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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@USWNTfan101]

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

[@angusorvid8840]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

How does the Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM compare to Fender's Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH?

[@carlbrandt5713]

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

[@Aaron_Revis]

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!!

[@Aaron_Revis]

@+❶ ２６Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈５ - you are a liar

[@ralphmackay6635]

The fretboards on those guitars look so lustrous and smooth!

[@reeling-in]

Wow! Very good demo playing, strip down and discussion. I usually drift off watching KZbin guitar teardowns, but you kept me fixated to this one! Great work and thanks.

[@reeling-in]

@+❶ ２６Ѳ ❻➂❸ ➆➁➈５ Contact Admin? Where is that?

[@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!!!!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Justin-eu3yd]

that butterscotch one is stunning. those inlays really set off the roasted neck. love it!

[@CoolBreakfastOfficial]

I want to buy the S7, right now...just sold my old Fender Mexican Strat, perfect to replace it, a real upgrade! I'll stick to PRSs as main guitars for the moment.

[@konstantinoschadinis9295]

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

[@Evil.Turkey]

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

[@Truthasvictim]

Sire! I'm sold! As I already have a fantastic US Tele, single coils, no choice for me but the humbucker T-style Sire. In addition, the whammy bar? Yes! These guys are really going to sell big numbers and undermine the big two with their amazing production quality and value for money.

[@Truthasvictim]

I just ordered the guitar today from the only place I know of that even has one in canada.

[@snapfinger1]

Your usual thorough demonstration. The trem model is ideal for a variety band & the butterscotch plank a credible country/roots tool. So cool when you went behind the nut. You’re ready to take on the Danny Gatton/Roy Buchanan catalogue.

[@colebuzbee4993]

Have you heard of IYV from Amazon. I bought one not expecting much, and was surprised. Very well made and plays & sounds much better than it’s low cost.

[@johnpublic976]

Hey Darrell! I checked out your Music Album and I think it's Great! Great Guitar Musical Style! I wonder if most of your Channel Followers know just how good you are. Love the Album, keep the Music coming! (no, we aren't related or acquainted. I'm just a Music lover!). Another Great Video as well! Cheers!

[@cedric5323]

I bought the S7, and wow, I'm blown away. This is definitly the best guitar I've ever played. The action, the tuning stability, the tone, the intonation, everything is flawless. I tought I'd have problems with the whammy bar but not at all. The only thing I'm kind of meh about is the volume knob, I've heard it's a treble bleed? And it's kind of close to my hand so sometimes I lower the volume without noticing. But definitly buy the L7 too. Quick question here for you: I want to buy a baritone guitar, mostly for rock/metal. You might not be a metal/baritone fan but I'd still like to hear what guitar you'd suggest. Thank you!

[@mearkitek3773]

Been waiting for this Darrell…thanks! A T7 is on my Wish List!

[@guitarflyer172]

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

[@kerbyfab]

Definitely on my short list! Thanks for the review.

[@raising2unlimit]

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

[@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!

[@MrRwk314]

I bought this exact guitar (blue fm) from sweetwater but they are backorder until March. Look forward to playing it.

[@richkennedy3134]

How is this guy so friggin good, good sound, good video production! Why the hell isn't everyone like this cat...I'm angry at other KZbinrs for being so bad!!!

[@jeffgerndt2813]

Very informative video! Thanks

[@walkingtruck]

Thanks Darrell. I really enjoy all your videos but I’ve been anxiously waiting for this one. I’d sure like to find one to try.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dastimpy]

Thank you @DarrellBraunguitar I just received my T7 FM and the initial feel look and sound, awesome. Doing a deep dive this coming week. Appreciate your detailed review and enthusiasm!!!

[@lurklingX]

that guitar is gorgeous. love the darker neck and headstock, esp with that blue. and the abalone inlays look SUPER nice in that color scheme.

[@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.

[@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

[@TheArchitune]

I never saw a blue tree so I bought the T7 FM - Flame Maple. A beautiful guitar and absolutely brilliant in every way.

[@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. :-)

[@henryrodriguez2054]

Looks like on the T7 Trad, you have string through the body, but if you don't want that, you can top load the strings too! Which is a nice little option.

[@marcanglin7127]

Darrell, that Neck pickup in Position 5 @ 5:52 sounds amazing !!! What a beautifully-balanced tone !!!

[@kyotosal]

Love the blue one! Great tones! Thanks Darell......Sal : )

[@charliekeith2157]

Just came from your s7 sire video. And tbh I'm convinced... I'd be hard pressed to buy a reg strat or Tele now. These have much better specs and parts for cheaper! Only real issue is less variety in colors and finishes, I can live with that.

[@zedcarr6128]

I have a Sire H7 Semi and a P7 Bass. You get a lot of guitar for not much money when compared to the guitars they are emulating. You will not believe your eyes and ears when you see and play one. The T7 is next on my shopping list.

[@1972Georges]

I wish. Does SIRE make left handed guitars??

[@johnenglish8261]

I've been waiting for this. Beautiful workmanship, killer tone. Keep up the good work. Love the channel ✅🎵.

[@kcartwright2772]

Great stuff Darrell. I just got my S7 HSS in white and it is ridiculously good. Ohhhhh the neck.. It blows away my two Fender strat MIM's. Love seeing the T7 and one is on my list in the future.

[@johnviolette5511]

I'm sure it's already been said, but position 4 is just the neck pickup with the coil split. It's not both bridge and neck pickups like positions 2 and 3.

[@aaronsidman4674]

I love your videos. I have been looking for a good telecaster copy and this definitely sparked my interest. Thanks for sharing!...

[@bobbya8622]

You had me from the first strum. Good sounding, beautiful guitars!

[@JazzGuitarNoob]

I can't believe somebody came out with an affordable T style guitar with a trem! That thing sounds amazing.

[@marvinthemartian6788]

These guitars are very well made. I love looking down at my guitar headstock and seeing the fender logo, but fender has some business practices I think are dumb. My Ibanez guitars are very well crafted, with Floyd roses, and about $500( jem jr, rg). A Strat with a Floyd rose is beyond my price range. Yes your name is fender, but the market is filling the space for people who love fender but want to save money. Ty for the reviews, they’re always very well done

[@scottanderson9442]

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

[@Jydmd]

My views on the perfect guitar change every few months, but this one checks all the boxes from what I would have wanted in a guitar in 2018, down to the contours, rolled fingerboard, 5-way switch wiring and color! Very impressive.

[@chuckhall1015]

Verra nize.

[@TheRycooder]

As always, another GREAT VIDEO!

[@stevencjones5236]

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

[@florentadragna6292]

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

[@trevorward85043]

Love the video and how those guitars LOOK! Can you tell me if they are using the same sales model as the Firefly? I just looked today and everything looks to be sold out.

[@sduos-ws6ov]

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

[@thornwivans]

Great review as always Darrell. I'd love to see you review more amp's and some low watt not so loud tube combo options that give you a great tone. eg Harley Benton 15C v a Fender Blues Junior or a Marshall DSL Combo

[@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!

[@cadpereira1]

It is a pity we don't have this brand represented here where I live, in Brazil. They are stuning in looks, and I liked very much the sound also, very good quality guitar! Please Larry Carlton come to Brazil!

[@jpfortuno]

got the t7 on a deal. Fantastic guitar for the price and I love the stock pickups too as opposed to many who apparently changed them for better stuff

[@ianwheeler8764]

As usual, a great review! Thanks Darrell!

[@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.

[@boddumblues]

The tension screw for the term arm should be pushing on the back of the arm instead of the side, it's a detail I know, but important. Maybe you can turn the trem arm housing yourself, but it should be right from the factory FWIW

[@markpickardlife]

Nice guitars! Thanks for featuring them.

[@JonadanandtheFreaks]

I love Telecaster shap, but I prefer the Stratocaster's "inside body", it fits our body (belly) more than a classical Tele. And you've got the humbucker sound (LP in a way). The best of both worlds !!!

[@judih.8754]

That blue one definitely has a Strat sound with the Tele looks. I like them both!

[@thushankathimira9587]

Love to see left handed models from these Sire import series. For those features fender guys would slap a 1500USD+ price tag and a USA logo.

[@Orville123]

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

[@Anjohl]

That Tele is gorgeous. I think i'm getting one, they release here in April!

[@christopherramirez4131]

I am torn between buying a G&L Tele and this SIRE Tele, I have 2 G&L Strats that I am very happy with but every time I see the Sire being tested, I lean more towards buying Sire. Thanks for making my choice easier.

[@zxbc1]

You should also check out FGN Boundary Iliad, if it's available in your region. They're made in japan with Gotoh hardware and superior japanese made pickups, compound radius fretboard also. They are in the same price range as the G&L and Sire T7, some are even a bit cheaper.

[@GS-uy4xo]

I think the passive tone controls on the G&L have such a huge advantage over my other guitars, I always miss them on all my others.

[@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?

[@ScottHz]

“Position two” was so close to that break in Blondie - “Rapture” ! :)

[@ripley4726]

Wow..no muddy tones..sounds really nice

[@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 !?

[@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?

[@RichDix-y1h]

On the Sweetwater site their Butterscotch looks orange, how orange is it colour-wise? Do you have a colour comparison guitar, a squire or Fender of some kind, of the same colour? I ask because the Orange caught my eye immediately!

[@sirkazm]

I’m gonna get me one of those! Thanks for the great review!

[@jbin2756]

Wow another awesome sire guitar. Now I can add a Tele to my sire list. Best part is can get 2 sires for the price of 1 from another manufacturer.

[@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

[@jessebarrera159]

Thank you for your great videos, guitar sound awesome and beautiful to look at, also playing is inspiring.

[@ramspencer5492]

Tele? Humbuckers and a tremolo system.... Hmmm....??? I'd love to see a thinline model of those two guitars.....A humbucker in the neck and traditional tele bridge pickup would be really option for a thinline model. I had to look elsewhere to hear anything about the pickups and get a look at the pots.... Or hear a Sire contrasted with a Fender or a Gibson. Kind of useful information! There's a lot of comparisons if the L7 with the Les Paul.... It does pretty darn well. Finally a teardown! I don't like the cool splits on that thing... But it's humbucker positions sound pretty good....

[@TheBedroomRocker1]

Awesome guitar and great video as always! I think you should try using a smaller camera aperture for the close-ups ;-) There's no need for so much sexy bokeh all the time and it makes focusing more difficult. I noticed this in some videos before, but in this one was a bit extreme.

[@guitareveryone]

I’ve recently got the Sire S7 Strat in antique white. It’s a great guitar with great attention to detail.