blend, treble, mid/ mid frequency, bass. In passive the volume/tone and blend knobs only work Bootjack

[@myklehicks32]

And it is a Maple Finger board.

[@gregorywilliams744]

i have to of them a 2nd gen v7 with a sawdosky&1st gen with a audre jz pre nasty for the💵

[@110380michael]

A youtuber I cant find any longer took those electronics in favor of a simple Sadowsky 2 band preamp.

[@danademski6880]

Did you film this in a mirror? Everything is the opposite!

[@deldavis2723]

Long road to the Marcus sound

[@andreapoliti3110]

Hi John, I saw a SIRE MARCUS MILLER M7 SWAMP ASH 5 strings for around $ 450 and I am very attracted to it! You know him? Have you ever tried it? Is it worth the proposed price?

[@leedodson3136]

If it’s the black front and swamp ash back buy it. $450 is an excellent price. $850 new! 2nd generation.👍👌

[@jewdproductionmainemanvide9913]

Wer can I find a left hand sire like that?? If u can plz respond

[@tiny2.011]

#TeamLefty