I have the exact same model. I got mine from Anderton's. Didn't like the setup at all and the pickup switch was dodgy. Got it professionally set up and it's fantastic. I feel like I was born with it in my hands. 10/10. 😁
You would think all guitars that expensive would be Plek'd or set up decently but sadly that is usually not the case. Gibson Pleks all it's guitars so they're almost always have very good playability. ALL guitars should be Plek'd at least! And you can take a cheap guitar and Plek it and it would play better than most expensive guitars you buy!
@@joeking433 What's sad is because of the poor QC of Gibson builds you almost have to have them all plek'd! And for what they charge? Yeah, it should be included. Not a cork sniffer here, any guitar at $500 and up is equally as good in my book once they're setup properly. All plek does is make your guitar more consistent, it can't deliver you better pickups and tone. A decent level setup on most guitars is all you really need. Plek isn't the magic be all to end all.
@@devinsinderwitcz9134 I have a Gibson SG that has amazing playability because of the Plek job on it by Gibson. I can level frets but I can't do as good of a job as a Plek machine! There is no possible way you can keep the radius of the fret perfect when sanding frets with a sanding beam.
Bought the S7 natural from Thomann, who were great about shipping, etc. The setup was really good, and volume and tone are balanced and even across the neck. The most playable guitar I have, and I have a Clapton strat,, Parker fly, and some obscure guitars like a Pedulla guitar (NOT a bass). Perfect action for me as shipped.
The Sire is nice. I wouldn't hate to own one for sure. I have a Fender American Strat and a Japanese Telecaster. Hard to find fault in them but 3 times the cost is a lot. If I had seen the Sire first I probably would have bought the Sire Stratocaster. It is sweet looking for sure and well made. I don't have remorse about having bought the Fenders though, they are hard to beat for the sound I want. Take care!
I'd love that Japanese Tele. I have that 1985 Strat hanging on the wall and it's awesome. It's the salmon color. Or maroon. I'm not sure exactly what color it is. HAHA
Should receive an S7FM just like in your review sometime in December 2022. Ordered it through Sweetwater. Mine will come with a hard-shell case. I had of course to order the case separately, but I know its worth it.
Hey man!!! Great video. Love the details. I have a quick question good sir... I'm trying to choose between the Sire L7 and the Fujigen Neo classic (Les Paul) Don't know if you know of Fujigen. There Japanese. But I'm torn between these two and I have a limited opportunity to purchase one. Would appreciate your thoughts. I'll obviously try em both out if I get the chance next month. Have a good day my guy.🙏🙏🙏
I also have a Fender American Standard Strat HSS. In your video the Strat sounds slightly warmer, but there are factors to consider. Are they both made of the same wood? Are the strings the same on both guitars? Is the tone pot set at approximately the same setting on both? Does the H split when in second position on the Strat (mine doesn't)? I can't remember right now either if on second position you get no hum where as with the S7 you do (positions 1, 2 and 5 if I recall are no hum on the S7).
I'm guessing the reason they're being sold cheap is because they're made in Indonesia where labour costs are low. It's not a loss leader; you don't make a loss leader of your main product. Same reason Fender can make Player guitars and basses in Mexico for about the same amount. The prices won't go up when they get popular but when Indonesia becomes a more expensive place to make stuff, because workers organise and demand more rights. Korea used to be associated with cheap instruments and look at it now; the more expensive D'Angelico guitars are made there, the cheaper ones (same price point as Sires) in Indonesia. Same with Taiwan and even Japan. You get more expensive Indonesian-made instruments already (such as Lakland Sykline basses).
Yes, they did some mistakes: phone jack on the side of guitars is a big no go for me, I dont give a shite on locking tuners, the dark tone on the fretboard makes the inlays almost invisible which is annoying for me, and headstock shape wise nothing can come close aesthetically to the 2 Fender headstocks, pup switch is dodgy in mine
Two questions if I might sir! I'm seriously considering this guitar for some single coil favors as an alternative to my pride & joy EBMM EVH. What's the action like, is it nice and low without any fret buzz? Also, if you've ever played an EBMM EVH then you know that the neck is to die for (!) The radius on my guitar is 10 and I believe that it's 9.5 on these so similar, what's your opinion on the neck shape & size? Thanks sir!
The Vintage has three knobs, three single coil pickups, bone nut, locking tuners, but also an input jack on the side rather than top and a high e string that tends to roll off the frets and can cause issues for newcomers and those unfamiliar with the guitar. Different trem bar - arguable better. Trem itself - about as good as standard Fender.
Great video, thanks! I ordered that exact model (Sire S7-FM-TBL), due to arrive sometime August 22nd, paying 936$ CAD with txes and delivered. Check out this video as well for some demo playing : "Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM - Sound Demo (no talking)"
Hello, thanks for video, I've just got the guitar myself. Can you please check if the pickguard from fender fits to the sire? I'll be very grateful. I would like to change to color and maybe fender has the same spacing. Greetings!
No, Fender pickguards are completely different in shape and position of the holes. What works out is to build your own pickguard based on a pickguard without holes (you can order them on ebay for 15$). Then you have to reshape it (e.g. using a jigsaw) and drilling holes according to the original pickguard. I have done that with an SSS tortoise pickguard on my green S7 and it looks terrific!
Nope. Very different configuration and the guitar isn't routed to a volume/tone/tone pickguard. The biggest problems I'm having with one right now are that the higher strings give off chorus sounds and the improperly cut selector switch slot which has caused it to crap out
@@uMc81 In case you're wondering, I actually sold the se and got the S7. I wouldn't say either is better but I really prefer the S7. I think the playability has decreased a little (mainly high up the neck) but the tone on the S7.... wow.
I have both. I have had the SE for 3 years and just got the S7. Out of the box the S7 was better. They are different guitars with different tones. If you want a strat sound this is a great guitar. If you want more of a LP sound and the sound of what PRS is known for then go for an SE. Or have both... :) I also have a Gretsch G5220 (Another budget guitar) Again the S7 was better out of the box. I have added locking tuners and a new bridge to the Gretsch. I also added PRS Locking Tuners to the SE. If you could only have one maybe I would lean SE but that is because I am a PRS guy by heart, I also have an American-made PRS, and not a strat player. I had been eying a Fender Player Series but this was cheaper. I'm sure I will have lots of fun with it. Regardless they are both great guitars. Especially if you have them set up properly. I also purchased my guitar through Music Store Live via Reverb.com
@@Chriss-Gear I actually ended up selling my PRS se and buying this guitar. It was well worth it. Way better tones and slightly better playability sans 24 frets. The only problem is I'm getting hum out the wazoo. I keep it on my humbucker at all times. Overall, my favorite guitar in my collection right now.
@@pumpkinheadjrb Dylan Talks Tone has some good videos on hum. What is normal and what isn't. I still love my SE. My American made PRS is even nicer but that is in such a different cost class it is not a fair comparison. I will get this guitar dialed in and have lots of fun with it.
Bought the s7 from Thomman. Definitely had problems right out of the box. terrible intonation, neck trussrod was too tight. the bone nut was not cut properly. other than that great. the pickups are not as hot as i normally like, but sound good. the bridge humbucker is kind of plain sounding but a booster pedal helps a lot.
Priced to compete with other pacific rim products. A lot of QC issues with these so far…once that gets straightened out they’ll be a nice alternative to EPI, Ibanez & import Fender, G&L Tribute import PRS etc….a lot of these guitars come out of the same factories.
Hi Mr.Murphy. Really thinking about the Sire S7 as my new warhorse guitar. Would you recommend it for blues style??? Compared with an American Fender, how do you feel the neck and electronics? Thank you for your review!
Hi SL, yes I would recommend it for Blues or just about any style. It feels very comfortable to play and I switch back and forth with it and my Fender USA Ultra. It's built so well and sounds great. Like with other reviews on YT, you just can't beat it. I almost said "for the money" but if I had to do all over again I'm pretty sure I would have not purchased the Fender Ultra and instead bought the Sire L7, S7 and H7 for the same price. Regarding the neck feel, it is a matter of taste. I know that I like it. Let me know if you have other questions. Also, watch the Anderton's review. Good info there as well. Cheers!
@@mgm5781 Spain..... xD. Here the prize is around 545€.....and I was thinking about some other options ( Fender MIM...)...but there's something in that guitar that calls me.....even if I don't find that clarity in the pickups...it seems like they have their own sound, and I appreciate that too much. Also the construction seems spectacular. And the sound in position 2 and 4 ( where I prefer to play ) seems nice!
Great review. Just a suggestion...please play more than open chords when doing your reviews or comparisons. I hardly ever play open chords and my playing preference is somewhere between the 5th and 15th frets.
From everything I've read and seen online, these Sire guitars are great value. The neck especially punches above their category. And the other things you mentioned too. This may be a steal for a limited time.. once they gain some momentum, the prices should increase. These prices are for the brand to enter the market. Thanks for the vid! Take care.
Hi . I have a question about this guitar. Does this guitar's tremolo bridge vibrate smoothly? Does the flutter technique work well with this guitar's bridge? I like to do flutter skills with a two-post bridge.
Yes it does. I would also encourage you to speak with the retailer you'd be purchasing it from to make sure it functions to your liking. As you saw in the video, I love this guitar.
I like the Sire S7 more than the fender in this video. The tone/sound that comes out from the Sire S7 is tight, solid, round. The fender gives soft tone. For the price with all the features, I will go for the Sire S7 for $599🎸🎸
Good point. The set-up on this guitar was free. On my others, I've looked at instructional videos but just don't trust my skills. Until I do, I'll let the pro's handle it. It is something I think about often. What guitars do you have?
@@mgm5781 I had no complaints, I have large hands so I felt the neck might be a tad thinner than my preference however it is not a generic opinion - a month later I don't have the neck issue Craftsmanship is very good and is setup well
I hate to break this news to you my friend but people are coming to hear the guitar. Not all the crap you got in front of it to color the sound. This isn't a guitar demo!!!
Not happy with the heap of crap they sent me as a guitar and all this could have been spotted well before they sent it to me. Now I have to send back and wait again for another 10 days and hope I don’t get another Hybrid guitar which will have a body of lefthand and electrical components of a right hand. What kind crap is this they are selling me for €600.00
Why not plug it strait in the Marshall.. Do you only know "G" Not a true picture here of a good guitar sounding very poor with too many pedals.. Sorry mate, but thats how i see it. just a Durge.
Not a binding, it is the base that is exposed via a stripe. Very clever and nice choice. Of course, the top is a veneer, again a great choice for style, while saving money. Roasted neck is wonderful, but no stainless steel frets, which to me is the next update that will make this a setup worth the price. And no, I don't think Sire is underpricing these guitars, I think the majority of the industry (read: FMIC and Gibson) aren't following the price trends well enough. But with Covid, they sell anything they make at any price. Sadly, small brands will lack the resale value, so I guess this plays into it. Just looko at Schecter or ESP Ltd. I just bought a 2006 Made in Korea Ibanez AR for less then a middling Squire, where the price/value is way beyond. I hope Sire will gain enough brand recognition not to fall into this trap, for their sake. As bargain hunters, we might not mind as much. I for one want to see what value Sire's 335 will be, given Larry is "Mr 335". The other models are the proverbial "cherry on top".
Between Muscians Friends & Sire guitar, The customer service totally bad. I would love to be enjoying my new guitar but, i have no idea where it is!! And yet they hold my money for it in the form a debit card hold and the bonus is every 10 days they hold twice the amount because a new hold goes on before the old one expires. Horrible!! Neither Sire or Musicians Friends keeps me informed as to what is happening. Both are Terrible, Terrible customer service companies.
That's sad to hear that. My purchase from the dealer I mentioned went perfect. These weren't available at MF when I bought this. I wouldn't have bought it from them if they did sell it. Can you cancel the order? Sweetwater sells Sire and are very good with regards to customer service.
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SIRE LARRY CARLTON S7 FM (HSS) Price = 659 $
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10:53 Bridge Pickup
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Compressor (DynaComp MXR) + MicroAmp (MXR)
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Compressor (DynaComp MXR) + MicroAmp (MXR) + Chorus (Analog Chorus MXR)
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Compressor (DynaComp MXR) + MicroAmp (MXR) + Chorus (Analog Chorus MXR) + Phaser (MXR) + Delay
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FENDER ULTRA (HSS) Price = $1900
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WOW. I can't believe I missed this. Thank You!
Thanks for the Review! You've got some Nice Equipment! Enjoy! Thumbs Up!
Thx George!
Sire is better sounding (a bit more bright) , better designed (steel frets, no string tree) and more beautiful then ultra IMO.
Thanks for the in-depth review
That's gorgeous! I love the blueburst.
Thanks for posting this. Helped a lot.
That Sire has some very nice comfort cuts on it. You would think a Fender Ultra Strat would also. lol
I have this exact model, great guitar, so well made and so playable
I have the exact same model. I got mine from Anderton's. Didn't like the setup at all and the pickup switch was dodgy. Got it professionally set up and it's fantastic. I feel like I was born with it in my hands. 10/10. 😁
You would think all guitars that expensive would be Plek'd or set up decently but sadly that is usually not the case. Gibson Pleks all it's guitars so they're almost always have very good playability. ALL guitars should be Plek'd at least! And you can take a cheap guitar and Plek it and it would play better than most expensive guitars you buy!
@@joeking433 What's sad is because of the poor QC of Gibson builds you almost have to have them all plek'd! And for what they charge? Yeah, it should be included. Not a cork sniffer here, any guitar at $500 and up is equally as good in my book once they're setup properly. All plek does is make your guitar more consistent, it can't deliver you better pickups and tone. A decent level setup on most guitars is all you really need. Plek isn't the magic be all to end all.
@@devinsinderwitcz9134 I have a Gibson SG that has amazing playability because of the Plek job on it by Gibson. I can level frets but I can't do as good of a job as a Plek machine! There is no possible way you can keep the radius of the fret perfect when sanding frets with a sanding beam.
And that's a great music room setup :)
Bought the S7 natural from Thomann, who were great about shipping, etc. The setup was really good, and volume and tone are balanced and even across the neck.
The most playable guitar I have, and I have a Clapton strat,, Parker fly, and some obscure guitars like a Pedulla guitar (NOT a bass). Perfect action for me as shipped.
Moe - Nice to hear. As you saw, I have several (9) guitars to choose from and I consistently go back to this one. I've been looking at the H7?
Hi Mark!
Great review, thanks! Quick one. How would you compare this one, value for money, to the Fender Player Strat HSS? I'm torn between the two!
Thanks for your video. The HSS S7 is the model I'm looking at buying.
You did a great job with this video
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@@Chrishagen Thank you
The Sire is nice. I wouldn't hate to own one for sure. I have a Fender American Strat and a Japanese Telecaster. Hard to find fault in them but 3 times the cost is a lot. If I had seen the Sire first I probably would have bought the Sire Stratocaster. It is sweet looking for sure and well made. I don't have remorse about having bought the Fenders though, they are hard to beat for the sound I want. Take care!
I'd love that Japanese Tele. I have that 1985 Strat hanging on the wall and it's awesome. It's the salmon color. Or maroon. I'm not sure exactly what color it is. HAHA
Why is there no video of Larry Carlton playing or even talking about these guitars?
Recent live videos shows him playing his Sire H7, but I haven't seen the other instruments unfortunately
He was involved in the original run of S3 guitars etc...
Should receive an S7FM just like in your review sometime in December 2022. Ordered it through Sweetwater. Mine will come with a hard-shell case. I had of course to order the case separately, but I know its worth it.
That's great. ZZounds.com didn't have it in stock? BTW, I still love mine. It's still in the rotation and will always be. I was thinking about the H7.
Hey man!!! Great video. Love the details. I have a quick question good sir...
I'm trying to choose between the Sire L7 and the Fujigen Neo classic (Les Paul)
Don't know if you know of Fujigen. There Japanese. But I'm torn between these two and I have a limited opportunity to purchase one. Would appreciate your thoughts. I'll obviously try em both out if I get the chance next month.
Have a good day my guy.🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful looking guitar indeed !
They now have them at Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and Musicians Friend
GREAT VIDEO SIR...
Thank you very much!
Very helpful; thanks
Why why why do they have to make it 9.5 inch radius rather than something flatter?
If you look at the top of the neck it looks like a wider radius than 9.5. Maybe it's a compound radius ?
@@winstonsmith8240 Maybe, but think this is strictly 9.5 as compound radius would have been mentioned as a feature.
I'm concerned about the shiny laquiered up fretboard of S7. Some say it may by sticky and prefer untreated wood such as rosewood. Please advise.
I also have a Fender American Standard Strat HSS. In your video the Strat sounds slightly warmer, but there are factors to consider. Are they both made of the same wood? Are the strings the same on both guitars? Is the tone pot set at approximately the same setting on both? Does the H split when in second position on the Strat (mine doesn't)? I can't remember right now either if on second position you get no hum where as with the S7 you do (positions 1, 2 and 5 if I recall are no hum on the S7).
I'm guessing the reason they're being sold cheap is because they're made in Indonesia where labour costs are low. It's not a loss leader; you don't make a loss leader of your main product. Same reason Fender can make Player guitars and basses in Mexico for about the same amount. The prices won't go up when they get popular but when Indonesia becomes a more expensive place to make stuff, because workers organise and demand more rights. Korea used to be associated with cheap instruments and look at it now; the more expensive D'Angelico guitars are made there, the cheaper ones (same price point as Sires) in Indonesia. Same with Taiwan and even Japan. You get more expensive Indonesian-made instruments already (such as Lakland Sykline basses).
Nice detailed review. How much does it weigh out of interest? Sorry if you mention this in the video.
Yes, they did some mistakes: phone jack on the side of guitars is a big no go for me, I dont give a shite on locking tuners, the dark tone on the fretboard makes the inlays almost invisible which is annoying for me, and headstock shape wise nothing can come close aesthetically to the 2 Fender headstocks, pup switch is dodgy in mine
Two questions if I might sir! I'm seriously considering this guitar for some single coil favors as an alternative to my pride & joy EBMM EVH. What's the action like, is it nice and low without any fret buzz? Also, if you've ever played an EBMM EVH then you know that the neck is to die for (!) The radius on my guitar is 10 and I believe that it's 9.5 on these so similar, what's your opinion on the neck shape & size? Thanks sir!
As the seller provides a free set-up. Yes, it is low and without fret buz
less pedals please - its the guitar sound that matters
Cool setup you got dude
Thank You!
What is the deal with the lacquered fretboard?
? You mean the same thing Fender does?
The Vintage has three knobs, three single coil pickups, bone nut, locking tuners, but also an input jack on the side rather than top and a high e string that tends to roll off the frets and can cause issues for newcomers and those unfamiliar with the guitar. Different trem bar - arguable better. Trem itself - about as good as standard Fender.
the fender sounds better to me but I don't know if it is 1200 dollars better
Great review mate. I am totally curios about the 12 strings electric fender. What is the exact model? Thanks!
Thx Pablo. Yes, the 12 string is awesome. Think of Hotel California, etc.
Is the body alder or mahogany. Also does the maple top affect the sound
sounds fantastic🎸👍🙏
Great video, thanks!
I ordered that exact model (Sire S7-FM-TBL), due to arrive sometime August 22nd, paying 936$ CAD with txes and delivered. Check out this video as well for some demo playing : "Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM - Sound Demo (no talking)"
Hi hope your well. hows that Sire going a year on ????
It's going well. I haven't been playing it much lately as I've been playing my 1985 Fender Strat. I do pick it up from time to time and it's great.
what is the fretboard radius on it? The website says 9.5 but it seems flatter in the videos.
Hello, thanks for video, I've just got the guitar myself. Can you please check if the pickguard from fender fits to the sire? I'll be very grateful. I would like to change to color and maybe fender has the same spacing. Greetings!
I'm not a retail facility, I'm an owner like you. Contact Sire directly
No, Fender pickguards are completely different in shape and position of the holes. What works out is to build your own pickguard based on a pickguard without holes (you can order them on ebay for 15$). Then you have to reshape it (e.g. using a jigsaw) and drilling holes according to the original pickguard. I have done that with an SSS tortoise pickguard on my green S7 and it looks terrific!
Nope. Very different configuration and the guitar isn't routed to a volume/tone/tone pickguard. The biggest problems I'm having with one right now are that the higher strings give off chorus sounds and the improperly cut selector switch slot which has caused it to crap out
setup is personal, so how can they know how you want it?
Out of curiosity, which would you prefer: a PRS se or an S7?
yeah i want to know aswell :D since i will buy one of there two ;D
@@uMc81 In case you're wondering, I actually sold the se and got the S7. I wouldn't say either is better but I really prefer the S7. I think the playability has decreased a little (mainly high up the neck) but the tone on the S7.... wow.
I have both. I have had the SE for 3 years and just got the S7. Out of the box the S7 was better. They are different guitars with different tones. If you want a strat sound this is a great guitar. If you want more of a LP sound and the sound of what PRS is known for then go for an SE. Or have both... :) I also have a Gretsch G5220 (Another budget guitar) Again the S7 was better out of the box. I have added locking tuners and a new bridge to the Gretsch. I also added PRS Locking Tuners to the SE.
If you could only have one maybe I would lean SE but that is because I am a PRS guy by heart, I also have an American-made PRS, and not a strat player. I had been eying a Fender Player Series but this was cheaper. I'm sure I will have lots of fun with it. Regardless they are both great guitars. Especially if you have them set up properly. I also purchased my guitar through Music Store Live via Reverb.com
@@Chriss-Gear I actually ended up selling my PRS se and buying this guitar. It was well worth it. Way better tones and slightly better playability sans 24 frets. The only problem is I'm getting hum out the wazoo. I keep it on my humbucker at all times. Overall, my favorite guitar in my collection right now.
@@pumpkinheadjrb Dylan Talks Tone has some good videos on hum. What is normal and what isn't. I still love my SE. My American made PRS is even nicer but that is in such a different cost class it is not a fair comparison. I will get this guitar dialed in and have lots of fun with it.
Can it produce a classic strat sound for recording
Bought the s7 from Thomman. Definitely had problems right out of the box. terrible intonation, neck trussrod was too tight. the bone nut was not cut properly. other than that great. the pickups are not as hot as i normally like, but sound good. the bridge humbucker is kind of plain sounding but a booster pedal helps a lot.
actually sire mapped out larrys sounds before they talked to him he just liked what they had already built
Priced to compete with other pacific rim products. A lot of QC issues with these so far…once that gets straightened out they’ll be a nice alternative to EPI, Ibanez & import Fender, G&L Tribute import PRS etc….a lot of these guitars come out of the same factories.
Cort
Samick
World Music
The best three Asian factories.
Make about 90% of all guitars.
Sire supposedly has their own factory where they make these and the Marcus Miller bass guitars, they don’t use WMIC etc. Or so the story goes.
I put emg in sound great
I'd say they fricknnn nailed it. And for the money, its a great rig. Most rigs this nice, cost about twice as much.n
Hi Mr.Murphy.
Really thinking about the Sire S7 as my new warhorse guitar. Would you recommend it for blues style???
Compared with an American Fender, how do you feel the neck and electronics?
Thank you for your review!
Hi SL, yes I would recommend it for Blues or just about any style. It feels very comfortable to play and I switch back and forth with it and my Fender USA Ultra. It's built so well and sounds great. Like with other reviews on YT, you just can't beat it. I almost said "for the money" but if I had to do all over again I'm pretty sure I would have not purchased the Fender Ultra and instead bought the Sire L7, S7 and H7 for the same price. Regarding the neck feel, it is a matter of taste. I know that I like it. Let me know if you have other questions. Also, watch the Anderton's review. Good info there as well. Cheers!
@@mgm5781 Thank you so much! I think I'll go for one!
@@scramblerland2648 Sounds good. I also believe there is a return policy if you're not happy with it. Where are you purchasing it from?
@@mgm5781 Spain..... xD. Here the prize is around 545€.....and I was thinking about some other options ( Fender MIM...)...but there's something in that guitar that calls me.....even if I don't find that clarity in the pickups...it seems like they have their own sound, and I appreciate that too much. Also the construction seems spectacular.
And the sound in position 2 and 4 ( where I prefer to play ) seems nice!
All I'm hearing is a G chord through some pedals. Hope there's a better live demo out there.
Great review. Just a suggestion...please play more than open chords when doing your reviews or comparisons. I hardly ever play open chords and my playing preference is somewhere between the 5th and 15th frets.
Thanks Mark. Any problems w/ the high e string slipping off the neck? I've heard some people have had that issue.
Not at all.
I know where you “heard” it. smh
Nice video. I am considering the Strat model.
Phil
NYC Area
Sweetwater sells Sire, FYI
From everything I've read and seen online, these Sire guitars are great value.
The neck especially punches above their category. And the other things you mentioned too.
This may be a steal for a limited time.. once they gain some momentum, the prices should increase.
These prices are for the brand to enter the market.
Thanks for the vid!
Take care.
Hi .
I have a question about this guitar.
Does this guitar's tremolo bridge vibrate smoothly?
Does the flutter technique work well with this guitar's bridge?
I like to do flutter skills with a two-post bridge.
Yes it does. I would also encourage you to speak with the retailer you'd be purchasing it from to make sure it functions to your liking. As you saw in the video, I love this guitar.
Nice quality guitars 🎸👌👍
Sweetwater has them now. And they’re not bad for the price. At all.
Better buy one before the price goes up! 😅😂
Excactly!!!
What's the synth pedal please?
It is Boss SY-1
I like the Sire S7 more than the fender in this video. The tone/sound that comes out from the Sire S7 is tight, solid, round. The fender gives soft tone.
For the price with all the features, I will go for the Sire S7 for $599🎸🎸
All those guitars and you have to pay someone to do setups?
Good point. The set-up on this guitar was free. On my others, I've looked at instructional videos but just don't trust my skills. Until I do, I'll let the pro's handle it. It is something I think about often. What guitars do you have?
Hey Murphy I second your opinion I got a Sire H7 - the 335 style one and is way underpriced
However I feel I might change the pickups later on
I’m looking at that one as well I don’t own a hollow body. Do you like it?
@@mgm5781 I had no complaints, I have large hands so I felt the neck might be a tad thinner than my preference however it is not a generic opinion - a month later I don't have the neck issue
Craftsmanship is very good and is setup well
Larry Carlton would no way want a guitar to come out with his name on the head stock . And it not to be decent
There are a TON of import “DECENT” guitars being made today in Asia. A lot come from the same factories.
Regardless of the price I actually like the sire better.
Hard to tell which of these youtube reviewers are honest or they are bribed with free gear.
I agree. I paid for mine. With less than 1,000 subscribers, I don't think I'm a great candidate for free gear. Maybe in the future.
Music Store Live/Pit Bill Audio are the best.
How can you go wrong with a guitar like that
YEAH tell everyone they Under Price their guitars.
IKR! 😆😆😆
The Sire is much brighter than the Strat. Maybe too much?
Yes very much so. Too much for me. Putting on Duncans
I think the Sire sounds better
I tried one. Weak pickups, fantástic feel and built.
I hate to break this news to you my friend but people are coming to hear the guitar. Not all the crap you got in front of it to color the sound. This isn't a guitar demo!!!
Not happy with the heap of crap they sent me as a guitar and all this could have been spotted well before they sent it to me. Now I have to send back and wait again for another 10 days and hope I don’t get another Hybrid guitar which will have a body of lefthand and electrical components of a right hand. What kind crap is this they are selling me for €600.00
Sweetwater sells them.
Why not plug it strait in the Marshall.. Do you only know "G" Not a true picture here of a good guitar sounding very poor with too many pedals.. Sorry mate, but thats how i see it. just a Durge.
Not a binding, it is the base that is exposed via a stripe. Very clever and nice choice. Of course, the top is a veneer, again a great choice for style, while saving money.
Roasted neck is wonderful, but no stainless steel frets, which to me is the next update that will make this a setup worth the price. And no, I don't think Sire is underpricing these guitars, I think the majority of the industry (read: FMIC and Gibson) aren't following the price trends well enough. But with Covid, they sell anything they make at any price.
Sadly, small brands will lack the resale value, so I guess this plays into it. Just looko at Schecter or ESP Ltd.
I just bought a 2006 Made in Korea Ibanez AR for less then a middling Squire, where the price/value is way beyond. I hope Sire will gain enough brand recognition not to fall into this trap, for their sake. As bargain hunters, we might not mind as much.
I for one want to see what value Sire's 335 will be, given Larry is "Mr 335". The other models are the proverbial "cherry on top".
folk player at best
Yeah, looks like he did.
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Headstock is still trash looking. Comeon, hire som talented designers for christ sakes!
Between Muscians Friends & Sire guitar, The customer service totally bad. I would love to be enjoying my new guitar but, i have no idea where it is!! And yet they hold my money for it in the form a debit card hold and the bonus is every 10 days they hold twice the amount because a new hold goes on before the old one expires. Horrible!! Neither Sire or Musicians Friends keeps me informed as to what is happening. Both are Terrible, Terrible customer service companies.
That's sad to hear that. My purchase from the dealer I mentioned went perfect. These weren't available at MF when I bought this. I wouldn't have bought it from them if they did sell it. Can you cancel the order? Sweetwater sells Sire and are very good with regards to customer service.
are the frets SS ??????????????????????????????????????????
I'll check on that for you. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!