often i'm listening without watching vids while working. the searing and uplifting solos imply visuals of a guitarist on a clifftop overlooking an ocean sunset, as observed by a circling helicopter. i find it hilarious to open the youtube tab to see our Jonathan in his dark little room.
I just found your page thanks to the YT algorithm. I subscribed straight after listening to you play. WOW. That Sire strat is the one I have looking at myself.$1300.00 here in Australia. That's about my limit on spending. I'm also looking at the L7 with P90's. These guitars are so good I can get two for the price of a Fender or a Gibson.
Just got my S7 vintage a few days ago. It took 6 months to get one in. Got it in black. Besides being just a beautiful looking guitar. The craftsmanship is high level ... Especially the neck is outstanding. The pickups are great ... Quiet on mine/Larry Carlton. I really like how responsive the tone knobs are on this guitar. You can get very bright tones and then really round it out when backed off for a lush standard clean jazz tone. . Very wide tone sweep , kind of like a cry baby. I did have to do a basic set up to suit my playing. Truss rod, action. Set the vibrato arm to my liking and pickup height. I love it. Very affordable.
That is as Strat as you can get tone wise Jon. It looks wonderfully made too and cheaper over here than a Fender Player. I loved the intro- cheers 😃👍❤️
Love the Sire roasted maple necks and rolled fret edges...very comfortable. I played a T & S 7 the other day. Both beauties ! Both over 8lbs...yeah I know Jon...💪 LOL. I think for the money, these are a steal...even the Fender Player Series do not offer locking tuners, bone nuts or the nicer necks...PLUS they're approx. $250 more ! Yeah...really digging Sire ! Thanks Jon ! 😊
At last you have reviewed a guitar than i own, the only difference is that i went for the HSS model and bought it last year before the prices went up! It realy is a lot of guitar for your money, and far better than a Fender Strat. It sounds far better in your hands Jonathan.🙂
a lot of good priced guitars on the market at the moment and these seem to be one of the best brands,very well built,great pickups and very reasonable prices.
It appears that the whole Larry Carlton series of Sire guitars are pretty good, and reasonably priced. Can't see why anyone wouldn't want one of these in their guitar collection! Great easy listening and masterfully played intro, Jon! Always a pleasure to login here to chill out and enjoy!
Man,,,brother I sure am glad to see you demo this one. I would have to guess that if you have to choose just one , you would probably prefer the FM HSS version. I will probably get both eventually. But I must say , the T7 FM is outstanding at least from what I have seen. So the million dollar question is , which Larry Carlton is the best all around.?? I know you really don't want to answer that but I couldn't resist asking. Thanks again John. Cheers 🍻
after your reviews i bought the l7 and the t7..now i go for the s7...great gitars for the prize..i realize i'll never sound like you Jon..you're the Best !!!..
one more question Jon..an advice! now i have a usa strat hss..sire t7 hh and a sire l7..now i have to choose between the s7 sss or s7 hss...whats your advice?!
I live in Vegas and we the summer months. Where the temperature can go to 105 degrees in the summer months. I always look at guitar that are built to these hot months.
HI! just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤ Please support me in what I do thru Patreon! www.patreon.com/Jonathankoh 0:00 Intro 1:29 Song 3:57 Demo 7:39 Review 8:57 Conclusion
It's nice of you 👌. Even though I am not playing guitar nowadays. But getting accoustomed to such awesome instruments, through you. Thankyou for your work. Also I like your way you play 👌
Beautiful playing Jonathon i have an S7 In flame maple blue, it is a perfect guitar, love it love it love it, enjoyed the run through on the pick ups to sjow its versatility
You will get to know when the guitar is so good, when the guitar reviewer keeps playing and enjoying it ,almost he forgot to say something about the guitar
Vraiment une très belle guitare. Ta vidéo est, comme celle de la s7 hss, très bien faite. Tu parviens vraiment a faire ressortir les nuances et les couleurs de ces micros. Je pense que c'est un des meilleurs rapports qualité prix que l'on peut trouver pour une strat de cette qualité. Le seul regret que je puisse avoir, c'est que les touches n'existent pas en version mate. Je ne suis pas plus fan que ça des touches vernies. Dans le temps je suis curieux de voir si le vernis tient bien. Pas évident... Mais bon pour à peine plus de 500 euros, que demander de plus. Moi j'y mettrais bien un kit emg DG20 David Gilmour. 😀👍Merci pour ta vidéo.
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I have been playing and recording with this guitar, and I am astonished by the sheer quality, feel, playability, and sound you get. For the price, this is epic! Thank you for helping me make up my mind. I made the right choice :)
As a beginner I was very honoured to hear the wonderful whimsical, heartfelt tones you produced on this instrument. Thank you for showcasing this guitar as it will go on my wish list at Thomann. Great, lovely playing and succinct, no nonsense review. Great for a beginner to digest. Happily subbed and all the very best, Jon 💕💕
I've been considering one but they seem a bit too showy too me. The dark roasted maple stands out too much. They should have opted for a lighter flamed maple instead
Hello there, great guitar. I'm not sure what choose between the sire S7 S-S-S and H-S-S. I'm used to play strats with 2 tone controls. I'm asking myself if the H-S-S version (with just one tone control) can be a downside in terms of tone versatility. Furthermore I'm looking for crispy clean sound even for jazz or fusion so In your opinion are more suitable the H-S-S pickups or the S-S-S ? thank you
Exquisite playing, good sir! I fell in love with this S7, and with the G&l Doheny lol, which one of both guitars do you consider the most thick, dynamic tone from the neck pickup?
Hi Jon followed you for a few years now and really enjoy your playing, regardless of what brand of guitar you play the sound you get is always stunning, I can never get close to those tones and it is so frustrating, could you give a rundown on what gear you are using and how you create those wonderful tones, regards
Hi it looks like your playing with 10 gauge what gauge strings are you using are they 10s as I believe these guitars come strung with tens is that correct ? 👍🎸
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thankyou, I think someone should let people know how to change strings on Locking nuts guitars as this is a nightmare if you don't know I was here all night until I figured it out online, took me ages I also adjust the trust rod put lighter strings on lowered the action ill try it out properly tom. they seem well made . The frets are big but it plays ok and sounds pretty good you forget your playing a cheaper guitar. I think if you can set it up properly as your comfortable I think with the sound of them there good guitars, im just not over the moon with the setup at the moment. Well see. 👍
Always great to watch your videos Jon ! Been looking into Sire LC line a lot via YT, but I would like to know when this S7 arrived to you, how was the setup and did you make any modifications? and what about the tremelo system?
So your pick and why: this s7 or the squier 40th gold withe nice looking neck? I see a good deal on that squier, but I wonder if the same cort factory can produce better?
First of all, I am very impressed by your playing; glad I have found your channel. Could you tell me - this strat tone, is it achievable on HSS pickups? (I’m hesitating which one, HSS or SSS, to buy since I like bluesy tones too)
often i'm listening without watching vids while working. the searing and uplifting solos imply visuals of a guitarist on a clifftop overlooking an ocean sunset, as observed by a circling helicopter. i find it hilarious to open the youtube tab to see our Jonathan in his dark little room.
Lol
Hola maestro estoy en la seria duda de esta sire o una fender mexicana
Haha, good point. Jon in his happy spot.
Man, I adore your playing skills. Every single video I watch I want to by that guitar immediately
lol thank you
I just found your page thanks to the YT algorithm. I subscribed straight after listening to you play. WOW. That Sire strat is the one I have looking at myself.$1300.00 here in Australia. That's about my limit on spending. I'm also looking at the L7 with P90's. These guitars are so good I can get two for the price of a Fender or a Gibson.
Thank you.. and welcome to the channel!!
That roasted maple neck looks good with that sunburst color.
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It looks great. Getting one in the transparent blue like the Suhr would be awesome. Retired Navy, I love deep blue.
Just got my S7 vintage a few days ago. It took 6 months to get one in. Got it in black. Besides being just a beautiful looking guitar. The craftsmanship is high level ... Especially the neck is outstanding. The pickups are great ... Quiet on mine/Larry Carlton. I really like how responsive the tone knobs are on this guitar. You can get very bright tones and then really round it out when backed off for a lush standard clean jazz tone. . Very wide tone sweep , kind of like a cry baby. I did have to do a basic set up to suit my playing. Truss rod, action. Set the vibrato arm to my liking and pickup height. I love it. Very affordable.
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Think I’ll go with black as well. Take the neck and hardware, build a new body so I can paint it transparent blue with lighter maple binding.
That is as Strat as you can get tone wise Jon. It looks wonderfully made too and cheaper over here than a Fender Player. I loved the intro- cheers 😃👍❤️
Thank you Tom!🤓
Awesome guitar tones. 🎸 Great chops 👌
Thanks a lot!✌♥
Love the Sire roasted maple necks and rolled fret edges...very comfortable. I played a T & S 7 the other day. Both beauties ! Both over 8lbs...yeah I know Jon...💪 LOL. I think for the money, these are a steal...even the Fender Player Series do not offer locking tuners, bone nuts or the nicer necks...PLUS they're approx. $250 more ! Yeah...really digging Sire ! Thanks Jon ! 😊
Thanks for sharing!
You make great tones out of every guitar you review or demonstrate 👍😊 Thank you！
Thank you ✌️❤️
Mindbowingly, heavenly, beautiful playing!!
Thank you✌️❤️
At last you have reviewed a guitar than i own, the only difference is that i went for the HSS model and
bought it last year before the prices went up!
It realy is a lot of guitar for your money, and far better than a Fender Strat.
It sounds far better in your hands Jonathan.🙂
That’s great! You make a great choice✌️❤️
Really liked your playing in this vid. Feeling stressed today, and it was very soothing.
Glad to help ✌️❤️
It's not the guitar it's the man behind it great playing jon
Thank you ✌♥
Oh man mine arrives tomorrow morning. I've gone between your videos and John Cordy. I chose the s7v in white
Enjoy it✌️❤️
Amazing, could listen to your music all day, thank you....
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a lot of good priced guitars on the market at the moment and these seem to be one of the best brands,very well built,great pickups and very reasonable prices.
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It appears that the whole Larry Carlton series of Sire guitars are pretty good, and reasonably priced. Can't see why anyone wouldn't want one of these in their guitar collection! Great easy listening and masterfully played intro, Jon! Always a pleasure to login here to chill out and enjoy!
Thank you Tony ✌️❤️
Your playing makes we want to get better , inspiring.
Go for it!!!❤️
Bought one, an S7V. Still happy.
Cool!
Great playing every time I click on your video. Keep up the great work Jon. God bless!
Thank you kindly
Man,,,brother I sure am glad to see you demo this one.
I would have to guess that if you have to choose just one , you would probably prefer the FM HSS version.
I will probably get both eventually.
But I must say , the T7 FM is outstanding at least from what I have seen.
So the million dollar question is , which Larry Carlton is the best all around.??
I know you really don't want to answer that but I couldn't resist asking.
Thanks again John.
Cheers 🍻
You know me well Greg … lol
after your reviews i bought the l7 and the t7..now i go for the s7...great gitars for the prize..i realize i'll never sound like you Jon..you're the Best !!!..
Great choices ✌❤
one more question Jon..an advice!
now i have a usa strat hss..sire t7 hh and a sire l7..now i have to choose between the s7 sss or s7 hss...whats your advice?!
@@digipeet2866 HSS✌️❤️
I live in Vegas and we the summer months. Where the temperature can go to 105 degrees in the summer months. I always look at guitar that are built to these hot months.
Ah..✌️❤️
Just bought s7 sss Vintage. Loving it❤❤❤❤(same colour).
M going to put some nice thick strings for warm sound. It’s going to be amazing
Sounds great!✌️❤️
Wonderful playing, as usual Jon. Sire makes one beautiful S-Type (and T-Type) guitar.
Yes they do ✌️❤️
HI! just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Song
3:57 Demo
7:39 Review
8:57 Conclusion
I just bought this guitar today! So stoked! 🤜🤛🎵🎶🎸 Thanks for the great shredding and review! 😁
It's nice of you 👌. Even though I am not playing guitar nowadays. But getting accoustomed to such awesome instruments, through you. Thankyou for your work.
Also I like your way you play 👌
Thank you ✌️❤️
I come here just to hear you play!
Awww✌️❤️
Thank you.
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Awesome playing loud John!
Thanks a lot!✌️❤️
Beautiful guitar playing! God bless brother.
God bless you too✌️❤️
First off Beautiful playing! You definitely got it figured out. Great tone on that S7. Thanks for the video
🤓 Thanks!
These look and sound like they're much better than a MIM strat!
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Your playing is so beautiful.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Jon, again a fantastic playing. Very tastefull. Thank you so much. 😊👍
Glad you enjoyed it!✌♥
Excellent brother Jon. Great guitar and amazing playing. God bless. Stay safe.
Thank you ✌️❤️
Beautiful playing Jonathon i have an S7 In flame maple blue, it is a perfect guitar, love it love it love it, enjoyed the run through on the pick ups to sjow its versatility
thank you kindly ✌💚
You will get to know when the guitar is so good, when the guitar reviewer keeps playing and enjoying it ,almost he forgot to say something about the guitar
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Vraiment une très belle guitare. Ta vidéo est, comme celle de la s7 hss, très bien faite. Tu parviens vraiment a faire ressortir les nuances et les couleurs de ces micros. Je pense que c'est un des meilleurs rapports qualité prix que l'on peut trouver pour une strat de cette qualité. Le seul regret que je puisse avoir, c'est que les touches n'existent pas en version mate. Je ne suis pas plus fan que ça des touches vernies. Dans le temps je suis curieux de voir si le vernis tient bien. Pas évident... Mais bon pour à peine plus de 500 euros, que demander de plus. Moi j'y mettrais bien un kit emg DG20 David Gilmour. 😀👍Merci pour ta vidéo.
De rien!✌️❤️
Great video & great looking guitar , i have the S7 maple top & love it . Thanks for making the video more power to you .🙂
Cool ✌️❤️
Just ordered the same. Same model and color :)
Nice.. Enjoy
@@JonIsJustTooLoud I have been playing and recording with this guitar, and I am astonished by the sheer quality, feel, playability, and sound you get. For the price, this is epic!
Thank you for helping me make up my mind. I made the right choice :)
Thnx Jon
Most welcome✌️❤️
Now there are several brands that make good copies of Strat and are better than many Fender.
True ✌️❤️
Nicely done
Thank you ✌️❤️
Thank you so much for these reviews. You seem to review guitars that I’m particularly interested in
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Maybe ten thousand or more boys will go to to the shops after listening to your demo to get S7 .
Lol
As a beginner I was very honoured to hear the wonderful whimsical, heartfelt tones you produced on this instrument. Thank you for showcasing this guitar as it will go on my wish list at Thomann. Great, lovely playing and succinct, no nonsense review. Great for a beginner to digest. Happily subbed and all the very best, Jon 💕💕
Thank you ✌️❤️ and welcome to the Channel!!
I've been considering one but they seem a bit too showy too me. The dark roasted maple stands out too much. They should have opted for a lighter flamed maple instead
I find it t be a bit tamed..
Beautiful guitar and playing Jon!
Thank you so much ✌️❤️
That amazing lead tone 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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That sounds absolutely amazing!
Thank you✌️❤️
Thank you Jon!
Most welcome!✌♥
Sire T7FM or Sire S76 Vintage.....LOVE your channel
The FM✌️❤️
What a beauty.
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Hello there, great guitar. I'm not sure what choose between the sire S7 S-S-S and H-S-S. I'm used to play strats with 2 tone controls. I'm asking myself if the H-S-S version (with just one tone control) can be a downside in terms of tone versatility. Furthermore I'm looking for crispy clean sound even for jazz or fusion so In your opinion are more suitable the H-S-S pickups or the S-S-S ? thank you
Get the SSH✌️❤️
Great review! Thank you!
My pleasure!
What a tasteful guitar player you are Jon. Once guitar too.
Thank you✌️❤️
love the tone! it even brings back memories hahahaha!
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Sounded GREAT!
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Yep, sounds great. I don’t know if I want one of these or a gold top L7……hmmmm
decisions decisions decisions...✌😆
Exquisite playing, good sir! I fell in love with this S7, and with the G&l Doheny lol, which one of both guitars do you consider the most thick, dynamic tone from the neck pickup?
Both!✌️🤣
I'll get both then 😂... With a couple of years of separation between both purchases 😂
Hi Jon followed you for a few years now and really enjoy your playing, regardless of what brand of guitar you play the sound you get is always stunning, I can never get close to those tones and it is so frustrating, could you give a rundown on what gear you are using and how you create those wonderful tones, regards
Most of it was stated in the video’s description
the secret is in the fingers and good ears :)
Looks and sounds great 👍
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Hello from the Philippines, ordering one. Thank you Jon.
Cool ✌️❤️
You are an amazing player. Can you release a guitar mastercourse please.
Maybe soon ✌️❤️
Put me down for it, I'm serious.
Nice playing, any difference between the S7 v1 and v2? better pickups on the v2?
get the V2!
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thought so!
Thank you, Jon. You sound great as usual. Which do you like better, the T7 FM or the S7 Traditional?
T7Fm
I agree. I’ve always had a thing for teles. Maybe Sire will come out with a Thinline. I’d buy that in a second.
It is not the Axe, it is the one who's holding the axe
lol
How about a comparison with the soloking guitar, which is also made in Indonesia?
If and when I get my hands on one✌️❤️
Hi Jon
Are the neck and the middle pickups the same as the Sire HSS S7 ?
The sound just blew me away.
Nice playing
No they are not...✌🤓
You are the best!
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Sounds killer! How do you compare this against the shijie ste pro?
Very comparable✌️❤️
What would you say is the main difference between these pickups and the pickups in the HSS model (neck and middle specifically)?
Not much actually
I have the green one S7🎸
Nice!✌️❤️
Hi it looks like your playing with 10 gauge
what gauge strings are you using are they 10s as I believe these guitars come strung with tens is that correct ? 👍🎸
Yes they do✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thankyou, I think someone should let people know how to change strings on Locking nuts guitars as this is a nightmare if you don't know
I was here all night until I figured it out online, took me ages I also adjust the trust rod put lighter strings on lowered the action ill try it out properly tom.
they seem well made . The frets are big but it plays ok and sounds pretty good you forget your playing a cheaper guitar. I think if you can set it up properly as your comfortable I think with the sound of them there good guitars, im just not over the moon with the setup at the moment.
Well see. 👍
Is it the craftmanship rhe same with fender japan?
Almost
Mine was delivered today. Your videos are very expensive for me, Jon!
lol!!
Always great to watch your videos Jon ! Been looking into Sire LC line a lot via YT, but I would like to know when this S7 arrived to you, how was the setup and did you make any modifications? and what about the tremelo system?
Not much ✌️❤️
This guitar have a parallel push button?
not that i know of
Intro song sounds like “Fare the Well (dinks song)
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What you like more this model or g&l tribute legacy?
This one✌️❤️
So your pick and why: this s7 or the squier 40th gold withe nice looking neck? I see a good deal on that squier, but I wonder if the same cort factory can produce better?
The S7✌♥
From 0 to 10, which note deserve this one and the s7 fm? I am between both.. thanks for the video
8✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Sire s7 or ibanez as93??😳
Hi, Jon... Is the tremolo arm kind of pop in?
Yep!✌️❤️
With a grub screw if you wanna tighten the arm in ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thank you!
Which one do you think is better the Corona Modern plus or the S7?
Different neck.. different pickups
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what amp you use here?
Check the description please✌♥
which is jazzier sounding from the sire strats?
As long as you’re playing jazz.. all would be great… lol Go for the H7✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud thanks for your advice
Whats the factory string gauge on it? cant find anything :(
10s ✌️❤️
@@JonIsJustTooLoud maybe you still know which backing track that was from Guitarteamnl? :-( there are soo many...cant find it :p
Be good if they made them with a old Finnish. With emg
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It’s your fingers man , i went to city music and try the same guitars but it didn’t sound the same 😂
thats strange!! Guitar is not available in City Music! lol ✌♥
@@JonIsJustTooLoud lol I mean generally was trying some g&l ones
Do not try this at home....Jon is the tone and not the guitar. Nonetheless, a wonderful instrument.
lol🤓
This channel can put a strain on your wallet!!!!
Lol✌️❤️
First of all, I am very impressed by your playing; glad I have found your channel. Could you tell me - this strat tone, is it achievable on HSS pickups? (I’m hesitating which one, HSS or SSS, to buy since I like bluesy tones too)
If you are using the single coils a lot then yes. Having a bridge humbucker is useful but it will not sound like an all single coil strat
@@JonIsJustTooLoudThank you, I appreciate your immediate response, very helpful:)