I Was NOT Expecting This!! - Unboxing The SIRE L5!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Sire has always had a unique take on classic guitar designs, but I never thought I'd see them do this one! Guitar info/link - sweetwater.sjv.io/4GGy6L Enjoy :)

[@firecrackerheart]

great review on a radical lookin' instrument with equally rad tones, darrell. say, sweetwater doesn't tend to provide neck dimensions (thickness at 1st and 12th frets) or a detailed neck profile, and many times, does not provide nut width for various guitar models. can you expand on the neck profile a bit?

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

Hey, Darrell! How much does the L5 weigh? It looks heavy. (Sweetwater doesn't say.)

[@anthonylawson6955]

The tone around 5:30 is outrageous. Beyond sweet.

[@lovetogun3611]

I came to comment just that. That neck pickup is just saying sweet lullabies to my ears.

[@mileswatkinson8135]

Nice to see something other than a Gibson or Fender inspired build from Sire. If they keep up this level of quality and bang for your buck, they will be unstoppable.

[@nica2411]

This is literally a les paul body with strat wiring 😂 i couldnt imagine something more fender/gibson inspired

[@Pierfrancescotancredi]

I see it more like a Danelectro, and it's not a bad thing.

[@TheChunkyLad-c5b]

There's not enough short-scale/singlecut guitars with single coils in the world. These are absolutely sick!

[@robertopreatoni]

What about P90s? They are single coils.

[@scottmacphee35]

It sounds great. Lipstick pickups always sound clear and crisp! This is the only Sire that is calling to me.

[@bassfingers]

Not what I’d expect from Sire but I love the way this sounds and, off the top of my head, I can’t think of anyone else making something like this at present, though I could be wrong. I like it!.

[@gstube1]

Looks like a high school wood shop project, and I love it!

[@trevorclarey3336]

you beat me to it 🤣

[@kindergartendropout4]

Ya, me too!

[@matthewfarren5423]

I love the sound of those pickups on this Sire

[@freestylepro1988]

I really missed your channel, awesome to have you back

[@jackd.ripper7613]

I just bought a single-cut LP3-90 , one P-90 in TV yellow. I couldn't be happier. This thing is a beast. The fit and finish are impeccable. The best bang for my buck guitar I believe I've ever bought.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

This is a totally original guitar. It looks Retro without looking like a clone. I think as the brand moves into the future and becomes it's own thing this will be a collectors guitar. I love it!!!

[@cchavez248]

After Jerry Jones passed, Danelectro breathed a sigh of relief, seems the heat is back on for a higher-quality, Dano-style guitar!!

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

The screws should be counter sunk.

[@adityatadoori8989]

Yah totally agree😂😂

[@jasonjayalap]

There are dozens of chrome parts protruding over wood on this guitar. I think it's a theme.

[@titichartay7216]

Just thinking of the entanglements & rips those screws are going to cause - revenge for buckle rash ?

[@ebplentl]

Countersink on wood causes the wood to split.

[@gordonforbes9948]

@ you should always drill a pilot hole, then the wood does not split when screw goes in. If countersunk screw, obviously countersink as well as pilot hole.

[@avjake]

Wow, this thing sounds UNIQUE! Nice job, Sire! Great Demo, Darrell!

[@Hans_914]

Everything looks good with the exception of the pickup adjusters being proud of the body. It makes those screws seem like they are an afterthought. That notwithstanding, cool guitar and another great video. Thank you!

[@theuserthatishere]

yeah i agree

[@jkf9167]

Not really an afterthought, just they way they're done on Danelectros.

[@Maroan2]

Wow, some great blues tones in this Guitar!

[@nikolaki]

Kudos to Sire for making so many lefty models. The day after I saw this guitar (I think John Cordy was demoing a nylon string Sire) on KZbin, I bought one. Playability out of the box was perfect. I've had it almost two months and I like it more and more. Middle pickup is my favourite.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Wow, now this Sire L5 is very interesting and pretty! Love the string through natural ash, wood knobs and satin maple fretboard. And lipstick pups sound great. What a package!

[@Gene_Cali]

Thanks for sharing your time and talent! Wishing you and yours all the best, so enjoy the Holidays,.. see you in the New Year! 🎸

[@rickshearer]

You could slice some fruit and veggies on that gorgeous cutting board!

[@israelunterman]

I love the position of the 5 way switch, doesn't interfere with the strumming hand

[@improvizor]

That's definitely unique. I'm kind of mesmerised by it, actually.

[@TheEmac70]

It sounds exactly like the sum of its parts! I can dig it..

[@ianrose5505]

Great sound offering something different, nice job Sire

[@truthhurts3492]

Those screws on the back for the pickups should of been recessed...I would be bleeding after a gig

[@CA10Z]

I want a set of those Sire pickups....It reminds me of my first tele in 1960

[@jimhart1959]

Cool guifar! I have a 90's Surfcaster with amazing lipstick tube pickups....such a cool sound!

[@johnsikora6043]

Very unusual guitar, but quite nice. I love my Sire S7.

[@marcanglin7127]

What a NICE sounding $599 guitar !!! Home run !!!

[@stuartdennis8506]

Blimey that neck pickup sounds gorgeous

[@grahamnunn8998]

I have an S style partscaster with 3 lipstick pickups. I love the middle pickup on it's and also front and back together (I have a 6-way switch). Not one for everyday use but works great in the mix when uou layer it up.

[@richardlecomte6839]

That neck pickup is extraordinary.

[@mikebarnard2689]

And it’s available lefty !!! hooray

[@WayneCribb]

Almost sounds like a "jazz " guitar. Sweet.

[@zachjarrett8730]

Had one on preorder for months. Set to arrive in the new year. Only wish there was trem version.

[@Timtime67]

The man says, twang, thunk and zing. That says it all with lipsticks.

[@cadpereira1]

for me the sound resembles a jaguar in out of phase position, like in some surf music songs. Very unusual and enjoyable! Very interesting guitar.

[@barbmelle3136]

I have a couple of Dan Electro guitars and a Strat style guitar with lipstick tube pickups. I really like some of the sounds I get from those pickups.

[@zachjarrett8730]

Had one on preorder for months. Set to arrive in the new year.

[@cleverdood]

Wow, that thing sounds awesome! I have an L7 and S7FM, this may be next on my list!

[@DaveArksey]

Looks like a highschool shop project. Especially the wooden knobs.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'd love to add one of these to my collection but I'm a big guy and little guitars look ridiculous on me. I'm hoping it sells well and maybe they'll make a variant with a larger body.

[@isthereanybodyoutthere9397]

Nice guitar and, as always with Sire, a nice price. I prefer the contrast with the Tobacco burst body. The other finish looks somehow "unfinished", but the sound is great. Another winner for Sire.

[@bartboop]

These Sire guitars are banging!

[@zman32006]

My man must work for Sire and Vola exclusively now. The last 7 videos are all Sire or Vola. I ain't hating, just seeing the pattern

[@droliver]

I thinks it's more that they're both great value brands (as is Godin, also featured here frequently)

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

We get it, the volume knob works.

[@harisuno3295]

Bravissimo. Ho una Greg Benett con lipstick pickups che suonano meravigliosamente.

[@retromacman620]

I like this, but I would love it with a bigsby and a transparent satin finish

[@rickc2102]

Never thought of Carlton as a Dano guy but I'm interested!

[@judyfriedsam457]

Love the fact the pickup adjustment screws are in the back...I think they otherwise would have interfered with the aesthetics. Lovely guitar. Another home run PRS ! Curious Darrell if you've tried their new telecaster thin line T7TV....? I bought one and love it !

[@bigjoegoesnowhere]

Love it. Sounds amazing.

[@1loveMusic2003]

I love it. Sounds great!

[@martinmartin8871]

I love my Danelectro U3 1998. sounds like this bright and tasty!

[@markpell8979]

Man, this is cool. A comparison with Danelectro '59 model would be interesting. Now there are three or four Sire guitars I want, just in L-series. Hard to pick one. An L-3 with two P90s would be great too.

[@4gave1]

That tone!!

[@marksmith7789]

Funny thing is I liked all the pick up sounds except the bridge, all subjective I know but way too much twang for me. Love the revue, always a great job.

[@johnnyguitar-uu3zr]

WOW 🎸🎸👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 That's different.👍👍👍👍 Get the heck other here ...Adjust the pickups on the back ?? wow...Sire is insane ..

[@jamesm1938]

Definitely some Stevie Ray Vaughn vibes in the neck pickup.

[@davidwood351]

Very nice guitar, great tones, but, I would quickly change the knobs. And the pickup screws should be recessed.

[@JAL-cc8jd]

I love my Danelectro Fifty Niner, but this thing looks really cool, too. I upgraded my pickups to Seymour Duncan lipsticks, which sound great, but I think the stock Dano pups and these on the Sire sound a little more authentically lipsticky. 😊

[@eckeb.7722]

Looks quite clean. I like it.

[@johnfarthing9384]

One problem. There unobtainium guitars. Everywhere I've looked, they're always "back ordered" and unavailable. So their quality and affordability is really a moot point.

[@Allan-ts1ux]

Nice , those wooden knobs gotta go but a pleasant sound. Id add this one to my collection

[@jayadams681]

The solid body danelectro✌️

[@stuartkinzel8195]

I bought one of these from Sweetwater. I'm very happy with it. Just for clarification, it did not come with a gig bag so I believe that would be an add-on.

[@glenclifton4563]

Shouldn't be hard to counter sink the pup screws on back. Next time you change strings just remove one screw at a time, sink the hole a quarter inch, chamfer the hole, cut off the screw the same amount,replace the screw, done. You can use some tung oil or oil gun stock oil to finish if you like. Easy!!! I bet Sweetwater would do it for you if you asked, for a price. Love the sound of these lip stick pups!

[@stringedaz]

I gotta try a Sire. This one is cool as Hell!

[@marclevesque4710]

Nice sounding and looking guitar. Wondering if the pick-up adjustment screws on the back interfere with overall playing comfort.

[@humanbass]

Position 4 low end sounds so crunchy. Djent machine right there.

[@9outof10]

I "really" like these but it's itching for a surf green nitro finish

[@davidwoods358]

I like this. A specialty guitar. I like that position 2. Looks like a Les Paul, sounds like a Dano, maybe better.

[@DMSProduktions]

Chimey wimey, jangly wangly! \m/

[@IanFrancisco-CAPianoman]

Sounded good! I always want to know the weight of the guitar. Haven't checked the link yet.

[@Bettys_Eldest]

I have a Surfcaster 12 string with a pair of lipstick pickups, it sounds better than any Rickenbacker I have every tried. I should try a few more lipstick equipped guitars.

[@zachjarrett8730]

Strat pickups on steroids!

[@lonegroover]

Nice. Faint L6-S vibes.

[@RajorshiBhattacharyya]

Wish they made a version with regular single coils!

[@steveworth544]

The lack of a finish means any flaws would show up, it is unforgiving. They did a great build job..

[@mixmusentertain9483]

😱 You own lots of guitar 🎸 i wish To have one of them. . Anyway nice guitar .good sound with playing ❤

[@judih.8754]

That is beautiful.

[@Nathaniel-j8l]

Spoiler alert, hes unboxing every sire guitar ever made

[@trentaraggi]

The final guitar in the mini Sire series? Man, I was hoping to hear the sounds of the L3 HH...

[@ThomasMoreHamill]

Shoulda recessed the screws on the back.

[@stevemiller1203]

Love everything about this

[@martynridley3671]

I'm loving most of what I've seen of Sires, but on this, why, why didn't they recess the p/u adjustment screws? It's ridiculous not to!

[@modern.kidizens3672]

Can you do a video on Greg Bennett Malibu series I just bought one want some recommendations

[@revevsetcandwhatnot8484]

The switch tip should be wood too

[@mindthemac]

Straight from IKEA!

[@stewarts8597]

What a great looking and sounding guitar. So unique

[@86HAWK1]

Lol The Esteban Les Paul!

[@truthhurts3492]

Not sure about that angle at the bridge if you raise the action

[@jjulch]

Love it!

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

Lipstick humbuckers in the future?

[@Jon-en3jz]

Is Sire all you review anymore?

[@mikeaustin4138]

These lipstick pickups have a G&L MFD pickup vibe to them.

[@Greg41982]

Nice REM sound at 4:24

[@fongy200]

Nice Darrell. I have the Gold top version with P90's. I take it Lozza Carlton is a co owner of this company? It's one of the biggest endorsments i'can remember. Not that i'm complaining, the guys a legend. I hope they do LH ones.

[@bigdaddyfilmmaker]

Looks cool, but I hate the sound. Also that break angle at the bridge is wacked.

[@gtr1952]

A couple hours on a Saturday afternoon, your small router, and you could have any pickups you wanted in a great playing platform! From there you could take it anywhere, any combo of pups and hardware. Or, as is. LOL Great deal IMHO... Peace --gary

[@radman1136]

Damn you Darrell. I really want some single coil tones in my collection. Never owned a Danelectro, never pulled the trigger on a Sire either, but close. I gotta buy one of the Yamaha Revstar P90s first, but you sold me on this one. Gotta have it. I'll come back here and then bounce to SW make sure you get a taste. Thx. Cool review.

[@zeusapollo8688]

That rev is a beast

[@radman1136]

I hope so. Haven't put my hands on one yet. You have one?​@@zeusapollo8688

[@eugenyfilimonov2114]

Great! 👋