Don't Buy A Telecaster Until You Try This Guitar...

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Video Sections: Tones - 5:38 Teardown - 9:39 Guitar link - imp.i114863.net/do5zeM Enjoy :)

[@MrDrewmjoen]

Thanks for covering the Site Darrell! I just put money down on a Fender Tele FMT HH (which you just reviewed. Any thoughts on a comparison between the Sire T7 FM and the Fender FMT HH?

[@jonlennon3348]

Would you really buy a t-7 made by cort? I know I would.They look way better than the mexican Fenders.

[@stinkychickentitty]

Who's the imposter telling literally everyone commenting that they're on a "short list" of winners...? Using your picture as their profile Pic as well Darrell

[@rayroberts3904]

Looks great

[@dannyrivers3922]

Daryl Braun guitar Are you giving the sire t7 blue away in a give away?

[@maxcarr6266]

Is there a HACKER roaming the comments, or it that WINNER! thing for real?

[@TheRycooder]

Another side note. You're playing over the years has just become so CLEAN. Thanks for the inspiration you give us all to become better!

[@Tone-Oz]

Great review of this line of guitars that I'm only learning about recently. Love the idea that traditional telly has the sound that everybody has grown up loving with the sculpted neck joint which would certainly help with playability. The blue guitar top is outstanding. Would love to see a traditional pickup set up in that blue color finish also. I'm sure both are a gorgeous experience!

[@chuckhall1015]

Yep.

[@SnapCracklePop-dd7di]

The big disappointment is the thickness of the neck, its beyond even Fender tele thick, its quite a bit thicker than a Les Paul, in fact outside acoustic Im not aware of a fatter neck. Its 22.9mm at first fret. I find the scarfed neck joint a bit of a "look its scarfed" rather than being functionally beneficial like with other companies who do a deepr version. Its far from perfect and there are a number of better value gats around, but its also a fairly solid buy, all guitars have faults, I like mine, but I think people need to be aware of the bad as well as the good. :-)

[@smartmammal9926]

I recently got me a T7 FM. Had to get from France because no one else in the US could get them before I died of old age. I am a "beginner" guitarist and already am experiencing how well this guitar plays! Compared to the "similar" HB Fusion I have, which is now for sale.

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

I was looking forward to hearing the neck pick-up on the Butterscotch Tele. Denied! These really seem like fantastic Guitars. I think I’ll get both of them. Thank you for making this video!!

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

@+❶ ２６Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈５ - you are a liar

[@USWNTfan101]

I love every aspect of the blue one except not having the traditional pickup configuration. I need a hybrid of the two!

[@allenmitchell09]

I love the signature neck they’re using across the models, it’s unique and allows you to recognize the brand at a glance.

[@mikehurley5052]

Why would anybody buy a Fender/Gibson when the features and quality are this good on these?

[@jamesbarrick3403]

Some people just need that headstock for an extra $1000. I'm with you...

[@richfiryn]

I finally got my Sire T7 with the zebra humbuckers in the same blue flame maple as this one here and it is stupendous! It took 10 months from ordering it to getting it through Sweetwater but it was totally worth it. Mine is just crazy good in every regard.

[@angusorvid8840]

The flamed maple double humbucker is the Sire I've been positively obsessed with, and I haven't even played one yet!

[@raising2unlimit]

Waiting for the Sire L7 review, been wanting to buy it, but not before your review! :D

[@jeffsadie9496]

I like the look of the blue one better, but I love the sound of the other one more. I think the pickups are outstanding, especially that twangy single coil on that standard. Wish they made the single coil one with the trem and blue flame. I may have to by one of these.

[@Prajnana]

Agreed! I'd buy that configuration in a heartbeat...

[@huka83]

Thats exactly what I was hoping for!

[@stevencjones5236]

WOW! Impressive guitars at any cost point... but at their price, so fantastic! Thanks for the thorough review!

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

Last Year I had tested the T7 white. Absolutely great! It don't matters if you playing blues or rock music. A high quality guitar with a lot of character.

[@Krullmatic]

Darrell: Not many people look inside. Trogly: Hold my root beer! Sidenote! There is someone on here that started a channel 2 weeks ago with Darrell as the profile pick saying tou won a prize. I'm sure most of you know it's a scam, but if not, beware!

[@markiszak]

Indeed I just noticed and have started reporting the comments to YT as spam, hopefully they’ll all get taken down asap

[@ACME_knockoffs]

Wish u didn't show this guitar. It's gonna make the wait line longer lol

[@scottanderson9442]

Darrell, would love to see you review the SIre acoustics as well. They appear equally awesome at super reasonable prices.

[@sduos-ws6ov]

Thanks Darell for another great video. I am waiting for L7 review, I have purchase guitar 2 months ago.

[@MichaelFalaguerra]

Hi. I just discovered your channel and I have subscribed. I enjoy the videos. While I focus on the purchase of high end guitars (PRS; Mayones; etc...), I have grown to appreciate your focus on "under the radar" guitars. I have purchased a number of "under the radar" high end such as Kemp; McNaught and Eggles but also some much lower priced guitars. I recently discovered the "Agile" brand from Rondo guitars in NH which are very, very affordable. I purchased 3 and I am impressed, especially with the fact that the maple tops are caps and NOT veneers. It would be nice to see a review of an Agile to get your thoughts. Happy Holidays.

[@bertfrost638]

I ordered a T seven FM in natural color from Belgium. There is not another one for sale anywhere on the planet as far as I can tell. I sold my professional series 2 Strat to buy this guitar.

[@BobPerrone]

Wow...Fender killer. I'm a Tele player and I am blown away.

[@TheRycooder]

As always, another GREAT VIDEO!

[@dcbluez4883]

Great stuff. I would have liked to heard the T7 single coil neck pickup. Thats where the tone is at on a Tele also for Blues etc.

[@nicolasreveco3748]

i love the lack of a pickguard

[@jerm6539]

Love translucent blue finishes (favorite finish ever).

[@drpfrutti]

@Darrellbraunguitar Would you recommend the T7 over the Fender Player Series Tele?

[@jeanlawson9133]

The orange with the lue ones hardware pickups and tremolo

[@gslide06]

Thank you so much for the demo. Love that Sire is providing standard what Fender charges as extra with locking tuners. I love a tremolo on a standard Telecaster which Fender rarely does save a yucky Bigsby. Wanted some dirt examples but if I'm honest the pickups aren't special. Kinda blah, particularly the neck setting on the Blue T7. Will buy something different but will keep my eye out on Sire for future models.

[@the.communist]

Neck pickup sounded wonderful

[@gslide06]

@@the.communist thought it was thin compared to a proper tele pickup and character-less. To each their own though, buy it if you dig it.

[@JohnFred1964]

Great review. Thank you! If you have time, I would be grateful for a piece of advice: I’m into jazz, and I’m hesitating, do you recommend this Sire T7 over a Fender Telecaster?

[@Evil.Turkey]

I am torn between this Sire T7 and the Fender Player Plus Strat. Any recommendations?

[@rocknrod16]

You are one of the best with your reviews. Highly experienced.I recently purchased this guitar in natural from G.C. after this review. Picker since 1971. If you have been playing a strat like myself, you will enjoy this guitar. Beautiful woods, contour, comfortable body and excellent neck, humbuckers.

[@MarkStokes-zb1yp]

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[@rocknrod16]

@@MarkStokes-zb1yp why did you respond this way??? Im the only one that received something like this...dont like "old" guys"? says to me ------- Im a geek, nerd, dweeb -teenager? or just plain immature!

[@stroopwafel6141]

The blue tele would be my fav workhorse, with the trem and some strat-tones as a bonus. Gorgeous axe, just have to get used to the immense gloss on the fretboard.

[@dannyrivers3922]

A normal tele has gloss on the fret board

[@stroopwafel6141]

@@dannyrivers3922 You mean the 52 reissue by example. Yes it does. It just shows even more on a baked maple board. And therefore not quite appealing and not my cup of tea when it comes to feel. Anyway I would prefer a rosewood board like a lot of normal tele's have. Like the Am. Series tele I had.

[@robertorsa5731]

I was waiting for this review! After watching, the T7 FM is quite possibly my next guitar. Thanks :) So now that you have reviewed the Fender FMT and now the Sire T7 FM, do you have a preference for someone considering one of the two?

[@brandonbrodhead2831]

I second this question. I just finished watching both videos and have been going back and forth on which one to buy as my next guitar. The price point on the Sire is a big selling point for me, but I prefer the hardtail of the Fender over the tremolo. What would you say Darrell?

[@chrisggoodwin777]

Darrell's favorite is the T-style... Am I doing a good job pretending to be surprised? 😂😂😂 I didn't think I'd like positions 1 & 2 on the blue one as much as I do, but I'm definitely impressed

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

Can I buy those from you? I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 I can’t find them available anywhere!

[@Keithrrr]

Great demo and review! After seeing this and orher reviews on S and T type guitars, why spend 800.00 on a made in Mexico strat or tele !?

[@joesatriani7814]

Aquamarine one looks beautiful and sounds great!!

[@bryantheriault]

Sire or Schecter? Hey Darrell Braun been a fan for years and have been watching your reviews trying to decide on a strat style. Both had stunning reviews and bang for your buck in custom shop like fit and finnish. Where would you spend your money if there could be only one.

[@guitarflyer172]

Darrell, you need a good thin rubber mat on your workbench top to protect the guitar’s finish.

[@dannycarreraoficial]

Your videos are so good bro! I have a question I saw the blue one in pictures and it look more light blue ??? Because un this video is more dark and love it more dark Please tell me which is the real blue tone?

[@Fahrenheit1407]

How does the neck pickup on the single coil tele sound? Does it have the classic tele tone?

[@philodonoghue3062]

Perfect (really) late night to luck across this video by one of my go-to gat guys. Especially since I have this very (now [yester]day) acquired less than half price exactly the guitar I’ve wanted especially for jazz An early L&G semi hollow Telecaster ASAT Tribute Special Edition. Oh and a new amp - Vox AC15C

[@fotog04]

Sire delivers a great product! I have the Sire V7 5-string bass - talk about top quality control for the price. Great review, Darrell!!

[@rockerfromhk]

The blue T7 is so beautiful. I really don't understand why most of the manufacturers don't put tremolo on Tele. Sire is a big competitor to Fender and Gibson but I love to see it.

[@antoniaammendola2840]

forse perché il tremolo ne snatura il classico suono vintage?

[@teapotwood2817]

Nice review. Is the neck quarter sawn ?

[@seicorda4681]

Hello Darrel, I have the T7 FM BLUE. You have a great sound. Can you tell me wich effectpedals / amp you used in this demo while playingon the T7 FM ? Regards, Ray

[@uptownphotography]

Very nice review Darrell. (as always). I was looking at the Sire guitars a while back with a Strat model. I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I am actually waiting for a delivery from Germany with a Harley Benton Les Paul Gold Top model with P90s. It has got quite a few great reviews, like the Sires do. I hope it will not be a disappointment as I am nervous buying my first budget guitar. (I have a Gibson LP, ES335 and ES135, so I am nervous how the HB will stack up). If you have any feedback on HB guitars, please feel free. Thanks... Phil NYC Area

[@scottchappel1907]

The one negative I've heard about these guitars is that the glossy fretboard make fretting feel a little mucky, for want of a better description. Any thoughts on that issue?

[@rebeccagarner2576]

I have the tobacco burst version of the non flame top one. I think its just gorgeous like a piece of caramel candy, and it just sings..! Beautiful sounding tele, Im very happy with it.

[@Pepeleshh]

With those necks these seem like a great base for modding to your own needs... adding some nice pickups etc. I'd love to know if the pickguard matches a standard fender template? It would be a shame if those aren't an easy swap!

[@guitarwithdm6901]

Sire looks beautiful but that shining fretboard looks weird 🙄

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

that's exactly what i'm always thinking on all their models.

[@chickenpasta7359]

a lot of higher end Tele style guitars do this to imitate Fender. It's better to have this since it makes cleaning easier than bare fretboard

[@DMSProduktions]

You MISSED the SC sounds on the Trad Tele style Daz! (You only did the bridge! )

[@1972Georges]

I wish. Does SIRE make left handed guitars??

[@sailboat6902]

What amp settings do you need to get that twang or quack sound on the standard tele? I have one on order from Sweetwater. I'm getting the L7 as well. I'm gonna have to stop watching your vids. I'm going broke!

[@thepeetjournal4469]

It would be nice you play simple chords in the different positions. Then it's more easy to hear the basic differences.

[@dennish818]

Hi Darrell, I own the Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH which you reviewed recently. I'd love to see a comparison done between it ant the Sire version.

[@MrDrewmjoen]

Yeah! Me too! I just put $ down on. Fender FMT HH.

[@dennish818]

I suspect the Sire fretwork, and overall craftsmanship wins over Fender from what I can tell from the reviews (which is amazing for the price). I'm curious how the Seymour Duncan PUPs compare to the Sire PUPs. I'll say I do like the Fender, and Darrell did as well. I tend to believe when you see SD PUPs that it's worth a premium $ but would like to see a comparison to test that theory. I too can't wait to see the Sire guitars available in the US. I'll mention that I've been playing for 5 years, and when I started the Fender MIM strat (Candy apple red with black pickguard, and rosewood fingerboard) that I coveted was on sale for 100 off I think at $500 at xmas time. Today, I think the MIM strats are called player series? Anyway, they are $890 on Sweetwater now. The price increase of guitars in general and Fender in particular over the last 5 years has been mind blowing. Needless to say I'm unimpressed and now more likely to buy a Sire. I hope we don't see the same inflationary rises on that brand.

[@florentadragna6292]

Neck pick up tone for the "normal t7"? What do you think about it? Thankx, awesome review!

[@BrancoWorks]

How are the Sire guitars compared to Squier Classic Vibe? From the price and specs comparatively… Especially between the Sire S7 and Squier CV 70 Strat? Thank you

[@maxcarr6266]

Just learned of the brand Sire a couple days ago. Beautiful blue tstyle!! 💙 Wonder how they compare to say the likes of Vintage Reissue? About the same price ranges and designs.

[@buddybishop1383]

How would you compare the flame top to the tele two humbucker special edition?

[@gtr1952]

Those do seem like a great value both in high quality parts and workmanship!! Fender does offer a tele that is a little similar, made overseas and rarely talked about! It's the Fender FMT HH and is made in Indonesia, with "Fender" displayed on the headstock! That one is mahogany with a maple cap, and a set mahogany neck with laurel fretboard. Pups are 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers! The body and neck are bound and it has a graphite nut. The bridge is a string through hardtail and it does not have locking tuners. With the Gibson-like features it still has the 25.5" scale. They also are saying "flame maple top" with no mention of veneer. It looks very nice. In any case, still looks like good value for it's $999 price. Thought it was worth a mention. 8) --gary

[@BrentAdams]

Ummm.... what happened to the neck pickup sound demo?

[@j-man9457]

These Sire T style guitars put higher end F-word guitars to shame. The fit and finish and the quality are amazing, and the best part is these are actually affordably priced!!!

[@RJW14]

Are these humbuckers the same as in their singlecut "lp" one? If yes, can you compare them head to head clean & dirty?

[@mveitchmunich]

SX Furrian Tele HH. Amazing instrument. $225. W/ gig bag. $17 shipping. Rosewood fretboard, super finish, two point trem, pickups sound great. Alder body. I ain't don't know how they can produce these for the price. If you haven't looked at SX lately DB, worth another visit and review.

[@ucprepper]

That FM is close to being a twin of one of my Anderson Cobra Ts, which cost nearly 10x as much! Plus I really like direct mount pups. I am impressedl! Darrell, do you by any chance have a weight on the FM? Thanks, great video, you just gave me GAS!!🤪

[@ucprepper]

@+❶ ２６Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈５ Pardon me but what? Please clarify.

[@alexanderwondaal5592]

These look amazing if only there were some in stock 😭

[@lchown1813]

Hey Darrell...........Up next GTRS S800 guitar from MOOER audio...check it out......

[@ErikSWE]

I'd probably go Classic Vibe 50's in the same price range (but about $100 less) to get a pine body, regular maple neck and a fully lacquered neck since I don't like satin. These seem like great guitars though and it's always good with more options.

[@kerbyfab]

Definitely on my short list! Thanks for the review.

[@carlbrandt5713]

I’ve been on the hunt for a HH Tstyle and you may have just finished that hunt! Great tones, great review!

[@rocinblues]

Thanks Darrell another great video as always, and I'd love to get one. Issue with Sire... can't buy one. In the US, back ordered with several web stores stating at the earlist May 22' - they've been out for 5 - 6 months. Looking to Europe, you have to wonder though... how Andertons has a good supply of these but aren't available at Thomann? You can find one Reverb or Ebay at inflated prices. Interesting though, Ibanez and Schecter guitars (mfg Indonesia) are everywhere. I'll just wait..... won't be buying a Fender anytime soon.... just announced another 10% price increase.... joke.....

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Let Darrell know about this reply you got as it looks fishy.

[@Rumpole1000]

Feel your pain. I live in Australia and ordered the S7 last month and was told it should arrive in February but I'm really not expecting it to after hearing how long other countries are waiting. There isnt a single Sire S7, T7 or L7 available in the country right now. It will be worth it when it comes though. :-)

[@jeffgerndt2813]

Very informative video! Thanks

[@rfdsrd]

Has a Tele/Esquire body shape, but it's in NO WAY a Tele ... not with a bumhucker in the bridge. Sorry. Fail on the name.

[@cgeraigiri]

Love that blue one.. I got the S7 HSS about 6 months ago and it's flawless... the frets.. the neck.. stays in tune.. sounds very good. Thanks again for your in depth reviews.

[@rebeccagarner2576]

I have that S7 also and it quickly became one of my very favorite guitars!

[@ronniboi312]

Pulled the trigger a few weeks ago on the Fender FMT ... What a great guitar, plays like butter, I love it Thanks for the review Darrell But I do fancy the Sire Strat... My credit card is twitching.!!!

[@zxbc1]

Hey Darrell, could you please do some comparison between the different Tele copies in this price range? More specifically, I'm talking about between the Fender Player (MIM), G&L ASAT, Sire T7, and most importantly FGN Boundary Iliad. The FGN seems like a really good deal considering it's MIJ craftsmanship with Gotoh hardware and compound radius fretboard. The Sire is highly spec'ed but I am not sure about the QA and craftsmanship in general compared to the MIM and MIJ. I am also very interested in the pickup sounds, because ultimately the value of the guitars depend highly on if you need to replace the pickups to get sounds comparable to that of the Fender. Thanks!

[@gordonstewart3167]

Well after listening to you in your videos I want to thank you. Such good clear information. Was looking for a new electric guitar after playing acoustic on my Tackamine for 40 years . My beautiful wife said we could now afford a guitar . Bought a Gibson J 15 acoustic and then she said there is room for one more. Hello electric. After all the reading took your advice and bought the Blue Larry Carlton T7. More for the bang . Gone up in price but a lot less then a telecaster.Waiting for it to arrive. Hope too take it to Mexico to play . Thanks one again for all the spec info . Looking forward to of you videos. 😊 Winnipeg

[@pablohanc]

Thanks for that Darrell. I'd seen lots of reviews of the "traditional style" sire Tele, but not the modern. Think I will be purchasing it!!!!

[@Orville123]

Great Darrell. When I get ready to buy a new guitar I will buy it through your channel links to support the channel.

[@alinchitown7556]

Fender better up their game that Blue Flame top is a bargain @$659. Though I must say I love my Fender Tele FMT HH.

[@christopherramirez4131]

Darrell, how about doing a comparison between the Sire T7 and the G&L ASTAT Classic? the 2 are close in price. I would love to hear the tone comparison.

[@baybae92]

These are beautiful guitars - just wish they didn't have glossy fretboards 😭

[@GK-yf8mg]

Man DBG's phish troll is working overtime tonight

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Truly excellent reviews as per usual Darrell. Thank you for keeping up the high standards my friend

[@SnapCracklePop-dd7di]

The big disappointment is the thickness of the neck, its beyond even Fender tele thick, its quite a bit thicker than a Les Paul, in fact outside acoustic Im not aware of a fatter neck. Its 22.9mm at first fret. I find the scarfed neck joint a bit of a "look its scarfed" rather than being functionally beneficial like with other companies who do a deepr version. Its far from perfect and there are a number of better value gats around, but its also a fairly solid buy, all guitars have faults, I like mine, but I think people need to be aware of the bad as well as the good. 🙂

[@johnnyoneniner4820]

I want a Sire so bad! I've been trying to sell off my CVs, Strats and Epi to get one each S-7, T-7, H-7. Hoping I can pull it off. Thanks for another awesome review Darrell!

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

The overly glossy fretboard is a turn off. Also, I hate roasted maple necks. Looks like garbage.

[@monmixer]

I'm going to sell me Nashville deluxe tele and buy one of these.

[@smartmammal9926]

Pickup Switching: Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge & Neck Split (Inner Coil), Position 3: Bridge & Neck, Position 4: Neck Split (Outer Coil), Position 5: Neck.

[@konstantinoschadinis9295]

Happy new year Sir. Please review one Jamstik just for the fun of it!

[@REBELSCL]

I wish they made an SG with a bulletproof neck! Honestly I’d love to see a neck through‘ SG…..

[@williammolina9792]

Forgot to mention, that they are quite heavy. 3.9 kilos.

[@atakdragonfly1675]

The "Larry Carlton", is an upgraded "Jay Turser", which is an upgraded "Oscar Schmidt". Oscar Mayer.

[@RaimoLis]

Bought a T7 on sale. Only negatives I have - nut could be cut a bit lower and guitar is heavy as hell. Everything else is great.

[@thushankathimira9587]

Try prestige guitars as well.

[@bobbob-lw5ve]

Darrel if you could do a comparison between the sire s7 and your ibanez sa series I would be a very grateful man

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

I'm especially interested in the neck/frets and fret board. That is the majority of playability

[@SixstringLately]

Thank you. At least one Sire is in my future. Just have to decide which one.