I have been stuck between purchasing either a Fender Player series jazz and the Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string. I currently have a Music Man SUB and a EBO and Have the Mesa Boogie Walkabout for my main amp. What’s everyone’s opinions on the Marcus Miller stuff? They get good reviews and play nice, but I am seriously stuck and can’t afford both.
Posted Jun 20, 2019, 5:08 PM UTC
In that price range the Sire is the clear winner. Unless saying “Fender” on the headstock is the most important thing for you.
The name isn’t as important as the best bang for the buck. Thanks
Personally, I’ve had a MIM Standard Fender Jazz (essentially the same line of instruments) and I really didn’t get along with it. On two of the three MIM Fenders I’ve owned the factory did this weird-ass thing where the fret ends were poking out, but they put small globs of glue over them. I guess they were hoping nobody would notice so long as the fret ends weren’t sharp? I honestly thought my Chinese-made Sterling SUB 4 was of a higher quality.
As for Sire, I’ve personally seen and heard nothing but praise for them. They seem to get rave reviews from all the gear demos I’ve seen. The tonal options also blow the Fenders out of the water (allowing for the passive Fender sound and an active sound with tons of knobs to play with). I personally haven’t gotten my hands on one of them, but despite my bad relationship with jazz basses, I’m thinking maybe a V7 will be my first 5-string somewhere down the road.
Thanks for the help
Go for the Fender IMO.
A buddy of mine has a Sire and for the money you get a whole lot. I’d take a hard look at one.
Active preamp too....
I really like the fact it can be used as passive or active. They look super classy as well.