You mean over Sadowsky as well? Wow, not that is some statement I’m looking for honestly (especially from this topic that has proven to be worthy of listening to) 
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I had a V7 by Sire, it was a Gen 1 and weighed like a boat anchor. Which is why I sold it. I have a Sire D5. Think highly of both basses.
I still have a Squier Paranormal 54, fine bass, on par with Sire but passive
My starter bass was a Player Jazz.
Of the four Js I have owned, Sadowsky hands down. in my opinion which isn’t worth a whole lot. The hardware is better, it has little things like an adjustable nut, and a better preamp. Build quality is on par with sire.
If I get a P bass, that will be Sire
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I meant the non-Roger Sadowsky basses; the ones made in Asia.
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The Sire V8 is third-generation and it is a truly exceptional Jazz bass. Its Heritage preamp is a beast, the pups are hot barkers, the hardware is primo, and the Roasted Maple neck is sublime.
It weighs a few ounces more than my Mayones, but it’s definitely not greatly heavy at 8.8 pounds.
And the biggest plus for me is its playability. As Marcus Miller himself said in a video on the V8, “It just gives it to you.” And he’s right: I have to back off a bit when I play because it just doesn’t require any muscling to sound notes. It doesn’t require a light touch, but it sure doesn’t fight you (as Marcus said his Fender MIJ Jazz model did). What it does do is respond to every little thing your fingers do, so it’s best to stay mindful that this thing has come to sing. 
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@MikeC how is the V8 pre vs the V7 of the same vintage. I’ll say it again I wish the offer the preamp on the precision model. Why not? I want me some of that compression on my P bass
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I’d love to add a P8 to my lineup
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Aren’t they all the same pre? I know that was one of the factors that swayed me to the V3 was that it had the same pre as some of the nicer ones in the line. (Would have preferred roasted maple, but not a block inlay guy, LOL)
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That’s my understanding as well, they all have the Heritage pre-amp.
(and I love the block inlays too, especially the black ones)
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I see - and highly appreciate!
Now for the last question (today 
) after Sadowsky is out: comparing the Z7-5 (Sire) vs the Yamaha 435 as they are also comparable in cost?
The BB435 is a known quantity and has been very well received, Sire has a really good track record and I think it’s safe to expect the Z7 to be a quality bass. Don’t think you can go wrong with either. Guess it depends on if you want active vs passive or maybe have a preference to the pickups/pickup combo on one or the other
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The Heritage preamp is the same on the V7 and the V8.
I was saying that, in terms of generations, in myIMO, the V8 is arguably an evolution of the first and second gen Sire Jazz basses, both in materials and playability. Also, it weighs much less than Gen 1, with the Swamp Ash body contributing to that.
I know it turned out to be called the dub king bass which makes more sense in genre/tone
but I want the dub step!
I am thinking it would be a bass with a syth+distortion pedal in it so you could get instant dub step bass tone
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Over Sadowsky? Sire are great but that’s not an easy call at all.
I don’t think this is a factor really, just a price point.
- both will be outstanding.
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Opinions and valuations differ. YMMV
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I don’t know where i got step from lol but that sounds like a job for a source audio c4
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I had a gen 1 with swamp ash body and it was heavy. Only bad thing I have to say.
My only issue with the P8 is the 38mm nut width.
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I spent my “allowance” this payday buying (hopefully) the rest of a toolkit to do most of the common work on my guitars. Got a new set of strings for my Les Paul. I plan on restringing it, cleaning and polishing, and doing a set up on her… which I don’t think I’ve had done since 2008. I think my action is too high on my Yamaha, so I’m going to get my truss rod, intonation, and action all set where it feels comfortable for me and not buzzing. When the tools make it here I’ll be checking with ya’ll to get opinions on stuff I might still be missing.
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