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I'm seriously considering buying the TBK version of this bass, but buying a bass online scares me as well. If anyone has any experienced reviews of this bass or know anything about the Sire's return policy it would be greatly appreciated.
Congrats, sir......Mine comes in Thursday 6/2, same color as yours but 5-String...thanks for the headsup and posting the control plate because the switches were a huge question for me of how the taps worked....also, now I know which single-coils are used so I need to measure the distance when mine gets here
Once again: Grats and Ill be posting back in this thread when mine gets here
Once again: Grats and Ill be posting back in this thread when mine gets here
Tomorrow is your Big DAY hopefully you do get your Bass on time. Mine was Delayed a bit but well worth it. Got this funny feeling that your going to love your new M7 BASS. Rock on Brother.
I would not worry: have 2 x V7 and 1 x M3 and also have an M7 on the way, never had an issue. These basses are well made. You can check on the Sire website but return should not be an issue if you do not like. But I think you will keep... All of my Sires are great basses, each one of them!
More details from Sire Tech Support regarding M7:
Body
Body Material : Alder/Ash with Solid top Flame Maple Wood
Body Shape : New Modern Bass
Body Color : TBK(Transparent Black) and NT(natural) for Ash Models, BR (Brown) and TBL (Transparent Blue) for the Alder Models all under Satin Finish
Neck
Neck Material : Hard Maple
Neck Shape : C-Shape
Scale : 34'/35' ( For 5 string 35' for clear low B )
Fingerboard : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 12”
Frets : Medium , 24 Frets
String Nut : Bone Nut
Inlay : White Pearl Dot
Neck Joint : 4/5 Bolt Individual Dot ( 5 hole for 5 string )
Nut Width:
M7 4 string: 38mm
M7 5 string : 45mm
Bridge String spacking
M7 4 string: 20mm
M7 5 string : 18mm
Pickup Spacing:
M7 4 string (1st string polepiece to 4th string polepiece)
Neck Pickup : 56.4mm
Bridge Pickup : 59.4mm
M7 5 string (1st string polepiece to 5th string polepiece)
Neck Pickup : 66.8 mm
Bridge Pickup : 70.2 mm
Elertronics
Pickups : Marcus Miller pure humbucker (MMPH set )
Electronics : Marcus Miller Heritage- 3 with Middle Frequency Control
Controls : Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive ), Three way switch per pickup (Series Mode, Parallel Mode and Single Coil Mode)
Knobs: Modern Black
Hardware
Bridge : Marcus Miller Custom Big Mass2 Bridge (String-Thru Body option Bridge)
Tuning Gear : Sire Diecasting Gear
Hardware Finish : Black
Pickguard: None
M7 weights
(please be advised that this is an estimate weight based on average and actual weight of each basses can be different)
M7 4 Alder bass 8.5-9.5 lbs
M7 4 Ash bass 8.8-9.8 lbs
M7 5 Alder bass 8.8-9.9 lbs
M7 5 Ash bass 9.3-10.3 lbs
Body
Body Material : Alder/Ash with Solid top Flame Maple Wood
Body Shape : New Modern Bass
Body Color : TBK(Transparent Black) and NT(natural) for Ash Models, BR (Brown) and TBL (Transparent Blue) for the Alder Models all under Satin Finish
Neck
Neck Material : Hard Maple
Neck Shape : C-Shape
Scale : 34'/35' ( For 5 string 35' for clear low B )
Fingerboard : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 12”
Frets : Medium , 24 Frets
String Nut : Bone Nut
Inlay : White Pearl Dot
Neck Joint : 4/5 Bolt Individual Dot ( 5 hole for 5 string )
Nut Width:
M7 4 string: 38mm
M7 5 string : 45mm
Bridge String spacking
M7 4 string: 20mm
M7 5 string : 18mm
Pickup Spacing:
M7 4 string (1st string polepiece to 4th string polepiece)
Neck Pickup : 56.4mm
Bridge Pickup : 59.4mm
M7 5 string (1st string polepiece to 5th string polepiece)
Neck Pickup : 66.8 mm
Bridge Pickup : 70.2 mm
Elertronics
Pickups : Marcus Miller pure humbucker (MMPH set )
Electronics : Marcus Miller Heritage- 3 with Middle Frequency Control
Controls : Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive ), Three way switch per pickup (Series Mode, Parallel Mode and Single Coil Mode)
Knobs: Modern Black
Hardware
Bridge : Marcus Miller Custom Big Mass2 Bridge (String-Thru Body option Bridge)
Tuning Gear : Sire Diecasting Gear
Hardware Finish : Black
Pickguard: None
M7 weights
(please be advised that this is an estimate weight based on average and actual weight of each basses can be different)
M7 4 Alder bass 8.5-9.5 lbs
M7 4 Ash bass 8.8-9.8 lbs
M7 5 Alder bass 8.8-9.9 lbs
M7 5 Ash bass 9.3-10.3 lbs
Why didn't they do the 5 string in 34" scale...
Still may get one but was trying to stick with 34" scale...
I'm in a dilemma...
...Grabs his credit card....puts it back up....grabs his card....puts it back up....
Still may get one but was trying to stick with 34" scale...
I'm in a dilemma...
...Grabs his credit card....puts it back up....grabs his card....puts it back up....
You are not alone, my friend ...Same story here )))
As a student its a hard choice. I probably will have to let go one of my other basses....
I want 5 str Sire M7, I want headless...ohhh man.
I just got a Washburn Headless 1000, but it's neck it too big for me.
I believe they have 30 day return policy but know this. I was scared to death about buying my sire (M3) sight unseen and I was blown away when it came in. Took it right to my guitar tech and he could find no needed adjustments flaws or problem with how it was built. He tore it apart looking for any flaw and he was amazed. I'm about to order a M7 and have no fears at all this time..
generally they will go to a 35" on a five due to the low B reacts better
How long was your M7 delivery delayed? I have a lefty M7 swamp ash on order and it is now going on close to 90 days, getting a little concerned! Thx
I just watched this M7 review and was pleased to know that all the control knobs were metal instead of plastic.
For the couple of guys who want a 34" mensure 5-string-- have you taken a look at Yamaha's TRBX 505? It's the bass I was strongly considering for a "first 5-string" before the M7 came out. There are some similarities in the features, you'd just be making do without the coil-splitting, Mid-sweep control, and figured top...
...just a thought!
...just a thought!
Are the side dots (fret markers on the side of the neck at the 3rd, 5th, ... frets) on the M7 the same size and look as the regular V7? I have not seen a profile shot of the M7 neck yet.
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I was seriously considering one until I was told they were not making one with a maple board. I was told that was a Custom Option not available and that wasn't going to happen. So I moved on with my lips poked out and then Bam. MTD Kingston came out with their Super 5. Basically the same config as what I was looking for and has an option of rosewood or maple board so I'm getting the bass I want with the maple board and it's not a Custom Option. If Sire had one with the maple board they would have gotten my money first.