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My friend I have just seen a good video from the Gretsch channel about the history of their guitars and they feature a lot of people playing precisely this type of hollow body and using it for rock. They have quite a unique over driven sound that is quite desirable or at least the original ones did. Rockabilly too. This is like THE rockabilly guitar from what I can tell.

I love fenders but if my sire s7 with flamed maple veneer had fender on headstock my guitar would have started at at least $1500-1800 guaranteed

Fender sounds better to me with gain. Sire gets a bit muddy. Without direct comparison i don’t think most could tell to make a huge difference. Most people change pickups at some point anyway so get which speaks to you looks and feel. I went S7 fm because of neck, quality features and i think the transparent blue looks amazing personally. Also just starting out i don’t even know what my favorite tones or sounds are yet. Plus with amp, pedals and computer you can pretty much get sounds almost identical anyway. I will give another nod for fender because upgrading is way easier with drop in parts but only upgrade i think sire would ever need is pickups if the stick ones aren’t your flavor

Excellent review of an excellent instrument. Do you still have it?

Great playing and comparative video!🎉

Used Japan made all day

I saw some really good reviews on the Ibanez RG470, and I might go for that one. I'm still a beginner, but have messed around with a few guitars for several years. This year I really want to get better and have a decent guitar. That's why I'm looking more to mid-range guitars. Some of my friends advise not to buy the RG470 they think it's too expensive. They say I should buy a cheaper one, for example GR121, and upgrade some parts like pickups and tuners. But if I look up different pickups they're expensive too and then I think might be better off with the RG470 that's €555 in Belgium. A reviewer advised me not to get a floating bridge and locking tremolo guitar since I'm a "beginner". But I thought maybe it's just a matter of learning how to tune those guitars? I have patience haha so that might help. Any thoughts? I also wonder how often you need to tune the springs? Is it like almost every week or either a few times a year? I would use the guitar almost every day.

Only real problem is the helix amp models

You should try PRESTO JAZZICATO TUNGSTEN imho the best you can get.. and you can bow them as well..!

cheers!

It’s just a brand but Sire is the best

Muy bueno el video. Me ayudó a tomar decisión sobre que cuerdas necesito para mi contrabajo. Saludos desde Merida Yucatan. Mexico.

I love your arrangement. You are very talented

I certainly think the Sire has a better spec. My only reservation is that with the Fender, you can change the electronics, pick guard colour, and the neck if you're into periodically changing the look and sound of the guitar. If Sire sell replacement necks and pick guards (and I don't know if they do or not), then for me, the Sire would be a hands down winner.

Я купил s 7 в белом цвете на синглах! Я буду менять звукосниматели на сет Dimarzio! Гитара превосходного качества! У меня был Фендер Де люкс мексика и он намного хуже по качеству!

I bought the Sire S7 FM Blue V2 with coil splitting in the bridge and it's not a just for the money comparison, it actually plays better than the Fender. Frets are better finished, no sprouting and I get better tonal variety from the Sire pickups compared to the Fender's which are very narrow sounding. The locking tuners are also stepped so I don't have to bother with a crappy string tree resulting in much better tuning stability! I know fanboys will standby their selected favorite name brands but I KNOW I got a much better guitar for even less money! The big 3 have rested on their "Made in America" BS for way to long putting out mediocre quality guitars and just like the arrogance that ruined the auto industry, they're now losing ground daily!

what is the name of the song you played on the 2420?

I have a 5string fretless with a Bartolini at the bridge

Sire è una bella chitarra ma il suono fender è unico !

How do these stings sound being slapped? I’m interested in buying these but don’t know if they’re right for my type of music

Great video! I picked up a 1986 Bass 5 prototype, a number of years ago. They are stunning basses!

NOT ANY MORE they have gone way up. You can still get Fernandes and Yamahas MIJ pretty cheap. Still worth the price of a vintage one…after you replace the trem, pots, and do some fret work your at the same price as a very good used one. You will also have a much better resale on a MIJ guitar.

Blimey, the 2420 appeals to me!

Fender player is much better on this test...

Fender es fender

Wow sire easily beat fender. I need to go and buy a sire. Great guitar 😂

can you do slap comparison?

I have a G2420T in gold dust. It’s a really great guitar. Regarding the tuning , if you replace the bridge for a roller bridge, & if the nut is cut at different angles, there’s no problems whatsoever with the tuning & the bigsby . I have some good quality guitars in my collection. A LES PAUL , & a FENDER STRAT . & a few other. I have to say , the 2420T is my pride and joy. Great review. Thanks.

They're both fine. I probably buy the Player, but I'd be happy happy happy with the S7 also.

Apparently it wasn't included on Infidels because Bob felt the song was incomplete, so I read somewhere recently. But likewise i think it's a great song, and i like your version too, 👍

Really interesting and cool ! Thanks !

La Bella sounds so good. Nice tone. Which double bass is this one??

Install a roller bridge. That makes the tuning issue go away Mine is awesome

Just purchased a G2420 in Walnut Stain which looks fantastic and also means no painted neck! (pet hate) Somewhat strangely it sounds great cleanish but even better with overdrive into my Marshall DSL20HR tube head and Line6 4 x 12" cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s. No sign of feedback with this setup but I did get feedback (controllable) when using my Laney VC15 tube combo. I know combo amps are more prone to feedback because of how close the amp is to the speaker. With the Marshall/quad setup the amp is a couple of metres away from the cabinet which may well explain the lack of feedback. The hollow body does produce a unique sort of tone, sort of hifi sounding.

It sounds terrific... obviously some really great wood have been used

Well I really like your playing I think I should get a few lessons in, nice playing. Regards the two guitars I thought the S7 sounded a bit muddy as you rolled off the tone and was quite harsh compared to the Fender but that could be me. Anyway, most helpful as I was considering a Larry Carlton. Thanks.

I bought a bunch of them over 20 years ago. I thought the booklet with the exercises to practice were really cool. It's not for rhythm and power cords. It's strictly to work on picking economy. I have one left I'm probably going to break it out and use it now that you've inspired me. God bless

Bought one yesterday, love it😊

loved your cover of dire straits : )

I read or saw a review of Sire H7 has the nut truss rods quite high meaning that the tension is at least at lower cords on the board. Which can be fixed but I’m a bit a afraid to mess with that. Anyone can reply on this. I have great guitars like strat and Gibson but my Sire has become my favorite 🤩

Ì bought a 2420 t Brooklyn burst besides been a stunning looking guitar the tone and playability is fantastic for the price they sell for I just sorry I never bought one sooner

Thank you for the review! To my ears the Sire sounds like it has a more buttery smoother tone that blends nicer in the mix, while the fender has a more sparkly one with a bit of attitude that gets a bit more in front. I prefer the sire's sound in the mix from what you've shown us. I feel like they complete 2 different roles. If you're a live guitarist that wants his guitar to cut through when he's soloing i'd say fender is the way to go, for me, i'm getting a sire for the studio sound. But then again, if you're a live guitarist the locking tuners are not a bad idea either so....... dunno, you can upgrade later if you feel the need for them i suppose.

haha. I am not sure "partially" is a thing...in science. Just being cheeky. Thanks for the video. I have a Gibson 335, 1961 dot neck, and I have a Grote 335 copy. I got the Grote for 129 bucks delivered from Amazon. I spent another 300 on pickups, locking tuners, bridge, tail, etc. AND it plays, sounds, feels as good as a 20 grand Gibson. AND, I can drive it like I stole it. That Sire is a perfect 335, the Epiphone is a perfect 335, these guitars are all better machines than we made 50 years ago. Coz it is old does not make it better and if you are a gigging musician, are you really going to take a 20k guitar to a gig in Bolton? The only downside is the name; Grote sounds like something you might do on a farm, "ee av gorra grote some sheep today." I will be sanding the decal off.

I have an RG470 in Emerald Green MIJ 1993 model

I liked the Fender better in every position except one: the humbucker in the S7 bridge position sounds better than the single coil in the Player bridge position.

I am in Korea and will go to Japan soon to buy an electric guitar , this video is helpful. thanks but right now I need a telecaster do you have any idea?

I bought my Japanese Ibanez Rg 420 in 1998, it´s a good guitar and remember it wasn´t so expensive, I was 18, had a few bucks per week for saving.

my man really said: 🗿 on 1:35 Fantastic playing. I got a S7 and its just wonderful. Good vid

I think the Fender sounds the best and l am happy since l am lefty and Sire doesn’t make strat style in left. They say they do but extensive search in USA yields no luck.

Well done on the review. Nice playing skills. 🤘