Always puts a smile on your face when Lady Lobster puts a generally positive stamp on a bass you bought before the review came out! Yes my machines are also a bit stiff and gotohs may be in the future. But I’d already been on a gig and I got nothing but compliments both visually and audio-wise.
@@LowEndLobster for these people like me who think that Stingray style basses look like a toilet seat, you can completely remove the pickguard and this Z3 finish is very helpful because camouflages the holes. You can show it in a future mod video too :)
The black one is way more sparkly, than I expected Love it ❤ Even some birds eye in the Fredboard @5:02 Wow, that's a really thorough and in depth review very helpful thankyou :)
Wonderful work. Always the most accurate and detailed look at details, they make this channel a reference for bass players who cannot go to the store and need to buy remotely. You save us many disappointments. Greetings from Brasil.
For what you get for the price, I couldn't justify getting a Ray24 or 34 over this. The only thing missing from their Z lineup now is a double humbucker model. Another stellar review!
I was tempted to get a Ray24. I was interested because it has (from what I heard/read) a 38 mm nut (or 1.5" for our American friends). I really don't like wide necks, so much that I gave up a US Stingray. Sounded amazing, but the neck just wasn't for me. Now I am waiting for my Schecter to be turned into a Stingray through new preamp and pickup (fingers crossed)
This is the review I was waiting for! As always, just the absolute best bass reviews on the internet. Thank you for what you do! Thank you for for just being you!
Timely review as I look to thin the herd a bit to pick up a MM!!! This definitely sounds like a much better option for a gigging MM than what I was looking at - upwards of 2K lol... Awesome overview as ALWAYS!
Hey Lobster! For a bass at this price this bass blows me away! And after all the Sterling basses you have modified, wow, you only want to change the tuners on this bass! I wish I still had a dog to save me from the Big Muff. Great video.
Didn’t know you came back! Very cool review happy to see you happy! I got a stingray special that I love but I only got it because it was half price because some guys wife was selling it. I love it but it’s unfortunately the only bass I have and been thinking about another but I don’t think I can afford it. Might consider this though thanks for the review.
Duuuude, I love this new format for your videos! I wasn't a huge fan of the lobster hand. Love the effects, love the backing track and improvisation and above all, love your playing. Not sure it it was the bass, the new format of the videos, or your new format(congrats!) but seems like you are letting loose! well done! :)
Great review, as usual. It's weird that Sire's m.o. seems to be "We're going to do everything Ibanez used to get sued for and cop everyone else's designs." At least they're, for the most part, making decent copies.
Undoubtedly, another superbly built bass from Sire (aside from the tuners). I've been looking at this Z-series for a while so this review is most welcome. Thanks for your thoughts - always respected.
You give the best reviews, thank you 🙏🏼 I’m on the fence between this bass and the Sterling Pete Wentz signature model passive stingray, i prefer passive over active basses, I like the simplicity!
Fantastic review Lobster! My Z3 came in at 8lb, a big surprise and I can see I've been very lucky. I have the same impressions with the bass, very good base, hambucker and preamp but tuners can be improved. So I look forward to you showing us this upgrade you mentioned! 🙌 Greetings!
Fantastic video! Between this and Bully’s it is clear that the Z series is great stuff. Also, appreciate the details about the specs and janky tuners - glad that’s the only drawback.
It's good to have you back, I love your videos. I'm looking forward to the review of the Yamaha TRB1005J or the updated review of the BB735a that you recently got. Greetings and success.
Thank you for the long and detailed review. I really think a set of tuners and maybe a preamp would be the mods to go for with this one - but not required for the preamp. I'm a passive P player all day but this kind of showed me what to enjoy about MM style instruments. Thank you, Lobster! Happy you are back on TH-cam.
Best Z3 review on the webs! I had to go through it really quickly at first, because we were headed to see a movie. I scanned through and erroneously concluded there was no slap tone segment, about which I was utterly confused and annoyed! I found myself in the movie thinking, "it has to be there, I'm sure it is, I'll watch it in full later". And of course, it was. For the blind tone test, I guessed Pinky was bass number 1. Between those 2 samples, the Z3 honestly sounded significantly better to my ears. Pinky still sports possibly the most beautiful flamed maple I've ever seen, though. Bummer about the tuners, but easily replaced. And agreed, I really like Sire's bridge design for this bass. And it's just high time I got some sparkle in my life again. Last sparkly bass I had was a silver sparkle Modulus Flea bass with black pearl guard that I sold probably 15 years ago. Love this black sparkle finish, as well as the unique body shape. Very cool to see that the board has some birdseye figuring. If I get one (more like "when"), I hope mine does too!
I wish Sire would offer this model with roasted maple fingerboard, and maybe even fretless. Most people don't need the additional J pickup on Z7, but this roasted maple is a very nice thing to have (I own a P5, so I know :) ) This is a very versatile bass, I heard MM, P and J tones, and the smaller lower horn really looks good, IMO better than all kinds of "real" Rays.
I bought a Z7 a few weeks ago (and funny enough, it matches my Sire V7 Vintage!), and I freaking love it. The tone of the humbucker nails the Stingray sound and the neck and fingerboard are so comfortable!
Hello dear lobster, France is listening! I dreamt about it and you did it, a big thank you for this moment in the company of the Sire Z3. I think the Z3 is more attractive than the Sterling, but that's just me. As far as the Music Man is concerned, it's a beautiful product that justifies its high price. I'm off to find myself a Z3, and thanks again!
I agree with you- Sterling has been really coasting, and even reducing finish options. And I love those basses. I have four of them. I hope Sire pushes Sterling to reinvest in their product lines and simply offer more colors, and some key options as Sire has like HS configuration, and a fretless option. Despite the poor tuners, it seems like a great value and a steal of an instrument. I hope Sterling is paying attention.
Great playing wow. That bass sounds fantastic. You made a believer out of me. I had a USA Stingray years ago and this gets into that sonic territory...perhaps even a bit brighter and livelier.
As you mentioned years ago, I think Sire M5 is still the best bang for buck and the most versatile. I would love to get one of these, but I wish they make a passive version for each model at 100$ less, like a z3, m7, z7, and so on. Sterling is doing it, I think other brands should do it too. Keep with the perfect reviews as always Lobster :)
I suspect that the delay for the Z3/Z7 bass are probably due to quality issues as many seems to have those. It's probably the first batches of bass and unusual for Sire. But man that bass sound great. Can't wait to get my Z7 even if it take few months to get it in canada.
I have a number of affordable basses that had tuner bushings popping out (on arrival). I take them out and put them back in with a dab of wood glue. Works every time.
Oooo ok I've been wanting to try one of these but it's a bit of a drive to the nearest store that carries them. This video absolutely convinced me to make the drive. Especially that active/passive bypass. Great video!
I’m not the person listed for this phone it’s my wife, and I’m Mike. I started following a couple years ago, and I knew you as The Lobster, and now I know you as the Lobster. You are a nice looking lady bass player. Oh the bass is sexy as hell! I love the one you have, and the Rosegold. Sweet basses! I like your reviews better than everyone else’s. I do like Johnny D., and Nate Navarro. Nice sounding bass.
Great review! Looks like Sire is having QC issues, releasing several new models at the same time and probably expanding the production lines to meet the demand. There's probably a lot of pressure with end of the year sales too. We see it on reviews and I've seen it in boutiques as well. One of them had to send back the ( only ) two he received and he wouldn't get more before december, with backorders already. I'm interested but I'll be patient to let them sort that out.
Great review, and cool, original playing examples! Sire has a winner here! I like the modified body shape. The pickguard shape not so much, seems like it can't decide whether to follow the body shape or not. I like that they put higher quality parts on it compared to the Sterling Ray 4, which looks and feels a bit cheap imho. But I'm not sure if I'd prefer it over the Ray 24, which nails that classic vintage StingRay look & feel at a great price. And with some minor mods, it nails the tone as well. I feel the treble on the Z3 to be a little sharp, especially when boosted, because the EQ has it at a pretty high frequency, as you mentioned. But with less treble boost (or some treble cut), it sounds really nice and very authentic, especially through your Trickfish stack! I'm really looking forward to your Z7 review/comparison! I originally thought that this was the absolute winner, but then I heard about some QC issues with the pots. And it might be a bit overwhelming with its 7 controls. What I would have loved to see on the Z3 is the treble control becoming a passive tone blend in passive mode. That's what my current main bass does, and I don't want to miss it.
Hello again ! I must say I had no problems with the tuners on my SireZ7 . And one more thing dear Lobster when you test the Z7 : The humbucking pickups are upgrade compare to the Z3 Can’t wait till you test the SireZ7-5 str Swamp Ash !!!!!
Great review Lob! Been waiting to see how these would be! Question: will you be reviewing the fretless Jack Casady? I felt like it would make its way to your claws soon! :)
Great review as almost always. Hey nobody's perfect;-) I'm really look forward to your take on the Z7. A few years ago I got one of the Harley Benton M-84's Which is overall an ok bass. Very playable and decent sounding with the 5-way switch and 3 band pre. For me though it's too heavy and the neck profile is too thick for me. As Sire goes I currently have a M7 and, in a case, because I don't have any more wall space, a V5. The M7 gets a fair amount of play but I favor my Fender J's (both MIM & USA) over the heavier Sire. At any rate. I really am interested in the Z7. I look forward to your next video. PEACE
Can't wait for your modification video, i have 5 string z7 that i'm in love with, but tuners are too heavy and i need suggestions for a replacement! Great review as always!
Funny thing, there really sound like a stingray! Well done Sire. To me the iconic Stingray is about the tone, oval pick-guard, and 3+1 headstock. I know they cant do the 3+1 because of the Ernie Ball patent but 2 out of 3 knocked out of park :)
That ending jam was otherworldly, like the finish on the bass! I wasn't sure if I liked it in the stills I've seen of it, but it looks so much better in the video. In the blind comparison, the MM sounded clanky and buzzy. The Z3 sounded much warmer. I like the tone of the Z3 better!
Great vid Lobster. Are you telepathic? Been looking at those Z Sires for two months now. Great review. Not many reviewers talk about the shape of the neck besides them having rolled edges. Anxiously waiting for the Z7 review.
Great review as always. The tuners on my Sadowsky MetroExpress are "creaky" too, definitely feels like bad quality even though they can get in tune and stay in tune.
Hello Lobster 😃So finally Sire did what you said long time ago ; A humbucking in the bridge position ! Well The Sire Z3 is great for the money but I tell you the Z7 is in another division . When you shall test the SireZ7 make sure you got the Z7-5str. Swamp Ash ! That’s the best bass I ever had ( and I have had them all except Fodera and some expensive high end basses) The neck ! The different sound you can get and much much more ! I’m in love❤ best Bertil from Sweden
I hope the tuner issue is going to be addressed. Could just be a QC issue with your example. Sonojono didnt complain about the tuners in his review and other reviews I read of this bass stated that the tuners, while nothing great, served fine. Either way, we'll see when mine arrives probably later this month, haha. After 2 very faulty Ray34s (frozen truss rods on both, twisted neck on 1st, a janky tuner, and discovering they're wired in SERIES) I'm REALLY hoping it's a winner. Looks fantastic, appears comfortable and certainly sounds the part. Hard to argue with for $450.
I haven’t checked in for a while and I see there’s been some changes. Well good for you I’m sure it hasn’t been easy. Run your race.
This is the video I was waiting for!!🎉 Wow, this bass looks and sounds so amazing! I’m super impressed! Keep’em coming Lobster!!🦞
Aw, sweet doggy! You make every bass sound so good. Sire continues to impress.
I’ve been waiting for your review of the z3! Looks incredible! Excellent review as always!
Thank you :D
Hey Lobster, love the new look. You go girl!!!
Undoubtedly the best review of this bass. I think I’ll have to get one of those… thanks, Lobster!
Always puts a smile on your face when Lady Lobster puts a generally positive stamp on a bass you bought before the review came out! Yes my machines are also a bit stiff and gotohs may be in the future. But I’d already been on a gig and I got nothing but compliments both visually and audio-wise.
Excellent review as always, glad to see you back and happier than ever.
Congratulations on your journey into who you are today
GODDDDDDDDAAAAAAMMMMMMIT WHERE IS THE DAMN LOBSTER HAND??!?!!!!!!!??!?!????!!!!?!
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The dog was also impressed by the neat bird-eye fingerboard on the Z3! Btw, glad to see your dog on camera!😂 28:47 So sweet!!
I never clicked faster on a TH-cam video! Please remember to make a Z3-Z7 comparison in your upcoming Z7 video! Lobster, you're the best
We definitely have a lot of content ahead with these two basses :)
@@LowEndLobster for these people like me who think that Stingray style basses look like a toilet seat, you can completely remove the pickguard and this Z3 finish is very helpful because camouflages the holes. You can show it in a future mod video too :)
@@LowEndLobster I am someone on the market for a Stingray bass. I would love to see the Z7 compared side by side with the bass.
@@Nico_AslanidisHaha they do look like a toilet seat or giant washtub!
This! Yess! Their aren’t any good review on this prior to now! OMG your reviews are the best! Thank you!
I want the Rose Gold finish, it’s gorgeous.
I'm so happy for you, missed your videos!!
The black one is way more sparkly, than I expected
Love it ❤
Even some birds eye in the Fredboard @5:02
Wow, that's a really thorough and in depth review
very helpful thankyou :)
They put a whole glitter tree in every bass
How would you rate the Bass Out of 10? @@LowEndLobster
Wish they had more sparkle finishes in different colours.
@@GulaschguenterI agree! I would Love a silver to blue sparkel burst
Wonderful work. Always the most accurate and detailed look at details, they make this channel a reference for bass players who cannot go to the store and need to buy remotely. You save us many disappointments. Greetings from Brasil.
Happy you’re back.
Can’t wait for the Z7 video, keep it up!!
For what you get for the price, I couldn't justify getting a Ray24 or 34 over this. The only thing missing from their Z lineup now is a double humbucker model.
Another stellar review!
I don’t think they will do one with a double… but you never know!
Check Out the Z7, kinda Like its big Brother with an additional Single Coil in the Neck Position
An HH Sire Z-Bass would be really cool
I was tempted to get a Ray24. I was interested because it has (from what I heard/read) a 38 mm nut (or 1.5" for our American friends). I really don't like wide necks, so much that I gave up a US Stingray. Sounded amazing, but the neck just wasn't for me. Now I am waiting for my Schecter to be turned into a Stingray through new preamp and pickup (fingers crossed)
@@Potarnullove schecters, which model?
@@D.Leikert-h9l It's a Stiletto Extreme 5.
This is the review I was waiting for! As always, just the absolute best bass reviews on the internet. Thank you for what you do! Thank you for for just being you!
Timely review as I look to thin the herd a bit to pick up a MM!!! This definitely sounds like a much better option for a gigging MM than what I was looking at - upwards of 2K lol... Awesome overview as ALWAYS!
Hey Lobster! For a bass at this price this bass blows me away! And after all the Sterling basses you have modified, wow, you only want to change the tuners on this bass! I wish I still had a dog to save me from the Big Muff. Great video.
Didn’t know you came back! Very cool review happy to see you happy!
I got a stingray special that I love but I only got it because it was half price because some guys wife was selling it.
I love it but it’s unfortunately the only bass I have and been thinking about another but I don’t think I can afford it. Might consider this though thanks for the review.
Great review. I think your playing keeps getting better with each video. Love from Australia !
Duuuude, I love this new format for your videos! I wasn't a huge fan of the lobster hand. Love the effects, love the backing track and improvisation and above all, love your playing. Not sure it it was the bass, the new format of the videos, or your new format(congrats!) but seems like you are letting loose! well done! :)
Great review, as usual. It's weird that Sire's m.o. seems to be "We're going to do everything Ibanez used to get sued for and cop everyone else's designs." At least they're, for the most part, making decent copies.
They definitely put thoughtful spins on them too.
It might be weird but I’m glad it exists. Brands like sire keep things level I think.
I bought the Sire V5 based on your V5 review and it has exceeded my expectations.
Thank you!
First Sire model since a long time that really got my attention. Thx for reviewing Lobster!
Undoubtedly, another superbly built bass from Sire (aside from the tuners). I've been looking at this Z-series for a while so this review is most welcome. Thanks for your thoughts - always respected.
Great review Lobster , thanks from U.K.
the real you! with a real bass! good on ya Lobster.
Great playing and review! Glad I pulled the trigger on the rose gold 5-string and can’t wait for your future mods 😁
I watched this whole video to the end. Great job! Thank you soo much, and thanks for your playing!
So frickin happy you back....let the dogs out..woof woof!!!!!
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Amazing video as always Lobster, thanks!! I was so looking forward to this review in particular.
It’s crazy how close the z3 sounds to a USA ray.
again a superb review! thank you! I'm already looking forward to the Z7 review 👏
You give the best reviews, thank you 🙏🏼 I’m on the fence between this bass and the Sterling Pete Wentz signature model passive stingray, i prefer passive over active basses, I like the simplicity!
Fantastic review Lobster! My Z3 came in at 8lb, a big surprise and I can see I've been very lucky. I have the same impressions with the bass, very good base, hambucker and preamp but tuners can be improved. So I look forward to you showing us this upgrade you mentioned! 🙌
Greetings!
@@grifasol that’s really good. Mine were 9.9 and 10.6 lb. Way too heavy for my taste, but sound and feel was great
Interesting to hear about the variance here
Great, now I'm going to be singing The Letter all day... Love the video, love the puppy!
Fantastic video! Between this and Bully’s it is clear that the Z series is great stuff. Also, appreciate the details about the specs and janky tuners - glad that’s the only drawback.
Fantastic review as always Lobster, I've been waiting for this one! Hopefully you get a chance to review the 5-string version in the future as well.
I think I will be looking for one of the 5 string models. Thanks for a great demo and walk through.
I dig the look, the tone and the thorough review!
It's good to have you back, I love your videos. I'm looking forward to the review of the Yamaha TRB1005J or the updated review of the BB735a that you recently got. Greetings and success.
The best review yet on the Z3
Absolutely everything you do is amazing! Best bass channel !!! Thank you for making work extra hours to buy another bass!!
So
Many
Times
Great review, great style, great passion, thank you Lobster ❤.
Thank you for the long and detailed review. I really think a set of tuners and maybe a preamp would be the mods to go for with this one - but not required for the preamp. I'm a passive P player all day but this kind of showed me what to enjoy about MM style instruments.
Thank you, Lobster! Happy you are back on TH-cam.
Best Z3 review on the webs! I had to go through it really quickly at first, because we were headed to see a movie. I scanned through and erroneously concluded there was no slap tone segment, about which I was utterly confused and annoyed! I found myself in the movie thinking, "it has to be there, I'm sure it is, I'll watch it in full later". And of course, it was. For the blind tone test, I guessed Pinky was bass number 1. Between those 2 samples, the Z3 honestly sounded significantly better to my ears. Pinky still sports possibly the most beautiful flamed maple I've ever seen, though. Bummer about the tuners, but easily replaced. And agreed, I really like Sire's bridge design for this bass. And it's just high time I got some sparkle in my life again. Last sparkly bass I had was a silver sparkle Modulus Flea bass with black pearl guard that I sold probably 15 years ago. Love this black sparkle finish, as well as the unique body shape. Very cool to see that the board has some birdseye figuring. If I get one (more like "when"), I hope mine does too!
I wish Sire would offer this model with roasted maple fingerboard, and maybe even fretless. Most people don't need the additional J pickup on Z7, but this roasted maple is a very nice thing to have (I own a P5, so I know :) )
This is a very versatile bass, I heard MM, P and J tones, and the smaller lower horn really looks good, IMO better than all kinds of "real" Rays.
I bought a Z7 a few weeks ago (and funny enough, it matches my Sire V7 Vintage!), and I freaking love it. The tone of the humbucker nails the Stingray sound and the neck and fingerboard are so comfortable!
I. I just can’t express how cool the new reviews are. Do you.
Excellent review yet again, Lobsterina!
Hello dear lobster, France is listening! I dreamt about it and you did it, a big thank you for this moment in the company of the Sire Z3. I think the Z3 is more attractive than the Sterling, but that's just me. As far as the Music Man is concerned, it's a beautiful product that justifies its high price. I'm off to find myself a Z3, and thanks again!
Love your playing. Thank you!
I love the black sparkle finish. The comparison with the Stingray Special was cool because it showed how similar they sound.
I agree with you- Sterling has been really coasting, and even reducing finish options. And I love those basses. I have four of them. I hope Sire pushes Sterling to reinvest in their product lines and simply offer more colors, and some key options as Sire has like HS configuration, and a fretless option.
Despite the poor tuners, it seems like a great value and a steal of an instrument.
I hope Sterling is paying attention.
Lobster plays like a Pro, always informative and knowledgeable. And that’s a good looking bass I just wish the neck was in between a J and A P
Great playing, as usual. Have to see the complete settings on the effects, just nice sounds!
Thank you! These things are such rabbit holes of hidden settings, so much fun!
And by the way I have no problems with the bass Z7 Everything was in perfect condition !
And thanks for good demos !
God Bless 🙏
always very fun and informative content :3
Great playing wow. That bass sounds fantastic. You made a believer out of me. I had a USA Stingray years ago and this gets into that sonic territory...perhaps even a bit brighter and livelier.
can't wait for the z7 review, i'm really craving a stingray-style bass and these seem like super solid options
What shenanigans is this a lobster resurrection and a fresh new look? Sign me up, lets go!
Nice! That sounds good! I think I like it better than the the Z7. I will really want to see the 5 string review!
Great video! Cant wait for the mod video for this one as well as the comparison with the V7. What settings are your knobs on the amp at?
Another superb review! Sire is the winner (vs Sterling)- even sounds great in passive!!
Z3, my favorite! Well done Lobster as always, looking forward to the tuner replacement
As you mentioned years ago, I think Sire M5 is still the best bang for buck and the most versatile. I would love to get one of these, but I wish they make a passive version for each model at 100$ less, like a z3, m7, z7, and so on. Sterling is doing it, I think other brands should do it too. Keep with the perfect reviews as always Lobster :)
I suspect that the delay for the Z3/Z7 bass are probably due to quality issues as many seems to have those. It's probably the first batches of bass and unusual for Sire.
But man that bass sound great. Can't wait to get my Z7 even if it take few months to get it in canada.
Great review, bass sounds good. Cheers.
I have a number of affordable basses that had tuner bushings popping out (on arrival). I take them out and put them back in with a dab of wood glue. Works every time.
Oooo ok I've been wanting to try one of these but it's a bit of a drive to the nearest store that carries them. This video absolutely convinced me to make the drive. Especially that active/passive bypass. Great video!
I’m not the person listed for this phone it’s my wife, and I’m Mike. I started following a couple years ago, and I knew you as The Lobster, and now I know you as the Lobster. You are a nice looking lady bass player. Oh the bass is sexy as hell! I love the one you have, and the Rosegold. Sweet basses! I like your reviews better than everyone else’s. I do like Johnny D., and Nate Navarro. Nice sounding bass.
Great review! Looks like Sire is having QC issues, releasing several new models at the same time and probably expanding the production lines to meet the demand. There's probably a lot of pressure with end of the year sales too.
We see it on reviews and I've seen it in boutiques as well. One of them had to send back the ( only ) two he received and he wouldn't get more before december, with backorders already. I'm interested but I'll be patient to let them sort that out.
Looove the look...sound and the price of the Z3 😂...Minus one Sire issues...The Headstock..🤷🏽♂️..Great Vid 🦞
Great review, and cool, original playing examples! Sire has a winner here! I like the modified body shape. The pickguard shape not so much, seems like it can't decide whether to follow the body shape or not. I like that they put higher quality parts on it compared to the Sterling Ray 4, which looks and feels a bit cheap imho. But I'm not sure if I'd prefer it over the Ray 24, which nails that classic vintage StingRay look & feel at a great price. And with some minor mods, it nails the tone as well. I feel the treble on the Z3 to be a little sharp, especially when boosted, because the EQ has it at a pretty high frequency, as you mentioned. But with less treble boost (or some treble cut), it sounds really nice and very authentic, especially through your Trickfish stack!
I'm really looking forward to your Z7 review/comparison! I originally thought that this was the absolute winner, but then I heard about some QC issues with the pots. And it might be a bit overwhelming with its 7 controls. What I would have loved to see on the Z3 is the treble control becoming a passive tone blend in passive mode. That's what my current main bass does, and I don't want to miss it.
Do your thing, Lobster!
I’ve had my Z7 for a little over a month and love it. Seriously considering a 3 as well
Hello again ! I must say I had no problems with the tuners on my SireZ7 . And one more thing dear Lobster when you test the Z7 :
The humbucking pickups are upgrade compare to the Z3
Can’t wait till you test the SireZ7-5 str Swamp Ash !!!!!
Yeeeeesssssssss!!! Finally the review that I’ve been waiting for!
Great review Lob! Been waiting to see how these would be!
Question: will you be reviewing the fretless Jack Casady? I felt like it would make its way to your claws soon! :)
40 minute bass review holy moly
Yeah they're getting long lol
I’m so glad this is worth the excitement I had. It’s prob to zingy for me but I’m glad someone can shoot down the pricy competition!
Great review as almost always. Hey nobody's perfect;-) I'm really look forward to your take on the Z7. A few years ago I got one of the Harley Benton M-84's Which is overall an ok bass. Very playable and decent sounding with the 5-way switch and 3 band pre. For me though it's too heavy and the neck profile is too thick for me. As Sire goes I currently have a M7 and, in a case, because I don't have any more wall space, a V5. The M7 gets a fair amount of play but I favor my Fender J's (both MIM & USA) over the heavier Sire.
At any rate. I really am interested in the Z7. I look forward to your next video. PEACE
Can't wait for your modification video, i have 5 string z7 that i'm in love with, but tuners are too heavy and i need suggestions for a replacement! Great review as always!
Funny thing, there really sound like a stingray! Well done Sire. To me the iconic Stingray is about the tone, oval pick-guard, and 3+1 headstock. I know they cant do the 3+1 because of the Ernie Ball patent but 2 out of 3 knocked out of park :)
It's a post-hurricane, pre-Sunday miracle! Like so many others, I was waiting and hoping for the LEL take on this one. Can't wait to watch!
Lovely playing just before you said that's enough of that, no please more of that! Thanks for the video
Awesome review ty
Awesome on all levels! :)
That ending jam was otherworldly, like the finish on the bass! I wasn't sure if I liked it in the stills I've seen of it, but it looks so much better in the video.
In the blind comparison, the MM sounded clanky and buzzy. The Z3 sounded much warmer. I like the tone of the Z3 better!
Great vid Lobster. Are you telepathic?
Been looking at those Z Sires for two months now.
Great review. Not many reviewers talk about the shape of the neck besides them having rolled edges.
Anxiously waiting for the Z7 review.
Great review as always. The tuners on my Sadowsky MetroExpress are "creaky" too, definitely feels like bad quality even though they can get in tune and stay in tune.
I don’t what is better your dress collection or your bass. Well done madame bass.
This bass is a 🦞 🦞 🦞 🦞 🦞 for sure. I did I review too on my channel about a month ago! Sounds great for punk rock!
Cant wait to watch this!
Would love to see a comparison between the Z7 or Sub Ray 4 🙏
Thank you!
Hello Lobster 😃So finally Sire did what you said long time ago ;
A humbucking in the bridge position ! Well The Sire Z3 is great for the money but I tell you the Z7 is in another division . When you shall test the SireZ7 make sure you got the Z7-5str. Swamp Ash !
That’s the best bass I ever had ( and I have had them all except Fodera and some expensive high end basses) The neck ! The different sound you can get and much much more ! I’m in love❤
best
Bertil from Sweden
I hope the tuner issue is going to be addressed. Could just be a QC issue with your example. Sonojono didnt complain about the tuners in his review and other reviews I read of this bass stated that the tuners, while nothing great, served fine. Either way, we'll see when mine arrives probably later this month, haha.
After 2 very faulty Ray34s (frozen truss rods on both, twisted neck on 1st, a janky tuner, and discovering they're wired in SERIES) I'm REALLY hoping it's a winner. Looks fantastic, appears comfortable and certainly sounds the part. Hard to argue with for $450.
Jam at the end is excellent. Not often I go back and listen to a gear demo twice.