Thanks for covering the Site Darrell! I just put money down on a Fender Tele FMT HH (which you just reviewed. Any thoughts on a comparison between the Sire T7 FM and the Fender FMT HH?
Who's the imposter telling literally everyone commenting that they're on a "short list" of winners...? Using your picture as their profile Pic as well Darrell
You are one of the best with your reviews. Highly experienced.I recently purchased this guitar in natural from G.C. after this review. Picker since 1971. If you have been playing a strat like myself, you will enjoy this guitar. Beautiful woods, contour, comfortable body and excellent neck, humbuckers.
@@MarkStokes-zb1yp why did you respond this way??? Im the only one that received something like this...dont like "old" guys"? says to me ------- Im a geek, nerd, dweeb -teenager? or just plain immature!
Last Year I had tested the T7 white. Absolutely great! It don't matters if you playing blues or rock music. A high quality guitar with a lot of character.
I finally got my Sire T7 with the zebra humbuckers in the same blue flame maple as this one here and it is stupendous! It took 10 months from ordering it to getting it through Sweetwater but it was totally worth it. Mine is just crazy good in every regard.
Thank you so much for the demo. Love that Sire is providing standard what Fender charges as extra with locking tuners. I love a tremolo on a standard Telecaster which Fender rarely does save a yucky Bigsby. Wanted some dirt examples but if I'm honest the pickups aren't special. Kinda blah, particularly the neck setting on the Blue T7. Will buy something different but will keep my eye out on Sire for future models.
I like the look of the blue one better, but I love the sound of the other one more. I think the pickups are outstanding, especially that twangy single coil on that standard. Wish they made the single coil one with the trem and blue flame. I may have to by one of these.
Love that blue one.. I got the S7 HSS about 6 months ago and it's flawless... the frets.. the neck.. stays in tune.. sounds very good. Thanks again for your in depth reviews.
I want to buy the S7, right now...just sold my old Fender Mexican Strat, perfect to replace it, a real upgrade! I'll stick to PRSs as main guitars for the moment.
Great review of this line of guitars that I'm only learning about recently. Love the idea that traditional telly has the sound that everybody has grown up loving with the sculpted neck joint which would certainly help with playability. The blue guitar top is outstanding. Would love to see a traditional pickup set up in that blue color finish also. I'm sure both are a gorgeous experience!
The blue T7 is so beautiful. I really don't understand why most of the manufacturers don't put tremolo on Tele. Sire is a big competitor to Fender and Gibson but I love to see it.
Well after listening to you in your videos I want to thank you. Such good clear information. Was looking for a new electric guitar after playing acoustic on my Tackamine for 40 years . My beautiful wife said we could now afford a guitar . Bought a Gibson J 15 acoustic and then she said there is room for one more. Hello electric. After all the reading took your advice and bought the Blue Larry Carlton T7. More for the bang . Gone up in price but a lot less then a telecaster.Waiting for it to arrive. Hope too take it to Mexico to play . Thanks one again for all the spec info . Looking forward to of you videos. 😊 Winnipeg
Those do seem like a great value both in high quality parts and workmanship!! Fender does offer a tele that is a little similar, made overseas and rarely talked about! It's the Fender FMT HH and is made in Indonesia, with "Fender" displayed on the headstock! That one is mahogany with a maple cap, and a set mahogany neck with laurel fretboard. Pups are 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers! The body and neck are bound and it has a graphite nut. The bridge is a string through hardtail and it does not have locking tuners. With the Gibson-like features it still has the 25.5" scale. They also are saying "flame maple top" with no mention of veneer. It looks very nice. In any case, still looks like good value for it's $999 price. Thought it was worth a mention. 8) --gary
The blue tele would be my fav workhorse, with the trem and some strat-tones as a bonus. Gorgeous axe, just have to get used to the immense gloss on the fretboard.
@@dannyrivers3922 You mean the 52 reissue by example. Yes it does. It just shows even more on a baked maple board. And therefore not quite appealing and not my cup of tea when it comes to feel. Anyway I would prefer a rosewood board like a lot of normal tele's have. Like the Am. Series tele I had.
I have the tobacco burst version of the non flame top one. I think its just gorgeous like a piece of caramel candy, and it just sings..! Beautiful sounding tele, Im very happy with it.
SX Furrian Tele HH. Amazing instrument. $225. W/ gig bag. $17 shipping. Rosewood fretboard, super finish, two point trem, pickups sound great. Alder body. I ain't don't know how they can produce these for the price. If you haven't looked at SX lately DB, worth another visit and review.
Wow! Very good demo playing, strip down and discussion. I usually drift off watching UA-cam guitar teardowns, but you kept me fixated to this one! Great work and thanks.
I was looking forward to hearing the neck pick-up on the Butterscotch Tele. Denied! These really seem like fantastic Guitars. I think I’ll get both of them. Thank you for making this video!!
Thank you @DarrellBraunguitar I just received my T7 FM and the initial feel look and sound, awesome. Doing a deep dive this coming week. Appreciate your detailed review and enthusiasm!!!
Sire! I'm sold! As I already have a fantastic US Tele, single coils, no choice for me but the humbucker T-style Sire. In addition, the whammy bar? Yes! These guys are really going to sell big numbers and undermine the big two with their amazing production quality and value for money.
Perfect (really) late night to luck across this video by one of my go-to gat guys. Especially since I have this very (now [yester]day) acquired less than half price exactly the guitar I’ve wanted especially for jazz An early L&G semi hollow Telecaster ASAT Tribute Special Edition. Oh and a new amp - Vox AC15C
I have a Sire H7 Semi and a P7 Bass. You get a lot of guitar for not much money when compared to the guitars they are emulating. You will not believe your eyes and ears when you see and play one. The T7 is next on my shopping list.
Have you heard of IYV from Amazon. I bought one not expecting much, and was surprised. Very well made and plays & sounds much better than it’s low cost.
Looks like on the T7 Trad, you have string through the body, but if you don't want that, you can top load the strings too! Which is a nice little option.
How is this guy so friggin good, good sound, good video production! Why the hell isn't everyone like this cat...I'm angry at other UA-camrs for being so bad!!!
Your usual thorough demonstration. The trem model is ideal for a variety band & the butterscotch plank a credible country/roots tool. So cool when you went behind the nut. You’re ready to take on the Danny Gatton/Roy Buchanan catalogue.
I'm sure it's already been said, but position 4 is just the neck pickup with the coil split. It's not both bridge and neck pickups like positions 2 and 3.
I bought the S7, and wow, I'm blown away. This is definitly the best guitar I've ever played. The action, the tuning stability, the tone, the intonation, everything is flawless. I tought I'd have problems with the whammy bar but not at all. The only thing I'm kind of meh about is the volume knob, I've heard it's a treble bleed? And it's kind of close to my hand so sometimes I lower the volume without noticing. But definitly buy the L7 too. Quick question here for you: I want to buy a baritone guitar, mostly for rock/metal. You might not be a metal/baritone fan but I'd still like to hear what guitar you'd suggest. Thank you!
Hey Darrell! I checked out your Music Album and I think it's Great! Great Guitar Musical Style! I wonder if most of your Channel Followers know just how good you are. Love the Album, keep the Music coming! (no, we aren't related or acquainted. I'm just a Music lover!). Another Great Video as well! Cheers!
I am torn between buying a G&L Tele and this SIRE Tele, I have 2 G&L Strats that I am very happy with but every time I see the Sire being tested, I lean more towards buying Sire. Thanks for making my choice easier.
You should also check out FGN Boundary Iliad, if it's available in your region. They're made in japan with Gotoh hardware and superior japanese made pickups, compound radius fretboard also. They are in the same price range as the G&L and Sire T7, some are even a bit cheaper.
I recently got me a T7 FM. Had to get from France because no one else in the US could get them before I died of old age. I am a "beginner" guitarist and already am experiencing how well this guitar plays! Compared to the "similar" HB Fusion I have, which is now for sale.
I love Telecaster shap, but I prefer the Stratocaster's "inside body", it fits our body (belly) more than a classical Tele. And you've got the humbucker sound (LP in a way). The best of both worlds !!!
I ordered a T seven FM in natural color from Belgium. There is not another one for sale anywhere on the planet as far as I can tell. I sold my professional series 2 Strat to buy this guitar.
The tension screw for the term arm should be pushing on the back of the arm instead of the side, it's a detail I know, but important. Maybe you can turn the trem arm housing yourself, but it should be right from the factory FWIW
Just came from your s7 sire video. And tbh I'm convinced... I'd be hard pressed to buy a reg strat or Tele now. These have much better specs and parts for cheaper! Only real issue is less variety in colors and finishes, I can live with that.
Pulled the trigger a few weeks ago on the Fender FMT ... What a great guitar, plays like butter, I love it Thanks for the review Darrell But I do fancy the Sire Strat... My credit card is twitching.!!!
These guitars are very well made. I love looking down at my guitar headstock and seeing the fender logo, but fender has some business practices I think are dumb. My Ibanez guitars are very well crafted, with Floyd roses, and about $500( jem jr, rg). A Strat with a Floyd rose is beyond my price range. Yes your name is fender, but the market is filling the space for people who love fender but want to save money. Ty for the reviews, they’re always very well done
Sire or Schecter? Hey Darrell Braun been a fan for years and have been watching your reviews trying to decide on a strat style. Both had stunning reviews and bang for your buck in custom shop like fit and finnish. Where would you spend your money if there could be only one.
Great review. Thank you! If you have time, I would be grateful for a piece of advice: I’m into jazz, and I’m hesitating, do you recommend this Sire T7 over a Fender Telecaster?
Sire are leading the pack at the moment with high quality well priced guitars. I bought the Larry Carlton S7 back in July last year before all the hype appeared on UA-cam. If you don't want to pay the crazy prices the big names are asking, buy a Sire.🙂
@@rumsfield78 Both are great guitars, i only buy S style guitars, so i can't comment on the Tele, the S7 is excellent, played well out of the box, i can highly recommend it.🙂
I want a Sire so bad! I've been trying to sell off my CVs, Strats and Epi to get one each S-7, T-7, H-7. Hoping I can pull it off. Thanks for another awesome review Darrell!
On the Sweetwater site their Butterscotch looks orange, how orange is it colour-wise? Do you have a colour comparison guitar, a squire or Fender of some kind, of the same colour? I ask because the Orange caught my eye immediately!
Love the video and how those guitars LOOK! Can you tell me if they are using the same sales model as the Firefly? I just looked today and everything looks to be sold out.
Great stuff Darrell. I just got my S7 HSS in white and it is ridiculously good. Ohhhhh the neck.. It blows away my two Fender strat MIM's. Love seeing the T7 and one is on my list in the future.
Thanks Darrell another great video as always, and I'd love to get one. Issue with Sire... can't buy one. In the US, back ordered with several web stores stating at the earlist May 22' - they've been out for 5 - 6 months. Looking to Europe, you have to wonder though... how Andertons has a good supply of these but aren't available at Thomann? You can find one Reverb or Ebay at inflated prices. Interesting though, Ibanez and Schecter guitars (mfg Indonesia) are everywhere. I'll just wait..... won't be buying a Fender anytime soon.... just announced another 10% price increase.... joke.....
Feel your pain. I live in Australia and ordered the S7 last month and was told it should arrive in February but I'm really not expecting it to after hearing how long other countries are waiting. There isnt a single Sire S7, T7 or L7 available in the country right now. It will be worth it when it comes though. :-)
It is a pity we don't have this brand represented here where I live, in Brazil. They are stuning in looks, and I liked very much the sound also, very good quality guitar! Please Larry Carlton come to Brazil!
With those necks these seem like a great base for modding to your own needs... adding some nice pickups etc. I'd love to know if the pickguard matches a standard fender template? It would be a shame if those aren't an easy swap!
Just got the T7 in antique white and I love it! The neck is amazing. The other “T7” flamed maple is basically the fender fmt HH with a trem. I’m thinking of getting the fender or should I stick with the Sire for $300 less and have an added Trem? You’ve played both, so what do you think? Do the Seymour Duncan’s really make a difference? Oh the choices we have to make!
Awesome satin finish on the back of the neck, then they slather a ton of gloss on the fingerboard and not only do I not like how it looks, I don’t like how it feels either.
I still think the comparison to MIM Fenders is not fair. I'd like Sire to try and produce these instruments in Mexico at the same price point. That likely would bring the price up to Player Plus level.
Hi Darrell, I own the Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH which you reviewed recently. I'd love to see a comparison done between it ant the Sire version.
I suspect the Sire fretwork, and overall craftsmanship wins over Fender from what I can tell from the reviews (which is amazing for the price). I'm curious how the Seymour Duncan PUPs compare to the Sire PUPs. I'll say I do like the Fender, and Darrell did as well. I tend to believe when you see SD PUPs that it's worth a premium $ but would like to see a comparison to test that theory. I too can't wait to see the Sire guitars available in the US. I'll mention that I've been playing for 5 years, and when I started the Fender MIM strat (Candy apple red with black pickguard, and rosewood fingerboard) that I coveted was on sale for 100 off I think at $500 at xmas time. Today, I think the MIM strats are called player series? Anyway, they are $890 on Sweetwater now. The price increase of guitars in general and Fender in particular over the last 5 years has been mind blowing. Needless to say I'm unimpressed and now more likely to buy a Sire. I hope we don't see the same inflationary rises on that brand.
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Thanks for covering the Site Darrell! I just put money down on a Fender Tele FMT HH (which you just reviewed. Any thoughts on a comparison between the Sire T7 FM and the Fender FMT HH?
Would you really buy a t-7 made by cort? I know I would.They look way better than the mexican Fenders.
Who's the imposter telling literally everyone commenting that they're on a "short list" of winners...?
Using your picture as their profile Pic as well Darrell
Looks great
Daryl Braun guitar Are you giving the sire t7 blue away in a give away?
Another side note. You're playing over the years has just become so CLEAN. Thanks for the inspiration you give us all to become better!
You are one of the best with your reviews. Highly experienced.I recently purchased this guitar in natural from G.C. after this review. Picker since 1971. If you have been playing a strat like myself, you will enjoy this guitar. Beautiful woods, contour, comfortable body and excellent neck, humbuckers.
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@@MarkStokes-zb1yp why did you respond this way??? Im the only one that received something like this...dont like "old" guys"? says to me ------- Im a geek, nerd, dweeb -teenager? or just plain immature!
I love the signature neck they’re using across the models, it’s unique and allows you to recognize the brand at a glance.
Last Year I had tested the T7 white. Absolutely great! It don't matters if you playing blues or rock music. A high quality guitar with a lot of character.
I finally got my Sire T7 with the zebra humbuckers in the same blue flame maple as this one here and it is stupendous! It took 10 months from ordering it to getting it through Sweetwater but it was totally worth it. Mine is just crazy good in every regard.
I love every aspect of the blue one except not having the traditional pickup configuration. I need a hybrid of the two!
Thank you so much for the demo. Love that Sire is providing standard what Fender charges as extra with locking tuners. I love a tremolo on a standard Telecaster which Fender rarely does save a yucky Bigsby. Wanted some dirt examples but if I'm honest the pickups aren't special. Kinda blah, particularly the neck setting on the Blue T7. Will buy something different but will keep my eye out on Sire for future models.
Neck pickup sounded wonderful
@@the.communist thought it was thin compared to a proper tele pickup and character-less. To each their own though, buy it if you dig it.
The flamed maple double humbucker is the Sire I've been positively obsessed with, and I haven't even played one yet!
I like the look of the blue one better, but I love the sound of the other one more. I think the pickups are outstanding, especially that twangy single coil on that standard. Wish they made the single coil one with the trem and blue flame. I may have to by one of these.
Agreed! I'd buy that configuration in a heartbeat...
Thats exactly what I was hoping for!
Love that blue one.. I got the S7 HSS about 6 months ago and it's flawless... the frets.. the neck.. stays in tune.. sounds very good.
Thanks again for your in depth reviews.
I have that S7 also and it quickly became one of my very favorite guitars!
I want to buy the S7, right now...just sold my old Fender Mexican Strat, perfect to replace it, a real upgrade! I'll stick to PRSs as main guitars for the moment.
Great review of this line of guitars that I'm only learning about recently. Love the idea that traditional telly has the sound that everybody has grown up loving with the sculpted neck joint which would certainly help with playability. The blue guitar top is outstanding. Would love to see a traditional pickup set up in that blue color finish also. I'm sure both are a gorgeous experience!
Yep.
The blue T7 is so beautiful. I really don't understand why most of the manufacturers don't put tremolo on Tele. Sire is a big competitor to Fender and Gibson but I love to see it.
forse perché il tremolo ne snatura il classico suono vintage?
Well after listening to you in your videos I want to thank you. Such good clear information. Was looking for a new electric guitar after playing acoustic on my Tackamine for 40 years . My beautiful wife said we could now afford a guitar . Bought a Gibson J 15 acoustic and then she said there is room for one more. Hello electric. After all the reading took your advice and bought the Blue Larry Carlton T7. More for the bang . Gone up in price but a lot less then a telecaster.Waiting for it to arrive. Hope too take it to Mexico to play . Thanks one again for all the spec info . Looking forward to of you videos. 😊 Winnipeg
Those do seem like a great value both in high quality parts and workmanship!! Fender does offer a tele that is a little similar, made overseas and rarely talked about! It's the Fender FMT HH and is made in Indonesia, with "Fender" displayed on the headstock! That one is mahogany with a maple cap, and a set mahogany neck with laurel fretboard. Pups are 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers! The body and neck are bound and it has a graphite nut. The bridge is a string through hardtail and it does not have locking tuners. With the Gibson-like features it still has the 25.5" scale. They also are saying "flame maple top" with no mention of veneer. It looks very nice. In any case, still looks like good value for it's $999 price. Thought it was worth a mention. 8) --gary
The blue tele would be my fav workhorse, with the trem and some strat-tones as a bonus. Gorgeous axe, just have to get used to the immense gloss on the fretboard.
A normal tele has gloss on the fret board
@@dannyrivers3922 You mean the 52 reissue by example. Yes it does. It just shows even more on a baked maple board. And therefore not quite appealing and not my cup of tea when it comes to feel. Anyway I would prefer a rosewood board like a lot of normal tele's have. Like the Am. Series tele I had.
I have the tobacco burst version of the non flame top one.
I think its just gorgeous like a piece of caramel candy, and it just sings..!
Beautiful sounding tele, Im very happy with it.
The fretboards on those guitars look so lustrous and smooth!
SX Furrian Tele HH. Amazing instrument. $225. W/ gig bag. $17 shipping. Rosewood fretboard, super finish, two point trem, pickups sound great. Alder body. I ain't don't know how they can produce these for the price. If you haven't looked at SX lately DB, worth another visit and review.
Wow! Very good demo playing, strip down and discussion. I usually drift off watching UA-cam guitar teardowns, but you kept me fixated to this one! Great work and thanks.
@+❶ ２６Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈５ Contact Admin? Where is that?
that butterscotch one is stunning. those inlays really set off the roasted neck. love it!
Happy new year Sir. Please review one Jamstik just for the fun of it!
Sire delivers a great product! I have the Sire V7 5-string bass - talk about top quality control for the price. Great review, Darrell!!
I was looking forward to hearing the neck pick-up on the Butterscotch Tele. Denied!
These really seem like fantastic Guitars. I think I’ll get both of them. Thank you for making this video!!
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Thank you @DarrellBraunguitar I just received my T7 FM and the initial feel look and sound, awesome. Doing a deep dive this coming week. Appreciate your detailed review and enthusiasm!!!
I’ve been on the hunt for a HH Tstyle and you may have just finished that hunt! Great tones, great review!
Sire! I'm sold! As I already have a fantastic US Tele, single coils, no choice for me but the humbucker T-style Sire. In addition, the whammy bar? Yes! These guys are really going to sell big numbers and undermine the big two with their amazing production quality and value for money.
I just ordered the guitar today from the only place I know of that even has one in canada.
Thanks for that Darrell. I'd seen lots of reviews of the "traditional style" sire Tele, but not the modern. Think I will be purchasing it!!!!
Definitely on my short list! Thanks for the review.
The blue one looks great.
Great stuff. I would have liked to heard the T7 single coil neck pickup. Thats where the tone is at on a Tele also for Blues etc.
Perfect (really) late night to luck across this video by one of my go-to gat guys. Especially since I have this very (now [yester]day) acquired less than half price exactly the guitar I’ve wanted especially for jazz
An early L&G semi hollow Telecaster ASAT Tribute Special Edition.
Oh and a new amp - Vox AC15C
Been waiting for this Darrell…thanks! A T7 is on my Wish List!
Thanks Darrell. I really enjoy all your videos but I’ve been anxiously waiting for this one. I’d sure like to find one to try.
Darrell, that Neck pickup in Position 5 @ 5:52 sounds amazing !!! What a beautifully-balanced tone !!!
I have a Sire H7 Semi and a P7 Bass. You get a lot of guitar for not much money when compared to the guitars they are emulating.
You will not believe your eyes and ears when you see and play one. The T7 is next on my shopping list.
Have you heard of IYV from Amazon. I bought one not expecting much, and was surprised. Very well made and plays & sounds much better than it’s low cost.
I've been waiting for this. Beautiful workmanship, killer tone. Keep up the good work. Love the channel ✅🎵.
Looks like on the T7 Trad, you have string through the body, but if you don't want that, you can top load the strings too! Which is a nice little option.
Waiting for the Sire L7 review, been wanting to buy it, but not before your review! :D
How is this guy so friggin good, good sound, good video production! Why the hell isn't everyone like this cat...I'm angry at other UA-camrs for being so bad!!!
Darrell, you need a good thin rubber mat on your workbench top to protect the guitar’s finish.
I can't believe somebody came out with an affordable T style guitar with a trem! That thing sounds amazing.
Your usual thorough demonstration. The trem model is ideal for a variety band & the butterscotch plank a credible country/roots tool. So cool when you went behind the nut. You’re ready to take on the Danny Gatton/Roy Buchanan catalogue.
Very informative video! Thanks
I never saw a blue tree so I bought the T7 FM - Flame Maple. A beautiful guitar and absolutely brilliant in every way.
I'm sure it's already been said, but position 4 is just the neck pickup with the coil split. It's not both bridge and neck pickups like positions 2 and 3.
I bought this exact guitar (blue fm) from sweetwater but they are backorder until March. Look forward to playing it.
Truly excellent reviews as per usual Darrell. Thank you for keeping up the high standards my friend
that guitar is gorgeous. love the darker neck and headstock, esp with that blue. and the abalone inlays look SUPER nice in that color scheme.
I love your videos. I have been looking for a good telecaster copy and this definitely sparked my interest. Thanks for sharing!...
I bought the S7, and wow, I'm blown away. This is definitly the best guitar I've ever played. The action, the tuning stability, the tone, the intonation, everything is flawless. I tought I'd have problems with the whammy bar but not at all. The only thing I'm kind of meh about is the volume knob, I've heard it's a treble bleed? And it's kind of close to my hand so sometimes I lower the volume without noticing. But definitly buy the L7 too.
Quick question here for you:
I want to buy a baritone guitar, mostly for rock/metal. You might not be a metal/baritone fan but I'd still like to hear what guitar you'd suggest. Thank you!
Hey Darrell! I checked out your Music Album and I think it's Great! Great Guitar Musical Style! I wonder if most of your Channel Followers know just how good you are. Love the Album, keep the Music coming! (no, we aren't related or acquainted. I'm just a Music lover!). Another Great Video as well! Cheers!
I am torn between buying a G&L Tele and this SIRE Tele, I have 2 G&L Strats that I am very happy with but every time I see the Sire being tested, I lean more towards buying Sire. Thanks for making my choice easier.
You should also check out FGN Boundary Iliad, if it's available in your region. They're made in japan with Gotoh hardware and superior japanese made pickups, compound radius fretboard also. They are in the same price range as the G&L and Sire T7, some are even a bit cheaper.
I think the passive tone controls on the G&L have such a huge advantage over my other guitars, I always miss them on all my others.
I recently got me a T7 FM. Had to get from France because no one else in the US could get them before I died of old age. I am a "beginner" guitarist and already am experiencing how well this guitar plays! Compared to the "similar" HB Fusion I have, which is now for sale.
WOW! Impressive guitars at any cost point... but at their price, so fantastic! Thanks for the thorough review!
got the t7 on a deal. Fantastic guitar for the price and I love the stock pickups too as opposed to many who apparently changed them for better stuff
I love Telecaster shap, but I prefer the Stratocaster's "inside body", it fits our body (belly) more than a classical Tele. And you've got the humbucker sound (LP in a way).
The best of both worlds !!!
I ordered a T seven FM in natural color from Belgium. There is not another one for sale anywhere on the planet as far as I can tell. I sold my professional series 2 Strat to buy this guitar.
The tension screw for the term arm should be pushing on the back of the arm instead of the side, it's a detail I know, but important. Maybe you can turn the trem arm housing yourself, but it should be right from the factory FWIW
Just came from your s7 sire video. And tbh I'm convinced... I'd be hard pressed to buy a reg strat or Tele now. These have much better specs and parts for cheaper! Only real issue is less variety in colors and finishes, I can live with that.
Pulled the trigger a few weeks ago on the Fender FMT ... What a great guitar, plays like butter, I love it Thanks for the review Darrell
But I do fancy the Sire Strat... My credit card is twitching.!!!
Thank you for your in Depth review.
Once again you put out great information.
These guitars are very well made. I love looking down at my guitar headstock and seeing the fender logo, but fender has some business practices I think are dumb. My Ibanez guitars are very well crafted, with Floyd roses, and about $500( jem jr, rg). A Strat with a Floyd rose is beyond my price range. Yes your name is fender, but the market is filling the space for people who love fender but want to save money. Ty for the reviews, they’re always very well done
Great Darrell. When I get ready to buy a new guitar I will buy it through your channel links to support the channel.
Love the blue one! Great tones! Thanks Darell......Sal : )
You had me from the first strum. Good sounding, beautiful guitars!
Sire or Schecter?
Hey Darrell Braun been a fan for years and have been watching your reviews trying to decide on a strat style. Both had stunning reviews and bang for your buck in custom shop like fit and finnish.
Where would you spend your money if there could be only one.
Nice guitars! Thanks for featuring them.
I’m gonna get me one of those! Thanks for the great review!
Great review. Thank you! If you have time, I would be grateful for a piece of advice:
I’m into jazz, and I’m hesitating, do you recommend this Sire T7 over a Fender Telecaster?
Sire are leading the pack at the moment with high quality well priced guitars.
I bought the Larry Carlton S7 back in July last year before all the hype appeared
on UA-cam.
If you don't want to pay the crazy prices the big names are asking, buy a Sire.🙂
I'm trying to decide between the HH Tele and the S7
@@rumsfield78 Both are great guitars, i only buy S style guitars, so i can't comment on the Tele, the S7 is excellent, played well out of the box, i can highly recommend it.🙂
I usually buy S styles only as well, but this one has piqued my interest.
@@rumsfield78 Why not try one, some player prefer the Tele's, at least Sire are far cheaper than Fenders.
I'm especially interested in the neck/frets and fret board. That is the majority of playability
I want a Sire so bad! I've been trying to sell off my CVs, Strats and Epi to get one each S-7, T-7, H-7. Hoping I can pull it off. Thanks for another awesome review Darrell!
On the Sweetwater site their Butterscotch looks orange, how orange is it colour-wise?
Do you have a colour comparison guitar, a squire or Fender of some kind, of the same colour?
I ask because the Orange caught my eye immediately!
Nice review.
Is the neck quarter sawn ?
Thank you for your great videos, guitar sound awesome and beautiful to look at, also playing is inspiring.
As usual, a great review! Thanks Darrell!
there is nothing like the traditional american standard telecaster,the sound is iconic and not duplicated
Wow..no muddy tones..sounds really nice
I am torn between this Sire T7 and the Fender Player Plus Strat. Any recommendations?
Love the video and how those guitars LOOK! Can you tell me if they are using the same sales model as the Firefly? I just looked today and everything looks to be sold out.
Great stuff Darrell. I just got my S7 HSS in white and it is ridiculously good. Ohhhhh the neck.. It blows away my two Fender strat MIM's. Love seeing the T7 and one is on my list in the future.
Pickup Switching: Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge & Neck Split (Inner Coil), Position 3: Bridge & Neck, Position 4: Neck Split (Outer Coil), Position 5: Neck.
Thanks Darrell another great video as always, and I'd love to get one. Issue with Sire... can't buy one. In the US, back ordered with several web stores stating at the earlist May 22' - they've been out for 5 - 6 months. Looking to Europe, you have to wonder though... how Andertons has a good supply of these but aren't available at Thomann? You can find one Reverb or Ebay at inflated prices. Interesting though, Ibanez and Schecter guitars (mfg Indonesia) are everywhere. I'll just wait..... won't be buying a Fender anytime soon.... just announced another 10% price increase.... joke.....
Let Darrell know about this reply you got as it looks fishy.
Feel your pain. I live in Australia and ordered the S7 last month and was told it should arrive in February but I'm really not expecting it to after hearing how long other countries are waiting. There isnt a single Sire S7, T7 or L7 available in the country right now. It will be worth it when it comes though. :-)
It is a pity we don't have this brand represented here where I live, in Brazil. They are stuning in looks, and I liked very much the sound also, very good quality guitar! Please Larry Carlton come to Brazil!
With those necks these seem like a great base for modding to your own needs... adding some nice pickups etc. I'd love to know if the pickguard matches a standard fender template? It would be a shame if those aren't an easy swap!
As always, another GREAT VIDEO!
Thanks Darell for another great video. I am waiting for L7 review, I have purchase guitar 2 months ago.
That blue one definitely has a Strat sound with the Tele looks. I like them both!
Just got the T7 in antique white and I love it! The neck is amazing. The other “T7” flamed maple is basically the fender fmt HH with a trem. I’m thinking of getting the fender or should I stick with the Sire for $300 less and have an added Trem? You’ve played both, so what do you think? Do the Seymour Duncan’s really make a difference? Oh the choices we have to make!
Wow another awesome sire guitar. Now I can add a Tele to my sire list. Best part is can get 2 sires for the price of 1 from another manufacturer.
Thank you again Darrell! Love your content and this was especially helpful! 😉
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Thank you. At least one Sire is in my future. Just have to decide which one.
Great demo and review! After seeing this and orher reviews on S and T type guitars, why spend 800.00 on a made in Mexico strat or tele !?
Very nice review. How would you rate it against an Indonesian G&L or a MIM tele ?
Awesome satin finish on the back of the neck, then they slather a ton of gloss on the fingerboard and not only do I not like how it looks, I don’t like how it feels either.
I still think the comparison to MIM Fenders is not fair. I'd like Sire to try and produce these instruments in Mexico at the same price point. That likely would bring the price up to Player Plus level.
Hi Darrell, I own the Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH which you reviewed recently. I'd love to see a comparison done between it ant the Sire version.
Yeah! Me too! I just put $ down on. Fender FMT HH.
I suspect the Sire fretwork, and overall craftsmanship wins over Fender from what I can tell from the reviews (which is amazing for the price). I'm curious how the Seymour Duncan PUPs compare to the Sire PUPs. I'll say I do like the Fender, and Darrell did as well. I tend to believe when you see SD PUPs that it's worth a premium $ but would like to see a comparison to test that theory. I too can't wait to see the Sire guitars available in the US. I'll mention that I've been playing for 5 years, and when I started the Fender MIM strat (Candy apple red with black pickguard, and rosewood fingerboard) that I coveted was on sale for 100 off I think at $500 at xmas time. Today, I think the MIM strats are called player series? Anyway, they are $890 on Sweetwater now. The price increase of guitars in general and Fender in particular over the last 5 years has been mind blowing. Needless to say I'm unimpressed and now more likely to buy a Sire. I hope we don't see the same inflationary rises on that brand.