personal note to Capt Lee and company. Andertons brings class to the entire music industry for being the best at what they do, class, honesty, integrity, truth, and a name you can trust. Thanks for all you do . . .
Wow man, couldn’t have said it better myself. Couldn’t believe it was him at first but it totally makes sense. One of the best guitar solos I’ve heard in a while.
I own a couple of fender custom shop bases and won a Sire bass from Scott Devine. I think it retails for around $800 normally so about a 1/6th of the CS bass. Stunning instrument, the intonation is perfect, the frets are PRS quality, rolled fretboard edges and quality parts. Pickup sound is lovely and even the battery cover is high quality wood which is more than you get on a PRS this side of wood library. It’s genuinely as good as instruments several times the price. Completely made me rethink my view of affordable instruments.
Captain, you are beginning to arrive! I knew it was you playing in the intro within seconds, and you know that your face could not be seen for several seconds before the revelation. Congrats, and keep going!
Just bought a L7 Goldtop . Very impressed with the sounds the feel the looks, its a monster of a guitar. The clarity of the pick ups is superb and i just looks fantastic. highly recommend anyone to get one.
Given Gibson's inconsistent quality over the last few decades and they're still rising prices I'd have no problem getting an L7, at the very least I know I'd be getting MORE than my monies worth, not less!
Been here 10+ years. It's clear lee realised 3 odd years ago he needed to improve his playing to be able to jam with some of his guests... And my God has he done a great job. A transformed player and a true inspiration.
I bought an Sire LC H7 a couple of weeks ago, and I love it over the moon! I’m a sucker for playing along to metal tracks, but with this guitar? I feel all the power of blues legends and a jazz masters, crawling out of the amp! Makes me play different and evolve in other areas. And I love everything about it! Highly recommend!
Thank you Andertons for supporting Sire. I have bought 3 Sire basses from you and they are all really amazing instruments. They are well made and great value for money. Many players in the bass world have sold their Fenders in favour of Sire! The guitars sound just as good, so I might be tempted in the future. The song you played at the beginning and Lee's solo reminded me of U2's 'Unforgettable Fire.' Good work!
I haven't watched Andertons in quite a while, and I have to say Lee's guitar playing has come a LONG WAY!! Keep up the good work man that jam sounded fantastic!
Having a pretty decent set up of gear for my current playing ability and needs, I mostly just watch these videos for the opening jam now. They are always amazing. In fact, Pete is so good at writing beautiful melodies and riffs for the backgrounds of these jams that I feel quite certain that he could put together an instrumental album that, combined with his amazing soloing ability, would rival surfing with the alien. You should do it, Pete!
Andertons Music Co Haha. Well I stepped in that one! Well done Captain! That was amazing. Allow me to amend my comment then and say you and Pete should write an album!
@@andertons Hi Lee, awsome intro, just bought a library pedal named Wally( 11 times 30 min...), to manufacture my cool blue jazzy tones home...), very happy with your shop service ! lockdown and standup and keep the forth, your playing and learning is catchy!!!, luv ya Lee!!!
Man, I’ve been watching Anderton’s videos since before they had a real set and it was just Lee and Rob messing about. Lee, the progression of your playing has been a big inspiration to me and really keeps me practicing and expanding my fretboard vocabulary. I’ve got to swing by the shop if I make it back to England. Keep up the great work!
Nice looking guitars, and the pickups are are amazingly good both for clean and overdriven tones! Impressive. Those are clearly guitars that inspire you to play and create. That is the highest praise any instrument can get. Congrats Sire for producing such awesome guitars. I want one, or two!
ALL ABOARD THE SIRE TRAIN!!Got an S7 in Sherwood Green today, snapped a string within a couple hours but slapped some new ones on and it's better than ever. These guitars are monsters for the price, the neck is out of this world and sets a new standard.
These are genuinely fantastic guitars. Complaints tend to be related to the occasional QC issue (which virtually all guitars are subject to from time to time), or a matter of subjective taste in sound or design. Generally speaking, they do exactly what they are designed to do and do it for a price that is almost hard to believe.
Update on below comment: My brand new S7 FM in natural finish arrived 5 minutes ago from Andertons. Wow....just wow! It is absolutely beautiful. The finish is flawless. Ordered yesterday morning from Andertons site and arrived at 2:30 pm next day. Thank you Lee and team, just love what you're doing in the music industry. Namaste x
today I tested some guitars in your store, from a high price range. and not intending to buy a guitar, I bought a Sire S7. This is the best fretboard and fret finish I have seen, adding that it's a guitar for not the entire £ 500 !
@Quiksilver no, even looking at the video you can see that Sire guitars and basses are serious professional instruments without the premium price tags. This should be a rude awakening for the big (Fender, Ibanez - to an extent, Yamaha, Gibson) manufacturers. It shows that for a very long time people have been paying for a name on a headstock. But as far as I can see Sire are making that point much more loudly and clearly than any other alternative manufacturers. They have sick quality and very beautiful classic styling. The hardware is amazing, the pickups have a very unique, professional and refined sound. The guys here are comparing them to musicman. That's a serious compliment. They are legit. And just look at those roasted maple necks. Absolutely gorgeous. I'm selling my Fender Jazz Bass and my Ibanez SR too. Getting one four string Sire and keeping my Schecter Stiletto Studio 6. If Sire did a left handed six string bass I'd probably sell the Schecter too. I actually prefer the sound of the Sire pickups and those maple necks are just astounding to look at.
@Quiksilver that's a dumb statement considering the fact that Sire has endorsements from two of the best players on guitar and bass in Larry Carlton and Marcus Miller. Ive heard and seen these instruments being played many times. Everyone who picks one up has nothing but good words to say about them. If you handed a Sire instrument to a good musician without letting them know where it was made or how much it cost and asked them to play it for a while and then provide an estimate on the value, they would come back to you with a figure three times higher than the retail price. They are just that good. And frankly the fact that you're here shitting all over them makes me think you're either just trolling because you're a loser, or because you suck at whatever instrument you play and you were suckered into buying a Fender or a Gibson at your local music store and it's now become a very expensive paperweight.
@Quiksilver Squiers are shit, Harley Bentons are too. And I've played both. Yes, they're cheap, like the Sires. The difference is that Fender are cashing in on the affiliation that Squiers have (being the cheap version of Fender). And they are horrendously overpriced even at retail when compared to Sire instruments. Harley Bentons are probably priced OK. By OK I mean they're cheaper than most Squiers which makes sense because they suck. But what's funny is that the Squiers are actually worse than the HBs. Cheap knock-off parts on them. Only difference is Fender owns the factory making the knock-off hardware so they save on shipping. Most budget basses suck. That's just a fact. But in the case of Sire they're at least doing something right, it seems. Sure, the hardware is their own. But quality wise it's better than the crap you get on other budget instruments. And really it's annoying to hear people parroting the same tired nonsense about the hardware being "cheap" because it's not Dunlop or Bartolini pickups or they don't use Gotoh tuners or some crap. Without some kind of actual test of the hardware (strip down and weigh it on a scale and compare the materials and construction to something widely regarded to be great) it's just a claim with no evidence. Statements like that have no substance and when you hear them from people who review instruments on a regular basis, chances are there are financial motivations behind a lot of them. Ever notice how you never see these same reviewers actually strip down an instrument and compare them like for like with say a Fender or a G&L? Because if they did you'd see where the bigger brands also cut corners. And that would be bad press which might affect how much these people get paid. And I would be more hesitant than you to knock a budget brand. I have a Schecter Stiletto Studio 6 and I have to say, quality wise it's amazing. I only paid £1000 for it brand new and in terms of what you get (mahogany body, bubinga top, neck thru construction, 18v active pre-amp, high quality satin finish, double graphite truss rod, gold hardware 35" scale and EMG pickups) its a steal. I mean if I were to look for something equivalent from one of the bigger manufacturers I'd probably be paying 3 times as much and more than likely wouldn't notice a difference in terms of quality. And btw the problems that some people claim to be having with some of these budget instruments are likely down to where they were made and not necessarily who is making them. It's a well known fact that Ibanez uses a South Korean factory for some of it's cheaper but still fancy RG guitars. That's how they can keep the quality up and the price low. South Korean factories are basically on par with Japanese guitar factories now. So if you buy a Sire do some research and make sure you get something that was made in South Korea. My Schecter was made there and it's the best instrument I've ever picked up and I've been to my local music stores and checked out Fenders, Musicmans etc. They play about the same as my Schecter in terms of feel and the build quality is about the same (though some of them have fancy little additions like binding, which looks nice but doesn't make a difference in any other respect). The difference? They cost way more and for the most part don't look as nice. And I've owned other "budget" instruments. I have a MIM Fender Jazz Bass. Compared to my Schecter it's a piece of shit. Even after I modded it with new tuners, a hipshot, new bridge and DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups, it still doesn't hold a candle to the Schecter. Don't get me wrong it's ok. But the quality just isn't the same. I've owned Yamaha's, Fender American Standard Basses, Ibanez SRs, Cort basses (which are actually surprisingly good). All of which were great but no any better than my Schecter and the majority of them way more expensive. It's not always all about what name you have on your headstock.
I bought the S7 FM Transparent Blue (the same one Pete's playing) and they've upgraded the pickups which are now ST zebras. Also on the S7, push/push pot on the tone knob to single coil your humbucker in the bridge position. The sound is even more amazing now than the first series shown here. Same rolled edges and perfect fret ends on a beautifully roasted maple neck. They've also fixed the treble bleed circuit that some pointed out was diminishing the volume when rolled down.
Been waiting a loooong while for these! You just know when you two go off on impromptu jams, the vibes are very good! Tell the man that hollowbody needs to come in black too, it's a belter for BB King stuff too!
... as you mentioned the conincidence between the guitar being in tune an the tuners being in line - there was that girl in my first group guitar lesson when I was a kid - she actually was convinced that a guitar only was in tune when the tuners were in line ... great knowledge :)
Lee, I've also noticed that you've gotten over your "fear" of using what I jokingly refer to as the "Captain's Lick" -- you know, that lick that Pete and some others had been using to troll you with. Just as Pete began using that lick musically, so now have you! Cool, dude! As I said before, keep going!
I bought one of the H7 Larry Carlton 335 style guitars, it is absolutely amazing, I bought it based on the 2019 Namm video! Every other semi hollow I’ve bought has just made me want a real 335, however this guitar completely satisfies that need,it has a wonderful slim taper neck like a 61 es335 ! Incredible guitars I highly recommend them, thanks Captain Lee!
Just ordered a Sire v5 bass from Andertons, mostly picked you guys because I love these videos! Keep up the great work, informative and very entertaining.
The best thing i like about these is that the less expensive instruments coming standard with roasted maple necks, help new players give a better feel of the neck for a longer running, plus lesser worry of cheaper woods twisting or chipping and also helps get rid of all the sticky finish!!
@@yoitsmegabe They may revise them - the first gen Sire basses had high-gloss necks, got a fair amount of critical feedback and they went to satin for V2 - seems like Sire do adapt to criticism, so wouldnt be surprised to see a change in the future
@@amoj2188 Not true at all. Any extra steps in the flow of a production line are a considerably higher cost. Baking and QCing a RMN is why you usually only see these necks on $2,000+ guitars with a few exceptions. Most builders are setup for a industry standard neck spray room which only takes a few minutes at best. Making a RMN can take weeks!
The goldtop looks amazing! And the locking tuners is just a great touch...it should be a standard on all fixed bridge guitars..these guys seems to know what they are doing 👍🏻
Don’t like the top horn on the “S Type”, looks a bit too long and pointy or the headstock and lower horn on the “LP Type”, just don’t look right! Like the 335 style though, nicest of the bunch for me!
I just got my L7 (TS) and I have to say it's absolutely top quality. I have owned many guitars especially Gibson. Incredibly good pickups for any genre. The body is a bit thinner (46mm) than the Gibson, which is just a good thing. Neck width 43.43mm, nice C-profile one piece mahogany, head stock angle about 14 degrees (again a better thing than in Gibson). Modern neck joint is so easy to play. Alnico5 bridge pickup output DC 7.81k and neck 7.55k. I have a Slash Les Paul with Alnico2 APH-2S pups with 8.9k and 7.83k. But Sire has at least as much power. Weight about 3.8kg. Btw pots are made in Korea so no cheap China stuff. And what a price. Thank you Sire!
Don't forget Larry used Valley Arts S style guitars in the 80s, and these Sire ones sound very similar, as the boys said, very 'studio'. And of course Larry is synonymous with his 335, but also has been using LP style guitars in more recent years for his bluesey stuff. So he covers the full gamut, and is thus the perfect ambassador for the Sire range.
Been waiting for these to come. Have to give them a try. Love the R7 acoustic I got from you. Also used to own a Sire Bass. Great instruments for unbelievable prices!
Bought one in Andertons on Saturday just gone, went in to find a strat type guitar to fill a gap. Can't believe the quality for the price, no idea how Sire achieve this price point. What an insanely good guitar, even at three times the price this instrument would hold its own.
I own a Sire V7 and Fender AM Standard Jazz from 2012. Honestly, the Sire is at least one the same level as my Fender. It's crazy what these guys ate pulling off and I would bet one of my nuts that the guitars are just as good. 👌🏻
I have seen LC play some straight-ahead bebop and just burn nonstop at about 200 bpm! Lol I was blown away because everybody tends to associate him with smooth jazz and the well-known bands he played in.
My favourite Andertons intro EVER. Man, it just killed me. I come back to this review vid time and time again. Tone for daaaaaaaays. Love these guitars too. Can't wait to visit Andertons and check them out.
I was lucky that I pre-ordered one of the L7s and a kind of shot in the dark, which meant I got it for 449. Steal at that price, TonePros/Goto bridge and tailpiece, locking tuners, ebony fretboard, bone nut etc etc etc. A lot for the money. Pickups sound great too! I'm not going to lie, there's some imperfections so not better than guitars I have costing over 2k, but way better than say my £800 PRS.
Got my H7 a few days ago. Out of the box it was very playable, no fret buzz, action height was good, and it sounds great. It is narrow at the nut, 1" 9/16th's SAE measurement. I have fat fingers, but can still play 1st position chords on it. It reminds me of a Byrdland neck in a way. It does weigh 8lbs 4oz, but finish is excellent and it just gets better the more I play it! Best guitar you can get for the price!
Wow Lee, your playing has really improved now you are working with a more compatible musician, Pete gives you the chance to shine and show your musicality. Hard/heavy rock is not the only music and Pete is a much better demonstrator than some of your past cohorts. Props to both of you.
right what I was thinking when I saw those for the first time: another out of this world quality of a revamped 's style' guitar with insane pricing! bet it would be just as good as-if not better than-a music man. any line of sire instruments always succeeded to redefine what is value for money. they even offered rolled finger board on $350 basses. absolute insanity!
I recently bought a H7 in Red as demonstrated and am blown away. Wide range of tones and super smooth neck. Electronics work well. Build quality is outstanding. Nice addition to my USA Strat, Telecaster and Gretsch guitars without breaking the bank.
Effing hell....the sound you lads are producing is incredible....just put a deposit down on a flame maple see through black S7....now i need the other two...loved the end bit with you lads jamming,great
I can see it now: “I want a Sire”
Music Store Clerk: “Here’s your Squier Sir”
"Here's your Squire sire", if it's in England.
@@c.p.1589 🤣🤣🤣
personal note to Capt Lee and company. Andertons brings class to the entire music industry for being the best at what they do, class, honesty, integrity, truth, and a name you can trust. Thanks for all you do . . .
puckered kiss sounds
yeah ... Their site demanded a phone number for an online purchase ... so Thomann it was ....
@@andrewgalloway7344 thomann ha, good wid dat
Bleeugh! Pass the sick bag
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Can’t believe how much Lee’s playing has improved over the few years I’ve been watching this channel. Love you his style!
I think this same thing every episode! 5 years ago he was rarely interested in playing on his own videos. Now, the dude tears it up on every episode!
Lee always had a nice feel with the Claptonesque vibrato, and now that he's improving it's really a joy listening to him.
Wow man, couldn’t have said it better myself. Couldn’t believe it was him at first but it totally makes sense. One of the best guitar solos I’ve heard in a while.
@@jfo3000 Yeah, his vibrato has always been smooth and natural sounding. The rest of his playing is catching up now though.
Absolutely, best thing he ever did by signing up for tuition with Justin Sanderco! (Justinguitar for those who don’t know!)
The Cap absolutely SLAYED it on that intro jam. Just the right amount of feel and dynamics 🤝
The Cap plays better than Rob Chapman.. not sure how many agree with me.
@@timcolorplay2543: "Cap plays better than Rob Chapman.." - Cap shows taste & finesse. Proud of his progress.
@@timcolorplay2543 , and he has a personality.
Guys I got chills listening to the intro. Incredible playing, just gorgeous
I own a couple of fender custom shop bases and won a Sire bass from Scott Devine. I think it retails for around $800 normally so about a 1/6th of the CS bass. Stunning instrument, the intonation is perfect, the frets are PRS quality, rolled fretboard edges and quality parts. Pickup sound is lovely and even the battery cover is high quality wood which is more than you get on a PRS this side of wood library. It’s genuinely as good as instruments several times the price.
Completely made me rethink my view of affordable instruments.
Chris JS which Sire bass did you win?
GLAD you see it too....😇😇
Louie a V3 five string latest version in sunburst . Like a jazz bass but with active/ passive option pre amp built in.
@@chrisjs6123 Sick!
Chris JS ooh awesome. I’m considering the V7 2nd gen ash maple 5 string 👀
Captain, you are beginning to arrive! I knew it was you playing in the intro within seconds, and you know that your face could not be seen for several seconds before the revelation. Congrats, and keep going!
Just bought a L7 Goldtop . Very impressed with the sounds the feel the looks, its a monster of a guitar. The clarity of the pick ups is superb and i just looks fantastic. highly recommend anyone to get one.
should I get it over Gibson Les Paul standard 60s though? Have money, need to decide.
@@RuslanKasymov if you need a les paul, then only a les paul will do. Id say the Sire is like an alternative, but its not a les paul.
Given Gibson's inconsistent quality over the last few decades and they're still rising prices I'd have no problem getting an L7, at the very least I know I'd be getting MORE than my monies worth, not less!
Been here 10+ years. It's clear lee realised 3 odd years ago he needed to improve his playing to be able to jam with some of his guests... And my God has he done a great job.
A transformed player and a true inspiration.
Can really tell how much the captains phrasing is improving by playing with Pete, great job!
I seriously don’t think I’ve heard a middle position sound that sounds as good as those single cuts. Pete your playing is superb!
I bought an Sire LC H7 a couple of weeks ago, and I love it over the moon! I’m a sucker for playing along to metal tracks, but with this guitar? I feel all the power of blues legends and a jazz masters, crawling out of the amp! Makes me play different and evolve in other areas. And I love everything about it! Highly recommend!
Thank you Andertons for supporting Sire. I have bought 3 Sire basses from you and they are all really amazing instruments. They are well made and great value for money. Many players in the bass world have sold their Fenders in favour of Sire! The guitars sound just as good, so I might be tempted in the future.
The song you played at the beginning and Lee's solo reminded me of U2's 'Unforgettable Fire.' Good work!
I haven't watched Andertons in quite a while, and I have to say Lee's guitar playing has come a LONG WAY!! Keep up the good work man that jam sounded fantastic!
Once in a while this video will just play out of nowhere and I'm still impressed with the Captain's playing in the opening jam every time.
Having a pretty decent set up of gear for my current playing ability and needs, I mostly just watch these videos for the opening jam now. They are always amazing.
In fact, Pete is so good at writing beautiful melodies and riffs for the backgrounds of these jams that I feel quite certain that he could put together an instrumental album that, combined with his amazing soloing ability, would rival surfing with the alien. You should do it, Pete!
100% right - Pete is incredibly musical...... but I wrote that one ;) (from Lee!)
Andertons Music Co Haha. Well I stepped in that one! Well done Captain! That was amazing. Allow me to amend my comment then and say you and Pete should write an album!
@@andertons Hi Lee, awsome intro, just bought a library pedal named Wally( 11 times 30 min...), to manufacture my cool blue jazzy tones home...), very happy with your shop service ! lockdown and standup and keep the forth, your playing and learning is catchy!!!, luv ya Lee!!!
@@andertons I'm going to revamp the idea of an AnderTones album ;)
Make sure you checkout the closing Jam with the 335 style guitars.
By far the best sound test I’ve heard on these! Classy sounding pickups…
Man, I’ve been watching Anderton’s videos since before they had a real set and it was just Lee and Rob messing about. Lee, the progression of your playing has been a big inspiration to me and really keeps me practicing and expanding my fretboard vocabulary. I’ve got to swing by the shop if I make it back to England. Keep up the great work!
This may be one of my favourite intro’s to date! Great playing guys!
Wow. I can't believe how good these sound. I could roll with the stock pickups and be totally happy. Those LP styles look and sound great.
Nice looking guitars, and the pickups are are amazingly good both for clean and overdriven tones! Impressive. Those are clearly guitars that inspire you to play and create. That is the highest praise any instrument can get. Congrats Sire for producing such awesome guitars. I want one, or two!
Dang, every like 3 weeks I add another guitar to my wish list. These things are fantastic.
ALL ABOARD THE SIRE TRAIN!!Got an S7 in Sherwood Green today, snapped a string within a couple hours but slapped some new ones on and it's better than ever. These guitars are monsters for the price, the neck is out of this world and sets a new standard.
Vouching for these just from the basses, unbelievable quality and tone for the price! Best bass I've ever played.
Pete's Bad Cat amp sounds Heavenly. I love the tone of that EF86 tube preamp!
These are genuinely fantastic guitars. Complaints tend to be related to the occasional QC issue (which virtually all guitars are subject to from time to time), or a matter of subjective taste in sound or design. Generally speaking, they do exactly what they are designed to do and do it for a price that is almost hard to believe.
Update on below comment:
My brand new S7 FM in natural finish arrived 5 minutes ago from Andertons.
Wow....just wow! It is absolutely beautiful. The finish is flawless.
Ordered yesterday morning from Andertons site and arrived at 2:30 pm next day.
Thank you Lee and team, just love what you're doing in the music industry. Namaste x
Fantastic opening jam; the Captain's and Pete's playing complement each other so well. I need that jam late at night with a glass of whisky....
Perfect! One of your best demos. I think you just sold me a guitar with the first 30 seconds
today I tested some guitars in your store, from a high price range. and not intending to buy a guitar, I bought a Sire S7. This is the best fretboard and fret finish I have seen, adding that it's a guitar for not the entire £ 500 !
That was by far THE best intro you guys have done! Well done!
Like always, watched this video ONLY for your jams. You guys are amazing musicians. Pete is on top of my "best guitarists of the world" list.
Fair play Lee, awesome melodic phrases! Up there with the best, you seem to have found your mojo, loved that.
Wait a minute, that neck, those finishes, that neck joint... *pulls off mask scooby doo style* i knew it, it’s an affordable Suhr!
or an affordable vigier
i had a Vigier excalibur custom and now i own the S7 and i can confirm they feel very similar and thevprice doesnt
@Quiksilver no, even looking at the video you can see that Sire guitars and basses are serious professional instruments without the premium price tags. This should be a rude awakening for the big (Fender, Ibanez - to an extent, Yamaha, Gibson) manufacturers. It shows that for a very long time people have been paying for a name on a headstock. But as far as I can see Sire are making that point much more loudly and clearly than any other alternative manufacturers. They have sick quality and very beautiful classic styling. The hardware is amazing, the pickups have a very unique, professional and refined sound. The guys here are comparing them to musicman. That's a serious compliment. They are legit. And just look at those roasted maple necks. Absolutely gorgeous. I'm selling my Fender Jazz Bass and my Ibanez SR too. Getting one four string Sire and keeping my Schecter Stiletto Studio 6. If Sire did a left handed six string bass I'd probably sell the Schecter too. I actually prefer the sound of the Sire pickups and those maple necks are just astounding to look at.
@Quiksilver that's a dumb statement considering the fact that Sire has endorsements from two of the best players on guitar and bass in Larry Carlton and Marcus Miller. Ive heard and seen these instruments being played many times. Everyone who picks one up has nothing but good words to say about them. If you handed a Sire instrument to a good musician without letting them know where it was made or how much it cost and asked them to play it for a while and then provide an estimate on the value, they would come back to you with a figure three times higher than the retail price. They are just that good. And frankly the fact that you're here shitting all over them makes me think you're either just trolling because you're a loser, or because you suck at whatever instrument you play and you were suckered into buying a Fender or a Gibson at your local music store and it's now become a very expensive paperweight.
@Quiksilver Squiers are shit, Harley Bentons are too. And I've played both. Yes, they're cheap, like the Sires. The difference is that Fender are cashing in on the affiliation that Squiers have (being the cheap version of Fender). And they are horrendously overpriced even at retail when compared to Sire instruments. Harley Bentons are probably priced OK. By OK I mean they're cheaper than most Squiers which makes sense because they suck. But what's funny is that the Squiers are actually worse than the HBs. Cheap knock-off parts on them. Only difference is Fender owns the factory making the knock-off hardware so they save on shipping. Most budget basses suck. That's just a fact. But in the case of Sire they're at least doing something right, it seems. Sure, the hardware is their own. But quality wise it's better than the crap you get on other budget instruments. And really it's annoying to hear people parroting the same tired nonsense about the hardware being "cheap" because it's not Dunlop or Bartolini pickups or they don't use Gotoh tuners or some crap. Without some kind of actual test of the hardware (strip down and weigh it on a scale and compare the materials and construction to something widely regarded to be great) it's just a claim with no evidence. Statements like that have no substance and when you hear them from people who review instruments on a regular basis, chances are there are financial motivations behind a lot of them. Ever notice how you never see these same reviewers actually strip down an instrument and compare them like for like with say a Fender or a G&L? Because if they did you'd see where the bigger brands also cut corners. And that would be bad press which might affect how much these people get paid. And I would be more hesitant than you to knock a budget brand. I have a Schecter Stiletto Studio 6 and I have to say, quality wise it's amazing. I only paid £1000 for it brand new and in terms of what you get (mahogany body, bubinga top, neck thru construction, 18v active pre-amp, high quality satin finish, double graphite truss rod, gold hardware 35" scale and EMG pickups) its a steal. I mean if I were to look for something equivalent from one of the bigger manufacturers I'd probably be paying 3 times as much and more than likely wouldn't notice a difference in terms of quality. And btw the problems that some people claim to be having with some of these budget instruments are likely down to where they were made and not necessarily who is making them. It's a well known fact that Ibanez uses a South Korean factory for some of it's cheaper but still fancy RG guitars. That's how they can keep the quality up and the price low. South Korean factories are basically on par with Japanese guitar factories now. So if you buy a Sire do some research and make sure you get something that was made in South Korea. My Schecter was made there and it's the best instrument I've ever picked up and I've been to my local music stores and checked out Fenders, Musicmans etc. They play about the same as my Schecter in terms of feel and the build quality is about the same (though some of them have fancy little additions like binding, which looks nice but doesn't make a difference in any other respect). The difference? They cost way more and for the most part don't look as nice. And I've owned other "budget" instruments. I have a MIM Fender Jazz Bass. Compared to my Schecter it's a piece of shit. Even after I modded it with new tuners, a hipshot, new bridge and DiMarzio Ultra Jazz pickups, it still doesn't hold a candle to the Schecter. Don't get me wrong it's ok. But the quality just isn't the same. I've owned Yamaha's, Fender American Standard Basses, Ibanez SRs, Cort basses (which are actually surprisingly good). All of which were great but no any better than my Schecter and the majority of them way more expensive. It's not always all about what name you have on your headstock.
That Flamed top with the natural binding just looks amazing
the look of the back of the neck on the S7 looks so amazing... my god! And the neck tone, just amazing.
Just ordered an L7 with P-90s. Can't wait to try one of these Sires out.
I bought the S7 FM Transparent Blue (the same one Pete's playing) and they've upgraded the pickups which are now ST zebras. Also on the S7, push/push pot on the tone knob to single coil your humbucker in the bridge position. The sound is even more amazing now than the first series shown here. Same rolled edges and perfect fret ends on a beautifully roasted maple neck.
They've also fixed the treble bleed circuit that some pointed out was diminishing the volume when rolled down.
That opening Jam was nearly bringing me to tears guys!!!!!! Proper work absolutely love love LOVE it
Man, You guys constantly entertain and inform. Keep doing what you guys do!
Been waiting a loooong while for these! You just know when you two go off on impromptu jams, the vibes are very good! Tell the man that hollowbody needs to come in black too, it's a belter for BB King stuff too!
Lee is so good its ridiculous!!! been a fan for a long time and watching his progression makes me jealous lol
... as you mentioned the conincidence between the guitar being in tune an the tuners being in line - there was that girl in my first group guitar lesson when I was a kid - she actually was convinced that a guitar only was in tune when the tuners were in line ... great knowledge :)
Those are some of the best low output humbuckers I’ve heard in a long time. Sire is fantastic
Lee, I've also noticed that you've gotten over your "fear" of using what I jokingly refer to as the "Captain's Lick" -- you know, that lick that Pete and some others had been using to troll you with. Just as Pete began using that lick musically, so now have you! Cool, dude! As I said before, keep going!
"Steely Dan" is from the book Naked Lunch by William Burroughs, not Barbarella.
Steam Driven
And it's a steel dildo
Yep, probably thinking of "Duran Duran" which is from Barbarella
@@geoffforduk Played by Milo O'Shea, if my memory serves me right...
yeah indeed.... I'm pretty sure they were both drunk when they recorded this... it's like Lee can barely get a sentence out. :D
SERIOUSLY nice sounding guitars!!! Way to go, Larry Carlton!
David Gilmour called and he wants his Division Bell tone back. That intro was awesome, chills. Well done lads
The guitars look & sound great, super affordable! Just wanna add that Lee’s playing in the last 2/3 years, has come on leaps & bonds!! WTG Sir...
Haven't been on the channel for a while, holy shit, Lee has improved a lot, damn!
I bought one of the H7 Larry Carlton 335 style guitars, it is absolutely amazing, I bought it based on the 2019 Namm video! Every other semi hollow I’ve bought has just made me want a real 335, however this guitar completely satisfies that need,it has a wonderful slim taper neck like a 61 es335 ! Incredible guitars I highly recommend them, thanks Captain Lee!
Just ordered a Sire v5 bass from Andertons, mostly picked you guys because I love these videos! Keep up the great work, informative and very entertaining.
The best thing i like about these is that the less expensive instruments coming standard with roasted maple necks, help new players give a better feel of the neck for a longer running, plus lesser worry of cheaper woods twisting or chipping and also helps get rid of all the sticky finish!!
Maybe im wrong i saw it on a forums can’t remember what site was, roasted maple neck are cheaper to manufacture bec. they don’t need a finish.
It's a shame these are slathered in laquer. These necks would be awesome if they were natural or tung oil. Interesting choice.
@@yoitsmegabe They may revise them - the first gen Sire basses had high-gloss necks, got a fair amount of critical feedback and they went to satin for V2 - seems like Sire do adapt to criticism, so wouldnt be surprised to see a change in the future
@@jonhmusic423 That's really cool of them. Thanks for the info.
@@amoj2188 Not true at all. Any extra steps in the flow of a production line are a considerably higher cost. Baking and QCing a RMN is why you usually only see these necks on $2,000+ guitars with a few exceptions. Most builders are setup for a industry standard neck spray room which only takes a few minutes at best. Making a RMN can take weeks!
Pete clearly loving that semi hollow!. That one in particular sounded really nice. They all look sweet. Must be good for Larry to put his name on them
Brilliant feel... well done guys !
Superb playing and lovely guitars.
The goldtop looks amazing! And the locking tuners is just a great touch...it should be a standard on all fixed bridge guitars..these guys seems to know what they are doing 👍🏻
These Guitars look great!
Don’t like the top horn on the “S Type”, looks a bit too long and pointy or the headstock and lower horn on the “LP Type”, just don’t look right!
Like the 335 style though, nicest of the bunch for me!
That intro jam was pure MAGIC
Good God! The tones are just awesome!
That intro jam was just🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥...
I just got my L7 (TS) and I have to say it's absolutely top quality. I have owned many guitars especially Gibson.
Incredibly good pickups for any genre. The body is a bit thinner (46mm) than the Gibson, which is just a good thing. Neck width 43.43mm, nice C-profile one piece mahogany, head stock angle about 14 degrees (again a better thing than in Gibson).
Modern neck joint is so easy to play.
Alnico5 bridge pickup output DC 7.81k and neck 7.55k.
I have a Slash Les Paul with Alnico2 APH-2S pups with 8.9k and 7.83k. But Sire has at least as much power. Weight about 3.8kg. Btw pots are made in Korea so no cheap China stuff.
And what a price. Thank you Sire!
Would you go L7 over Gibson LP Standard 60s 2021?
@@RuslanKasymov No, L7 is a good guitar in the budget class.
These actually look and sound amazing!
Beautiful guitars that sound spectacular and a great presentation
Don't forget Larry used Valley Arts S style guitars in the 80s, and these Sire ones sound very similar, as the boys said, very 'studio'. And of course Larry is synonymous with his 335, but also has been using LP style guitars in more recent years for his bluesey stuff. So he covers the full gamut, and is thus the perfect ambassador for the Sire range.
Please do do that _shootout_ between the semi vs an Epiphone and Ibanez. Please. And D'Angelico?
The lads had a lot of fun with that outro jam, great work as always 👌🏼
Been waiting for these to come. Have to give them a try. Love the R7 acoustic I got from you. Also used to own a Sire Bass. Great instruments for unbelievable prices!
That tone ❤
My heart just skipped a beat ❤
26:00 YES, PETE! Please do that!! Great idea...! That H7 sounds good, man! :)
Wow! *WONDERFUL* guitars and specs, especially for the price!
Great show ,talented players , I always leave feeling like I learned more about a craft I love…..thanks
Bought one in Andertons on Saturday just gone, went in to find a strat type guitar to fill a gap. Can't believe the quality for the price, no idea how Sire achieve this price point. What an insanely good guitar, even at three times the price this instrument would hold its own.
That's why they're killing Fenders sales comparatively. Industry fact too ;).
I like how the bridge and tailpiece on the hollow body are further apart than on a regular 335-style. Just like on Larry Carlton’s famous 335.
One of the best opening jams in a while!!!!!!
Best thing I’ve ever heard him play.. timing, note selection...
Damn. If these guys made T-style guitars I'd have one in a heartbeat.
Yep , join the queue for that , hope they do 👍
I'm sure they will.
Ha! That’s what I was watching this video hoping to see!
Count me in for that.
I think I would too !
I own a Sire V7 and Fender AM Standard Jazz from 2012. Honestly, the Sire is at least one the same level as my Fender. It's crazy what these guys ate pulling off and I would bet one of my nuts that the guitars are just as good. 👌🏻
I have seen LC play some straight-ahead bebop and just burn nonstop at about 200 bpm! Lol I was blown away because everybody tends to associate him with smooth jazz and the well-known bands he played in.
My favourite Andertons intro EVER. Man, it just killed me. I come back to this review vid time and time again. Tone for daaaaaaaays.
Love these guitars too. Can't wait to visit Andertons and check them out.
I was lucky that I pre-ordered one of the L7s and a kind of shot in the dark, which meant I got it for 449. Steal at that price, TonePros/Goto bridge and tailpiece, locking tuners, ebony fretboard, bone nut etc etc etc. A lot for the money. Pickups sound great too! I'm not going to lie, there's some imperfections so not better than guitars I have costing over 2k, but way better than say my £800 PRS.
OK, I'm impressed :soulful playing and a great sound . Indeed , the semi-acoustic 's and the Strat's sound ....stellar
That has to be some of Lee's best playing in that intro - Bravo El Capitan!
Proof we don't need to spend big money for a custom shop sound and feel.
Very true John and rarely do the custom shop builds EVER live up to their hype or price!
The prices are very tempting. I hope they come out with a t style guitar as well.
guess what, they do now!
Got my H7 a few days ago. Out of the box it was very playable, no fret buzz, action height was good, and it sounds great. It is narrow at the nut, 1" 9/16th's SAE measurement. I have fat fingers, but can still play 1st position chords on it. It reminds me of a Byrdland neck in a way. It does weigh 8lbs 4oz, but finish is excellent and it just gets better the more I play it! Best guitar you can get for the price!
Daaam Captain, your playing is getting better and better. I am really impressed!
If the maestro that is Larry Carlton will put his name on an instrument it HAS to be good.
Wow Lee, your playing has really improved now you are working with a more compatible musician, Pete gives you the chance to shine and show your musicality. Hard/heavy rock is not the only music and Pete is a much better demonstrator than some of your past cohorts. Props to both of you.
Ooooooh damn. One of the best intros/sounds you guys have ever done
That opening jam is the best of this year. Stunning. I'll try to learn it 😁
They should really make a Tele as well! For now gonna try the semi-hollow though. It sounds awesome
They’ve just released one, as well as a SSS strat!!
right what I was thinking when I saw those for the first time: another out of this world quality of a revamped 's style' guitar with insane pricing! bet it would be just as good as-if not better than-a music man. any line of sire instruments always succeeded to redefine what is value for money. they even offered rolled finger board on $350 basses. absolute insanity!
Awesome!!!
I NEED that green one! 😍
I recently bought a H7 in Red as demonstrated and am blown away. Wide range of tones and super smooth neck. Electronics work well. Build quality is outstanding. Nice addition to my USA Strat, Telecaster and Gretsch guitars without breaking the bank.
Would you still recommend now after owning for a good few months now ? Can’t decide between one of these or a epi 335
PLEASE compare all the semi-hollow, affordable brands you've got! Ibanez, H7, epiphone 335, gretch etc....
YES
I know that sire made LH versions of the basses really hope they do some lefty ones for these, that green strat is gorgeous
I'm pretty sure they do leftys in all of these going off of sires website
@@vmusic3032 yeah I took a gander and saw that on their site, thank you so much anyways
Was just looking at these today, on your old video you said you would bring a new one out in more detail, funny how things work out.
Great content🔥🔥
Effing hell....the sound you lads are producing is incredible....just put a deposit down on a flame maple see through black S7....now i need the other two...loved the end bit with you lads jamming,great
Tried one the other day (S7) and i was blown away !!! Would love a comparison with player series (fender) !