Sire V8 Review - The Marcus Miller Jazz Bass with All The Right Ingredients - LowEndLobster Review
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Hi Everyone! Today we're reviewing one of the latest and greatest of the Sire V series basses, the Sire V8. This bass takes a lot of the great ingredients of the original V series and adds some upgrades including a killer roasted maple neck with pearl block inlays, an upgraded Marcus Miller Heavymass II bridge, and some great (though limited) color combinations. Plus you also get the incredibly robust and well priced Sire Bass Gig Bag. Should players swing for the extra cost of the V8 over the lower tier V models? Let's find out!
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If I'm being completely honest, there is a marked difference in your presentation style now, and it's really good to see you being comfortably yourself. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching. Much love.
Hear hear!
Came to say the same thing. Hooray Lobster! Hooray cats!
I thought it was his wife 😮
@@WillThibodeau Pretty sure you meant *her* wife 🏳⚧
Agreed
I’m so glad you’re back with videos! I’ve been watching them every time they arrive!!
it is so nice seeing you so carefree and happy and chillin in these new videos since your return!!! I mean, look at you!
The content machine is operational again! Always detailed with nice grooves!
I'm gonna need that new Lobster Logo as a sticker for the ol' bass case. Great review! 10/10 fricheks
Yes, please. This.
pleassseeee i need this
Pardon my ignorance, but what does "fricheks" mean?
@@MrGul oh no pardon necessary. It's just my last name. I saw Jeff Goldblum use his last name as a unit to rate tattoos that people had of him (7/10 Goldblums, etc) so I ripped that off.
@@TomFrichek Thank you very much for the polite answer! I could probably have figured that out if I had paid attention to your name, but here was obviously pretty ignorant... Sorry about that!
I have a 5 string V8. Had to sort the frets and replace the jack socket....not great on a brand new bass. I could've returned it but stuck with it. It sounds and plays great now....but.......but.........BUT......there are planets that weigh less and I'm sure it has it's own gravitational field!!!!
Echoing what another comment said. I'm delighted to see you back and so comfortable as you are, fantastic.
Sire had been putting out a LOT of new products lately. I hope they don't start rushing things and sacrificing quality
What do you mean by sort the frets? Was it poking?
@@-dash. No. frets 13-16 were high across g, d and a strings, a couple of others too, notably the c# on the B string, it meant that if you were setting the relief correctly you'd have horrible buzz at the low end, adding more relief it choked out at the high end.
All sorted now. Just a disappointment at this value of bass.
I'm not hugely impressed about sire quality, don't get me wrong the finish is superb but some of the functional detail that you expect to feel quality is a bit lacking.
Preamp controls feel very delicate
Must have taken so much bravery, absolutely fair play to you! The best bass channel on youtube!
Good that you’re back! And happy by the looks of it!😊
Woohoo, two LowEndLobster videos on one week!
“You can do it both ways” 🤣🤣🤣 you’re a riot lobsters!
Great tone and great playing. Better than ever! Welcome back.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
totally shocked!
welcome back!!!
I have a v7 in white with a tort pickguard. I love it. I like the pearl pickguard on this bass. This seems very similar with the exception of the neck and bridge. Loving the new look of the channel and how comfortable you have been with your new identity. Keep up the good work.
I bought V5 based on your recommendation and I am thrilled with this amazing instrument. Thank you!
WONDERFUL to see you back. Genuinely, I was a bit sad to see such an enthusiastic person kind of 'disappear'. I really need to get a Sire bass at some point. It's "my sound". All the very best to you!!!!!
Man, Lobster, Your playing is really something else now! I don't know if it's just being more comfortable so more comfortable expressing yourself, or if you've just been practicing your a** off for most of the year, or some combination of the two, but it's a marked improvement. I would have said you were a good player before, but now you're just on a different level. Really liking the new stuff.
Good tone. Great clarity when adjusted. Thanks for this demo/review.
The best reviews ive seen. " either way"
Complete,accurate, and honest.
Your reviews are great; just enough balance between casual talk and technical detail so even a newbie like me can understand clearly.
I'm definitely subbing, and will use a lot of the videos here as reference for choosing my 'first' instrument.
P.S: That strap is very cute :)
Another Great review as always! And big changes, hum? I wish you all the best!
It makes me sad the lobster claw is gone :(
The majority of us know the claw routine. It was fun but after you see it 35 times you know what is going on. Good it is retired and on with the new.
I feel you bro.. :/
So glad to see you're back on this space with detailed reviews and sick playing as always :')
Outstanding video! I always thought you were an excellent player but wow! Your playing and especially your artistry are amazing! Keep these videos coming. You are the closest bass players have to Phil McKnight on you tube 😊
I feel like 70s Jazz Bass open bridge tone is like it's own thing, it doesn't really do a ton in terms of "Bass" but is really nice as a "what if I squished a strat and a clav together" kind of sound
For the money, this might be the best Jazz bass buy out there. I’m curious what you think of it compared to the Sadowsky MetroExpress Jazz. As usual, great video!
Superb bass and playing Lobster! As soon as you started playing- instant Marcus Miller tone!
Love me some Sire.
The definition of punching above your weight.
Great stock but also excellent mod platforms.
Love all the new riffs and grooves you’ve created in your time off!
Great to see you back, solid reviews as per👌
Loving the new Lobster vibe, and I have to say, your playing has wildly improved recently! You’re killing it 😎
I love that you are back!!!
Finally have the “notifications” turned on. There you are!!!
YOU ARE FECKING KILLING IT!!!
I think that’s some of the best playing and tone, ever heard on a 🦞 video. Everything is improved. Wow!!!
Cheers
❤️right back at you!!!
Very proud of you and that was absolutely amazing. Missed you, thank you for coming back.
Thank you so much :)
I agree re Sire Pre Amp. Too much going on there and I found it was quite noisy as well when I recorded with it. They are great for the price but I ended up selling my Sire because of the pre amp and I didn't think it was worth it replacing the pre amp in the end.
On another note, just wanted to say I was inspired to mod up a Sterling Ray4 because of your videos. I ended up using the retrovibe stinger 77 preamp and retrovibe replacement Musician style pickup topped off with an Allbridge bridge which was the cherry on top. With the mods it's definitely a viable option instead of taking out my pre Ernie Ball 1983 Stingray. They both sound similar but also quite different.
Welcome back Lobster, You look happy :)
Nice to have you back !!! I have the V8 5str. Swamp Ash ! Love it❤
I got my Sire Z7 -5 str. Swamp Ash !
10 of 10 points ! It ’s sounds outstanding . I remember you said a year ago that Sire should built a bass with humbucking and single coil together ! And now voala’ they have their best bass ever ! Check it out and you get nuts !!!!
I’m stoked for you…🙏🏽 Great review
very interesting review, this bass sounds so "funky" good... and yeah, the white suits you nicely!
Great review. I have a first gen V7. All the upgrades to the V8 are what I would want. My V7 is VERY heavy! I got mine when they were first introduced and for an incredible price. Trying to justify the change to the V8, but your review has me really thinking about it. Thanks again for the great review.
Really love the new format. Also, I really like your outfit. Looks good.
Thanx for this. Possibly thinking about a Sire. You have helped me take a good look…..enjoyed this vid….❤
I love seen you back! you are awesome
I can confirm, playing bass guitar does cause giggles. That's why you often see the bassist standing relatively motionless, they are struggling to maintain composure.
LOL
Lobster, again, what a wonderful and excellent review that no one can achieve and in depth like what you did.
Really wishing to see your future review with Sire F10, saw there demo only, F10 sound can compete with Ken Smith and Fodera.
Looking forward for your future video, 2 video within a week such a bless!
Just want to say, I bought the v8 Sire 5 string because of this video. I absolutely love the bass and I bought it with the mind to swap the electronics but after recording with it, I’m probably going to leave it stock. It rocks!
Yay! Enjoy :)
I've been looking at the Sadowsky MetroExpress P/J then, I came across this review. Food for thought. Thanks for the review.
Great review as always. Thanks
Slay kween, so happy for you 🥹
you have to do a video on that pedal, that sounds incredible
Nice to have you back! I'm looking at this and the Cort GB Modern 4. Any thoughts on that bass? I'd love to see a review of that
Haven't had a chance to look at many corts
@@LowEndLobster Bummer. Great review all the same
9:20 Your outfit IS amazing 🙌✨ matches the vintage white bass to a T~ the close-up shots of the rotating bass are a great add, and your presenting has such a vibrant energy to it 🫶 cat mom is best mom!
I put Sadowsky J/J pickup set in my Sire V8 and oh my gosh, my jaw dropped and I was scratching the floor with it for a long time
I love that Microcosm so much I snagged a used one for $300. Looking forward to playing around with it!
Great video. Great review! My only criticism is that the video is a bit long, though.
Great video as always, Lobster! Is the Z-series review still coming? Seems like most reviewers still haven't received one
glad you’re back!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I was loving the slap style on this sweet chops 🎉
Good to have you back 😊
Great review, as usual. Still hoping you get your hands on an F10 series 5-string!
I’m back five hours later and am now buying this bass based on this video! Miller is a big inspiration and at this price point the bass is a no brainier
Enjoy :)
I love your videos and I love your cat! Beautiful looking bass!
Great review! I'm going to have to pick one up.
Glad to see your back Lobster!
Ive been waiting for u to do this one for so long
Lobster, I sense a dilemma for you and me (and maybe others, don’t want to speak for them). I dig the nail colors matching the bass colors, and my wife and son give a big thumbs up also. However, the process of polish remover and reapplying a new color is time intensive, and may delay new video content. I love that you resolved this with matching blouse! So, I vote for more frequent videos, even though it may fiddle with the bass/nail matching color aesthetic… Keep those nails in tact for a bit!
Missed you and so glad you’re back. Short note: I broke my back last summer, catastrophic damage, and had a long road back from hospital to recovery after surgery. My wife dutifully listened to nearly every one of your vids with me, and in a half years time encouraged my recovery with - bass purchases! So, thank you for my Squier Paranormal Rascal in Sherwood Green, my Guild Starfire, my Sterling Ray, and finally, my Rickenbacker Walnut with maple fretboard 😊. Couldn’t have done it without you… and of course her.
Thank you! Yeah I do them myself and don't want to wreck my nails with acetone. So glad to hear of your recovery and your rediscovered joy of bass :)
First time I heard a jazz bass that wasn't a fender and said... I want this. Such a beautiful instrument with awesome sound. LowEndLobster but HighQualityReviews
Hi Lobster, glad you're back. Will we see non bass gear reviews in the future? Would love to see a breakdown of gigbags,including the Sire gigbag, for example.
Great idea!
Dear Lobster, we need the review of the Z7, please, please... )
Yes definitely need the z series in for review.
Great video as usual. I hope Sire will make a passive P/J with roasted maple neck (maybe even 24 fret). That would be dope. I have a P7 as my main axe, but always use passive mode anyway.
Hey Lobster! Long time fan. I'm curious, are you planning on doing a Sire Z7/Z3 review? I know you love those 'rays. I've been looking forward to it releasing for a long time (even though I don't NEED another bass). Thanks for being awesome.
Oh they comin
Sire continues to build great products. I had a V77 5 and it was a very good bass except for the complicated pre amp that had 7 knobs. I much preferred the 5 way switch on my Stingray 5 HH where I could do predictable tone changes. Sire required fiddling with knobs and hearing it which is a no no in playing live. I had the Sire gig bag and it is a good gig bag but not even close to the quality of my Mono Vertigo. Great review. Love the translucent white finish with roasted neck combo. One last complaint is Sire announces a new model and it can be years before they are actually available.
Looking forward to the Sire Z7 series review! Also being a dog person, is there any chance Lobster’s tabby-color dog can be seen in the video? 😂🐕🦺
Great to see and hear ya
THIS IS SOME HIGH QUALITY LOBSTER RIGHT HERE FOLKS❤
Loving the Microcosm sections of your videos! Once you do a nice long big video on that I can see myself leaving that on in the background!
I took a trip to Sweetwater last weekend and wanted to get my hands on a V-series Sire, but they're out of stock. There's probably a good reason for that. The closest thing they had was a D-5 in the used gear room, so I at least got to check out the neck, which was very good, albeit a little sticky for my tastes. I'm guessing the neck here on this V8 isn't like that based on what you've said. I liked the Reverend roasted maple necks better (a Decision P and a Mercalli 4). I can't stop thinking about the Revs in my quest to get my first nice bass in the near future.
Love your videos, especially the new ones. Keep 'em coming!!
I still love my v5… preamps confuse me. 😹 You make all basses sound great. Aw, kitty! 😽
Great review! Fierce!!! ❤
Nice bass, but I agree those preamps are option overload. Wish sire had a simpler preamp like a Sadowsky or a middle of the road like Aguilar OBP-3.
The opb-3 also has (as option) a stacked treble bass and mid with push pull frequency selection, so equally many options minutes the full sweep range.
I notice you dont do too much content with 6 String basses. Would love to see what you think about the MTD Z6. for around 1k id be interested what you think about it. Keep up the good work.
It does have the Fender Jazz bass tone. Very nice. TQ!
Whoa, 41 minute video! And what a beautiful pickguard, matching your top
Yeah I 'TRIED' to keep it short... I failed LOL.
I love the blue lava lamp. Cool!!
Maybe it's because I'm a trans bass player too but it sounds like your playing got a lot tighter and more confident! Great review!
Totally with you on that … totally.
That Octaver peddle makes the bass sound like a church organ. It’s kinda wild tbh.
Kitty approved!
You know, I didn’t think I needed another jazz bass, then you drop this video. My wife isn’t going to be happy. 😂
Expected a Lobster chuckle when describing the trans white!
your outfit IS amazing I'm glad you said something
Amazing look and sounding bass... I heard through the grape vine that you might be doing a review on the sire U7? I cannot find muchbat all on here or anywhere else :)
The bridge pickup with tone off 😍
Wow that bass is so punchy! Makes me want to get one just to use it for jazz/funk playing. Nice demo!
Great to hear the familiar “slap demo” line of old in this one :-). I don’t think you did it in the other recent ones if I recall
I just play whatever now ;P
The sire gig bags are top of the line.
Hi Lobster! After years of being subscribed I know that if the cat likes it it's a winner. I have the second gen V7 and over all ( I feel it's the preamp) the V8 did not sound different. And I have alder with a Ebony fretboard, I think?
I dont think there's any real sound difference between this and a v7 vintage (stock) tbh. This is basically a slight materials and hardware upgrade (they nailed the aesthetic too). Priced close to where the V7 vintage ash was.
Gorgeous bass and sounds great. I'll miss the roasted maple neck on the entry level Sire, they seem gone for good.
But the active options give me panic attacks 😂 I think I'm more into pedals.
I could be completely wrong but I'm getting the vibe that you like this bass. 🤣
Great having u back Lobster, any chance u will be reviewing Sires Music Man styled Bass in the Future? Would luv your opinion considering your luv of Music Man Basses.
You know it! Waiting for them to show up!
Oh great content n awesome microcosm vibes ... very ambient in a nice way ..different from the big sky i suppose... Ok i loooove Sire gear... i own a v10 ,v7 which i defretted n a p8 ...
I unfortunately picked a boogey one here in Uk from Andertons... i returned it 3 times n eventually got a replacement....😮
Now the battery compartment sucked really bad n stopped working on active mode.... the replacement is still malfunctioning n after going really deep noticing it worked only with certain 9 volts batteries ( jeeeee) i realised i had to put a bit of paper to push the batteries to the casing terminals n now it works well... what i'm saying there was a defective batch and god knows how many p8's or v8's are affected... i think they cut corners with materials as the battery compartment is flimsy as hell ... i wonder if qc is dropping ... i suppose it's better to have the old 4 screws plate n be done with it ... Sire are my go to basses n my v10 is my n 1 ... i also own a s7 n l7 guitar n are both great n inspiring ... this is the first time i had incredible aggro with lots of back n forth shipping the P8 to Andertions ... i really let it rip n gave them real aggro ... i think they knew they had issues n tried to replace the bass with a different model!!! I just hope the bubble hasn't burst with Sire as they are launching lots of different lines and usually when u expand so much these are the risks.
Ps i fear even the premium basses have the same cheap casing .
Can't say much about the Sire bass, but Marcus Miller is a wicked good bass player! He funkofied me big time!
I do know that cats make everything better! What a beautiful cutey!😺😼
Have they released it yet because it’s nowhere on their website?
V8 is there
I admire how you went for „compact small design“ when i already heard „small package“ in my head 🤣
If I could give some feedback though on effect choices - I would tend towards ones that don't colour the tone *too* much. Like a lot of bassists will play with light overdrive on sometimes most of the time, obviously Chorus can be good to see how well the bass works for post punk or 80s type tones. The Big Muff is fun but not the best choice as by design it filters out most of the actual frequencies going in(unless you're running it with tone wicker of course!), it's almost more of a synthy thing. The Dark World sounded amazing on this bass.
I miss the claw part 😢 other than that, another great video! 😊
I love Swamp Ash. Nice Bass!