I just bought one. I am 73 and I am waiting for it like a kid waiting for Christmas. Here in Brazil they cost about 1,200.00 USdollars. But it is worth, great guitars. I had one with a humbucker and made the mistake of selling it. But this with the P90 is a keeper!
This is my favorite guitar and I named mine Danish Pete, from Andertons UK. Sire liked their reviews on their guitars so much that he got one Sire just for him and he choosed to have a P90 on it and that's why we have the H7v (Danish Pete) guitar! It's a lovely guitar which can do almost everything! Good that you like it too, becouse Sire guitars are actually really good for the pricepoint!
This is my first P90 equipped guitar and you're 100% right, they are different than single coil and humbuckers. I had a SD Antiquity P90 put in the bridge and I'm glad I did, it's a bit like portable turbo in the sound boost and tone. Plays great, sounds good and looks even better! And I don't know who designed the neck but OMG perfection!
Gotta love P90s. Gibson designed the humbucking pickup to replace the P90, but while they sound nice, they don’t sound like P90s so the older single coil P90 design has endured. One of my favorite pickups. Thanks for watching.
Nice thorough review! I have the Sire L7V Les Paul style with P90's and it's quickly become one of my favorite guitars I have. Always enjoy your reviews and always excellent playing. 👍
Just got it in the Cherry Sunburst. Great guitar and a nice bang for the buck. Thought I might do a pickup change to Lollars or Fralins but the stock pickups are great. No real need to change them as of now.
Great review. I have the H7V P90 in cherry sunburst and it is stunning, and as you say very little setup was needed, in fact I simply tweaked the action and added some neck relief, and yes you are right there is a scarf joint at the headstock end of the neck which isn't hidden under paint in the case of the stained finish on the cherry sunburst. Overall I have to agree it is sounds and plays great and fantastic value at £599 in the UK.
Killer demo, nice sounding dog ears, very warm and clear before breakup. Definitely on my radar, love P 90's, a bit more balls than other single coils.
Yes, that is true. And as you mention, acoustic builders have been using striped ebony for awhile now. Especially Taylor, who seems to use a lot of it. Very black ebony was always the standard but the lighter and striped variants are something we’re seeing more and more of as supplies of all the most choice woods are diminishing. I have no problem with lighter or streaked ebony but it isn’t really a traditional look. In fact I wonder how much ebony may be being dyed these days. For instance, most Eastmans have ebony boards and they all look as black as vintage Gibsons. But at the end of the day it’s not the worst solution to the problem of dwindling supply. I have no problem with synthetics like Richlite for that matter. Thanks so much for watching.
Stunning looks and beautiful sound! I've heard that the price-quality ratio on those Sire guitars is really good... Makes me want to get one before the price goes up (I could be wrong but I think it will go up sooner rather than later).
First, thanks for watching. You could be right. Tough to predict but even if it takes awhile to go up, I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for it to drop in price. 😆
I have the Harley Benton HB-35 Plus in Black a very good guitar! Also a Xaviere 335 model in Black with good P-90's but the neck is super super fat and not easy to play or hang my thumb over the neck, which is why I'm considering one of these Sire H7v for sure and besides the sound everyone raves about the necks and finger boards and frets!
Very good review. I have the Sire H7 in see through red which I enjoy very much. After hearing those P90's , I may have to pick one up. Excellent playing as usual. Thanks.
There was a bit more hum when I played it brought the tube amp. For whatever reason, single coils are always quieter through the Tone Master. Thanks for watching.
I certainly agree that’s way too narrow. In fact, I once sold a magnificent 1966 Gibson ES330 because of that super narrow nut with they were using in the mid 60s. Heartbreaking. Thanks for watching.
This is an interesting guitar. Not many 335s with P90s out there. It would be interesting to know how it compares in sound and tone to a Casino. Despite being a semi hollow while the Casino is hollow, the P90s should bring them that much closer and make for quite an interesting comparison.
Check out my recent video on the Casino. Yes, the P90s certainly bring it closer, but the characteristic difference between semi hollow and fully hollow is still there. I don’t know how much that comes across in the videos, but it’s very apparent in the room and under the fingers. Thanks so much for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Makes sense. I'm sure that just playing the guitar will feel very different, specially on your body. But after post processing, digital etc, maybe they are very close in sound out of the speakers? In your opinion, if you had to choose a semi-hollow P90 like this or a Casino P90 for blues, what would you go for? Or would you go for neither and just go for a 335 type with humbuckers instead?
I like mini humbuckers as well. You don’t see a lot of them outside of Epiphone vintage reissues. Gibson created the mini humbucker specifically to give Epiphone its own identity way back in the Kalamazoo days, and didn’t use them on Gibsons until they moved Epiphone production to Japan and were left with a surplus (Firebird pickups are a completely different design). They have popped up on a number of other manufacturer’s guitars but it’s still not common other than on jazz archtops. Despite fans of the design like you and I, I’m afraid the vast majority of buyers tend to opt for full size humbuckers. But I agree, a semi hollow with mini buckers is a very cool sound, which is why I own a 150th Anniversary Sheraton.
Great review. How noisy are the P90s at low volume? Does the humm only kick in when you turn up the volume and gain? I'm a strictly bedroom player and not a fan of hum or hiss coming from the amp. Thanks.
Thanks so much. I’m afraid all true single coil pickups are subject to 60 cycle hum. But P90s have a sound that nothing quite duplicates. Most modern sets are hum cancelling when both are used together, though the volume of each must match or they’ll hum anyway. How bad the hum is depends on the electrical environment you find yourself with. It’s negligible in my studio, but can be obnoxious at some venues. Of course gain makes any hum worse. Usually it’s masked by the band and ambient noise, and experienced players are quick with the volume knob.
sounds awesome. How do you find the neck? narrow and thin? how about close ro the nut? too narrow? is it shaped like any of the 335 you played? Thank you in advance! great and useful insights.
It does feel a little different than a Gibson. But on this version, it has the typical Gibson-like 1 11/16” (43 mm) nut width. The original humbucker version had a narrower nut width, which made sense since Larry’s 335 had was made during Gibson’s narrow nut width period. I think it was a complaint for many buyers so they may have even changed it for the humbucker version by now, I haven’t checked. The profile is fairly slim, again, like the later 60s Gibsons, and like every Sire I’ve played, the fingerboard edge are very rounded. I hope this helps.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Thanks for the reply. Yes, from what I've read they did changed to a larger width at the nut. It sure helps to know how you feel about these details. I might try looking for one of this larger width ones to try for myself.. maybe it's a good platform for a pro grade instrument with a few mods (pickup change, electronics probably and maybe a few hardware parts). Does it makes sense? Grateful once again..i really like your tone and feel! 🙏✌️
Tasty tunes👌🎸 Have not seen one in person. Quality control looks good. I believe these are made in Indonesia, am I right? How does this compare to the Epiphone Sheraton?
First, thank you and I hope you will seek out more from my channel. Yes, as far as I’m aware, all the current Sire models are made in Indonesia and the quality is quite good. Very clean builds. As to the comparison with the Sheraton, they’re really quite different in feel. There’s been a bit more effort put into making the necks feel worn in and comfortable with the Sire, by rolling the edges and paying more attention to the fret ends. There’s nothing at all wrong with the Epiphone, but giving it that feel will take a little post purchase work. Of course the actual neck profile is quite different as well, and your preference there might just be the most important consideration. I hope that was clear enough.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Yes, I just subbed. Appreciate the response. I had a bad experience with a Sheraton and sent it back. (Poor QC made it unplayable) These Sires look very interesting! Thanks.🎸👌
@@calsurflance5598 That’s great, thanks. I’ve reviewed several reasonably priced semi hollows that were very nice, including the Hagstrom Viking, Ibanez AS113, Eastman T386, etc. You might check those out as well. 👍🏼
I'm German and very much interested in learning the English language. What stroke me was the term "action" for the distance of the strings to the frets. Now, that comes across as very random and arbitrary, which it probably isn't. Can anyone explain the origin and relation of the notion?
Very nice to hear from you. I have no idea how string height came to be called “action” but it isn’t just guitar string height. For instance they way the keys of a piano or other keyboard bounces back from neutral is also referred to as action. I believe it actually can apply to the tactile response of many (any?) musical instrument. It’s been in use so long it’s literally one dictionary definition of the word. I’ve heard that English is one of the languages with the most multiple meaning for words. And comedians exploit the fact endlessly. Thanks so much for watching.
Hello, I first wanted to write that the fairy of the blues (and all her sisters) bent over your cradle but, no, I'm sure it's only work and it's reassures me 😅 You play gorgeously : The guitar is, in a way, "gently roaring" ! I just can't make up my mind, H7 or H7V... What do you think of mounting a nice and warm jazz humbucker on the neck position of the H7V (after expiry of guarantee date hahaha) ? If it's even stupid please, tell 😁
First, thanks for the nice words and thanks for watching. Most professional musicians have played from an early age and I’m no exception there. But anyone can continually improve and enjoy playing. Nothing wrong with mixing a humbucker and a P90, but you’re probably aware the H7V is routed for P90s so it wouldn’t be a drop in replacement. For this reason, I might be inclined to go the other way. Buy the H7 and put in a humbucker sized P90 (Fralin makes a great one).
So I guess it’s fair to say you’re all in on the Larry Carlton models. 😆 They are nice and really compete well with far more expensive guitars. Thanks so much for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Yup, I'm all in! Got the T7 FM last week, other 2 on order, and I just got an S7 Vintage demo model at $100 off! :) I'm a Sire junkie! hehe
Hello... Am a beginner player and want to play jazz... What guitar would you recommend? A hollow body? Semi-hollow with center block? Any particular name brand/model... Budget of up to $1,000.00. Really appreciate your input 👍 Much blessings 🙌 Ty 🎸😎👍
First, thanks for watching. It depends a little bit on what style of jazz you want to play. Traditional jazz players still tend to prefer fully hollow archtops, but a semi-hollow would serve equally well. At that price point there are a lot of good choices in semi-hollows, but for fully hollow archtops there are good quality Ibanez models at almost every price point and I can’t think of a better place to start. Hope this helps and enjoy the process.
At 1000$ dollars, you have a nice amount of instruments to consider. If you haven't chosen yet, I would suggest you take a look at Ibanezs Artcore line or, my personal favorite guitar, the Ibanez JS200. It's John Scofields signature model and it's absolutely amazing , man. It was my first non-Fender guitar, as I've always just loved and appreciated the shit out of my single coils and the variety of tone that comes w having a Strat and a Tele. But since I've gotten my JS200, my fenders kinda gather some dust between uses lol. The JS200 is semihollow and has a beautiful neck and is setup with 2 amazing humbuckers. They sound amazing with any amp, all pedals. They can each be split to make them Single coils and in that mode they sound great. There's also a little switch to make the pickups run in series or parallel which alters the tone a bit again. So you can play around with about 8 different tonal varieties. I love the damn thing lol. Also, playing jazz does not require you to pickup a hollo or a semi. Sure, they can offer you a subtly airy tone that is cool for playing quiet, Wes Montgomery style tunes. But, it's not really that big of a difference, honestly. The best jazz player I know plays mostly solid bodies with P90s lol. He has been loving and proselytizing the greatness of the new Yamaha Revstars. The one model comes with P90s and it's really sweet
@@thomaslthomas1506 Sorry, my comment was a bit on the fly. Yes, I’m aware there are various ebony shades and grades. I think I was slightly surprised only because guitars based closely on 1950s designs generally use the dark ebony typically preferred for that style of instrument. I have seen lighter, and especially striped ebony put to very good use on modern designs. It’s just not often part of the more traditional aesthetic. Had I been scripting my videos back then I would likely have been more clear. In any event, thanks for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Zero worries. I understand. When I do videos without script I screw up the speaking part. When I have a script I butcher even worse.
I just bought one. I am 73 and I am waiting for it like a kid waiting for Christmas. Here in Brazil they cost about 1,200.00 USdollars. But it is worth, great guitars. I had one with a humbucker and made the mistake of selling it. But this with the P90 is a keeper!
Nice. I hope you love it. They’re very well made guitars. Thanks so much for watching.
This is my favorite guitar and I named mine Danish Pete, from Andertons UK. Sire liked their reviews on their guitars so much that he got one Sire
just for him and he choosed to have a P90 on it and that's why we have the H7v (Danish Pete) guitar!
It's a lovely guitar which can do almost everything!
Good that you like it too, becouse Sire guitars are actually really good for the pricepoint!
I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching.
Great demo - guitar sounds marvelous with all 3 gain pedals. Love the sound of the Honey Drive with it.
Thanks. Yes, the Sweet Honey has become a go to whenever I need a little extra gain live.
This is my first P90 equipped guitar and you're 100% right, they are different than single coil and humbuckers. I had a SD Antiquity P90 put in the bridge and I'm glad I did, it's a bit like portable turbo in the sound boost and tone. Plays great, sounds good and looks even better! And I don't know who designed the neck but OMG perfection!
Gotta love P90s. Gibson designed the humbucking pickup to replace the P90, but while they sound nice, they don’t sound like P90s so the older single coil P90 design has endured. One of my favorite pickups.
Thanks for watching.
Got mine finally! Hard to get a leftie in thw vintage burst! Its magnificent!
That’s great. Enjoy it and thanks for watching!
Nice thorough review! I have the Sire L7V Les Paul style with P90's and it's quickly become one of my favorite guitars I have. Always enjoy your reviews and always excellent playing. 👍
Thanks so much. I appreciate viewers like you.
Great guitar and great playing! I have one on the way! Be safe…Cheers..
Thank you my friend. Enjoy yours!
Just got it in the Cherry Sunburst. Great guitar and a nice bang for the buck. Thought I might do a pickup change to Lollars or Fralins but the stock pickups are great. No real need to change them as of now.
I felt the same way. You can alter the flavor, but nothing wrong with those pickups. Thanks for watching.
Great review. I have the H7V P90 in cherry sunburst and it is stunning, and as you say very little setup was needed, in fact I simply tweaked the action and added some neck relief, and yes you are right there is a scarf joint at the headstock end of the neck which isn't hidden under paint in the case of the stained finish on the cherry sunburst. Overall I have to agree it is sounds and plays great and fantastic value at £599 in the UK.
Thanks. Yes, they’re very nice guitars and a terrific value. Thanks for watching.
Great review, great playing, great guitar! Thank you!
Thanks so much. Very happy you enjoyed it.
Killer demo, nice sounding dog ears, very warm and clear before breakup. Definitely on my radar, love P 90's, a bit more balls than other single coils.
Yes, P90s are hard to beat. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
Nice work guy. You've got a nice style. Keep it up.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching.
Ebony wood ranges from black to brown. I once had a Martin acoustic guitar that had "tiger stripe" ebony fingerboard. It had black and brown stripes.
Yes, that is true. And as you mention, acoustic builders have been using striped ebony for awhile now. Especially Taylor, who seems to use a lot of it. Very black ebony was always the standard but the lighter and striped variants are something we’re seeing more and more of as supplies of all the most choice woods are diminishing. I have no problem with lighter or streaked ebony but it isn’t really a traditional look. In fact I wonder how much ebony may be being dyed these days. For instance, most Eastmans have ebony boards and they all look as black as vintage Gibsons. But at the end of the day it’s not the worst solution to the problem of dwindling supply. I have no problem with synthetics like Richlite for that matter. Thanks so much for watching.
Stunning looks and beautiful sound! I've heard that the price-quality ratio on those Sire guitars is really good... Makes me want to get one before the price goes up (I could be wrong but I think it will go up sooner rather than later).
First, thanks for watching. You could be right. Tough to predict but even if it takes awhile to go up, I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for it to drop in price. 😆
Thanks for the video review Leonard!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Very nice guitar ,sound's awesome great playing.
Thanks so much.
I have the Harley Benton HB-35 Plus in Black a very good guitar! Also a Xaviere 335 model in Black with good P-90's but the neck is super super fat and not easy to play or hang my thumb over the neck, which is why I'm considering one of these Sire H7v for sure and besides the sound everyone raves about the necks and finger boards and frets!
They are very good, especially for that price point. Thanks for watching.
Very good review. I have the Sire H7 in see through red which I enjoy very much. After hearing those P90's , I may have to pick one up. Excellent playing as usual. Thanks.
Thank you. Sorry about fueling you G.A.S. 😆
That is one smooth sounding 335 clone! Seems to work good with pedals also doesn’t hum to bad either! Thx!👍👍
There was a bit more hum when I played it brought the tube amp. For whatever reason, single coils are always quieter through the Tone Master. Thanks for watching.
I bought one and love it😊
Nice. I was impressed. Especially at that price. Thanks for watching.
For me the biggest reason to grab the H7V over the H7 is the 43mm nut width. The skinny 40mm nut on the H7 was a deal breaker for me.
I certainly agree that’s way too narrow. In fact, I once sold a magnificent 1966 Gibson ES330 because of that super narrow nut with they were using in the mid 60s. Heartbreaking.
Thanks for watching.
ALL sire guitars are now made using 43mm nut since 2023.
This is an interesting guitar. Not many 335s with P90s out there. It would be interesting to know how it compares in sound and tone to a Casino. Despite being a semi hollow while the Casino is hollow, the P90s should bring them that much closer and make for quite an interesting comparison.
Check out my recent video on the Casino. Yes, the P90s certainly bring it closer, but the characteristic difference between semi hollow and fully hollow is still there. I don’t know how much that comes across in the videos, but it’s very apparent in the room and under the fingers.
Thanks so much for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Makes sense. I'm sure that just playing the guitar will feel very different, specially on your body. But after post processing, digital etc, maybe they are very close in sound out of the speakers? In your opinion, if you had to choose a semi-hollow P90 like this or a Casino P90 for blues, what would you go for? Or would you go for neither and just go for a 335 type with humbuckers instead?
Great, rich tone, man.
Yeah, gotta love P90s
Wish they would make them with mini humbuckers, cleaner sounding than the large ones and better clean lows and mids than the P90s
I like mini humbuckers as well. You don’t see a lot of them outside of Epiphone vintage reissues. Gibson created the mini humbucker specifically to give Epiphone its own identity way back in the Kalamazoo days, and didn’t use them on Gibsons until they moved Epiphone production to Japan and were left with a surplus (Firebird pickups are a completely different design). They have popped up on a number of other manufacturer’s guitars but it’s still not common other than on jazz archtops. Despite fans of the design like you and I, I’m afraid the vast majority of buyers tend to opt for full size humbuckers. But I agree, a semi hollow with mini buckers is a very cool sound, which is why I own a 150th Anniversary Sheraton.
This is some playing with sweet tone and feel
Great review. How noisy are the P90s at low volume? Does the humm only kick in when you turn up the volume and gain? I'm a strictly bedroom player and not a fan of hum or hiss coming from the amp. Thanks.
Thanks so much. I’m afraid all true single coil pickups are subject to 60 cycle hum. But P90s have a sound that nothing quite duplicates. Most modern sets are hum cancelling when both are used together, though the volume of each must match or they’ll hum anyway. How bad the hum is depends on the electrical environment you find yourself with. It’s negligible in my studio, but can be obnoxious at some venues. Of course gain makes any hum worse. Usually it’s masked by the band and ambient noise, and experienced players are quick with the volume knob.
sounds awesome. How do you find the neck? narrow and thin? how about close ro the nut? too narrow? is it shaped like any of the 335 you played? Thank you in advance! great and useful insights.
It does feel a little different than a Gibson. But on this version, it has the typical Gibson-like 1 11/16” (43 mm) nut width. The original humbucker version had a narrower nut width, which made sense since Larry’s 335 had was made during Gibson’s narrow nut width period. I think it was a complaint for many buyers so they may have even changed it for the humbucker version by now, I haven’t checked. The profile is fairly slim, again, like the later 60s Gibsons, and like every Sire I’ve played, the fingerboard edge are very rounded. I hope this helps.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Thanks for the reply. Yes, from what I've read they did changed to a larger width at the nut. It sure helps to know how you feel about these details. I might try looking for one of this larger width ones to try for myself.. maybe it's a good platform for a pro grade instrument with a few mods (pickup change, electronics probably and maybe a few hardware parts). Does it makes sense? Grateful once again..i really like your tone and feel! 🙏✌️
Tasty tunes👌🎸
Have not seen one in person. Quality control looks good. I believe these are made in Indonesia, am I right? How does this compare to the Epiphone Sheraton?
First, thank you and I hope you will seek out more from my channel.
Yes, as far as I’m aware, all the current Sire models are made in Indonesia and the quality is quite good. Very clean builds. As to the comparison with the Sheraton, they’re really quite different in feel. There’s been a bit more effort put into making the necks feel worn in and comfortable with the Sire, by rolling the edges and paying more attention to the fret ends. There’s nothing at all wrong with the Epiphone, but giving it that feel will take a little post purchase work. Of course the actual neck profile is quite different as well, and your preference there might just be the most important consideration. I hope that was clear enough.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845
Yes, I just subbed.
Appreciate the response.
I had a bad experience with a Sheraton and sent it back. (Poor QC made it unplayable) These Sires look very interesting! Thanks.🎸👌
@@calsurflance5598 That’s great, thanks. I’ve reviewed several reasonably priced semi hollows that were very nice, including the Hagstrom Viking, Ibanez AS113, Eastman T386, etc. You might check those out as well. 👍🏼
I'm German and very much interested in learning the English language. What stroke me was the term "action" for the distance of the strings to the frets. Now, that comes across as very random and arbitrary, which it probably isn't. Can anyone explain the origin and relation of the notion?
Very nice to hear from you.
I have no idea how string height came to be called “action” but it isn’t just guitar string height. For instance they way the keys of a piano or other keyboard bounces back from neutral is also referred to as action. I believe it actually can apply to the tactile response of many (any?) musical instrument. It’s been in use so long it’s literally one dictionary definition of the word. I’ve heard that English is one of the languages with the most multiple meaning for words. And comedians exploit the fact endlessly.
Thanks so much for watching.
@leonardgriffieblues5845 What you're saying sounds plausible. Thanks, and guten Tag! Benjamin
@@bille77 i suppose it refers to the mechanical "action" of an instrument
Hello,
I first wanted to write that the fairy of the blues (and all her sisters) bent over your cradle but, no, I'm sure it's only work and it's reassures me 😅
You play gorgeously : The guitar is, in a way, "gently roaring" !
I just can't make up my mind, H7 or H7V...
What do you think of mounting a nice and warm jazz humbucker on the neck position of the H7V (after expiry of guarantee date hahaha) ? If it's even stupid please, tell 😁
First, thanks for the nice words and thanks for watching. Most professional musicians have played from an early age and I’m no exception there. But anyone can continually improve and enjoy playing.
Nothing wrong with mixing a humbucker and a P90, but you’re probably aware the H7V is routed for P90s so it wouldn’t be a drop in replacement. For this reason, I might be inclined to go the other way. Buy the H7 and put in a humbucker sized P90 (Fralin makes a great one).
I'm going to get me one. And an L7V. gold top And a T7FM trans blue.
So I guess it’s fair to say you’re all in on the Larry Carlton models. 😆 They are nice and really compete well with far more expensive guitars. Thanks so much for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845
Yup, I'm all in! Got the T7 FM last week, other 2 on order, and I just got an S7 Vintage demo model at $100 off! :) I'm a Sire junkie! hehe
@@billholder1330 There are worse addictions. 😆 Enjoy them.
Nice playing,which do you prefer the P90 or Humbucker
Thanks. I like them both, but I slightly prefer the P90s.
Hello...
Am a beginner player and want to play jazz...
What guitar would you recommend?
A hollow body?
Semi-hollow with center block?
Any particular name brand/model...
Budget of up to $1,000.00.
Really appreciate your input 👍
Much blessings 🙌
Ty
🎸😎👍
First, thanks for watching.
It depends a little bit on what style of jazz you want to play. Traditional jazz players still tend to prefer fully hollow archtops, but a semi-hollow would serve equally well. At that price point there are a lot of good choices in semi-hollows, but for fully hollow archtops there are good quality Ibanez models at almost every price point and I can’t think of a better place to start. Hope this helps and enjoy the process.
@Leonard Griffie Blues ty so much for your response.
I will do my research on Ibanez 🎸..
Really appreciated 🙏
Much blessings 🙌
Cool channel.
🎸🎸👍
At 1000$ dollars, you have a nice amount of instruments to consider. If you haven't chosen yet, I would suggest you take a look at Ibanezs Artcore line or, my personal favorite guitar, the Ibanez JS200. It's John Scofields signature model and it's absolutely amazing , man. It was my first non-Fender guitar, as I've always just loved and appreciated the shit out of my single coils and the variety of tone that comes w having a Strat and a Tele. But since I've gotten my JS200, my fenders kinda gather some dust between uses lol.
The JS200 is semihollow and has a beautiful neck and is setup with 2 amazing humbuckers. They sound amazing with any amp, all pedals. They can each be split to make them Single coils and in that mode they sound great. There's also a little switch to make the pickups run in series or parallel which alters the tone a bit again. So you can play around with about 8 different tonal varieties. I love the damn thing lol.
Also, playing jazz does not require you to pickup a hollo or a semi. Sure, they can offer you a subtly airy tone that is cool for playing quiet, Wes Montgomery style tunes. But, it's not really that big of a difference, honestly. The best jazz player I know plays mostly solid bodies with P90s lol. He has been loving and proselytizing the greatness of the new Yamaha Revstars. The one model comes with P90s and it's really sweet
@@nickdrey1200 2👍😎🎸
Also consider a tele. Ted Green and Julian Lange each play one. Check them out👍
When I'm not a working musician . I build furniture/luthier. Ebony wood is not alway "Dark" and there are several species and grades of the stuff.
@@thomaslthomas1506 Sorry, my comment was a bit on the fly. Yes, I’m aware there are various ebony shades and grades. I think I was slightly surprised only because guitars based closely on 1950s designs generally use the dark ebony typically preferred for that style of instrument. I have seen lighter, and especially striped ebony put to very good use on modern designs. It’s just not often part of the more traditional aesthetic.
Had I been scripting my videos back then I would likely have been more clear. In any event, thanks for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Zero worries.
I understand.
When I do videos without script I screw up the speaking part. When I have a script I butcher even worse.
What's the neck like? Thin? Chunky? Medium?
I’d say it’s a very average C shape. So medium. The rolled edges aide the comfort.
Didnt like the neck.
Yes, neck profile is very much a personal preference thing that can make or break it for many players. Thanks for watching.