Dear Fender... This Might TERRIFY You

[@bryanwalters9574]

Bro is out of that tiny apartment

[@nathanieljohnson4866]

"Maybe Ibanez is like grape tomatoes" best description ever....😂😂😂

[@IraqVet0608]

Ibanez has some killer guitars though. I stumbled onto mine over 15 yrs ago but it’s a good guitar

[@nathanieljohnson4866]

@IraqVet0608 I'm not disputing that but they exist in this strange space just outside the mainstream. Known but kind of obscure and you either love em or you don't........grape tomatoes.🤣🤣

[@oreally8605]

Key names to remember: Jaco, Stanley Clark, Geddy Lee, Billy Sheehan, Victor Wooten. There's a handful to help the memory Mike. 😊

[@Mark_B585]

That's a great list too

[@matsherwood6277]

Um. Lee Sklar.

[@Crunkboy415]

How about real O.G. like Bootsy Collins and James Jamerson?

[@remicardona_poly]

In the same vein as Lee Sklar: Carole Kaye. Her resume is jaw dropping.

[@jamujesperandersen8699]

Abraham Laboriel

[@darthresch952]

I love your channel. Even when you are talking about something that doesn’t affect me, or I don’t have a dog in the fight or whatever, I still end up watching the whole video and loving it. It is because of this I have learned a good deal from you about amps, pedals, and other equipment and instruments. Keep it up sir!

[@peterwilson8039]

I'm the same way. I watch all of Mike's videos, even when though most of them are of zero relevance to me. It feels like having a chat with a super smart friend. He makes whatever it is that he is talking about seem super interesting.

[@darthresch952]

@@peterwilson8039 exactly. It’s really good too bc as I have become older, I don’t have as many people around daily I can get excited about gear with.

[@Aubnormal]

Dude, I'm only four minutes into this video and just your excitement while retelling this story is infectious! I love it!

[@MiloTupy]

I’m really liking what I’m hearing about Sire. Def. Gonna check them out. Thanks for the rundown!

[@areallyboredguy5825]

I love me a 12 inch radius. My Ibanez AZ is just so perfect feeling.

[@backandfour]

Some months ago I bought what was supposed to be a second hand fender player telecaster. When I tried it at home, I noticed the pick ups sounded too dark... I checked the pick ups under the hood and they were sire t7 pick ups. I returned the guitar to the seller. It didn't sound bad. But it was not what I thought I was buying and it didn't sound like a hmmm fender!

[@James-gm9cs]

I bought a Sire P8 to be the 1 bass in my guitar collection. The neck was so smooth to play on that it convinced me that I also needed a strat with a similar style of neck. Ended up with a Fender Vintera ii 😆

[@Olegstuff21986]

Their necks are as smooth as butter (or silk), I havent played anything similar from any other manufacturer, to tell you the truth.

[@JohnnySuedeBTC]

Saw Marcus on his 60th birthday at the Catalina in Hollywood. Sensational

[@timlawrence2759]

I've had a HSS S7 for about 6 months now, coming back to guitar after almost 30 years, My last guitar was a late 80's Charvel super strat type with a pretty slim neck, and I was into the hair metal thing so it was perfect for that. Now I'm more into classic rock, and just an intermediate player. Really like the S7, but I must admit, some days I miss the slimmer neck profile, so the S10 is tempting. But I think maybe the next one is Les Paul type for some dirty tone and serious string bending.

[@deweyoogwey]

I’ve heard of the Larry Carlton one’s with the HSS config strat and the semi hollow body. But the semi hollow one intrigues me for some reason.

[@florisvanlingen]

I was into the Sire H7 for a while until I tried it into a store. The neck profile felt odd to me it was very thick and narrow.

[@michaelmenkes8085]

Marcus Miller once had a pretty cool (looking) MIJ Fender Jazz in a natural finish and a Sadowsky-inspired pre-amp. It wasn't actually very good. I picked up one as a pawn shop rescue and the pre-amp died and the neck wasn't playable after the 12th fret. Marcus Miller wanted a signature instrument which was affordable, and I can see why he got fed up with Fender. He's been with Sire a long time now.

[@choppedandscrewedcustoms]

That's cool to meet someone like him and actually be able to have a conversation like normal people is really cool

[@ro307805]

The only time an import truly challenged Fender and Gibson was the late 70’s. Tokai. The springy sound, breezy sound, and Les Paul reborn.

[@abcrx32j]

Wdym by challenged? You mean challeged their popularity? Because if it's quality, they're nowhere near the top rn

[@ro307805]

@@abcrx32j in any way

[@b_m3998]

@@abcrx32jTokai in the 70s and 80s was running circles around fenders quality control and same to Gibson in the late 80s to the 90s

[@cheesesteak59]

I knew it was Marcus Miller as soon as you said "hat". Marcus Miller is a MONSTER! The last time I saw him he was touring with Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten. Three historically great bass players on the stage at the same time was a great concert

[@djculous]

I owned Sire S3 for a month now, and i'm satisfied with it. I meanly play it during weekends while drinking some cold beer , to ease away the long tiring week of work. Sounds good to me and it's bridge pick up is so good on highgain.

[@Fn_AZ01]

Highly doubt you will see this but i wanted to give you some album recommendations and those are: American Football - American Football Polvo - Exploded Drawing Duster - Stratosphere I recommend you these albums cause i think you might like the guitar on them. That is all. Peace! ✌️

[@Olegstuff21986]

I have the S5 and that thing plays like butter, one of the most comfortable guitars I've ever played other than their own Sire J3 and the PRS SE24.

[@rcc3music]

a week ago i rec'd from Sweetwater: Sire Larry Carlton J3 (jaguar style) Electric Guitar - 3-tone Sunburst, well made & plays smooth, much brighter than my other S styles & PRS. had to adjust some perameters & make patches eq'd for this guitar.

[@rodneylucas2930]

I have a Sire S7 I have had now for about a little over a year and I love it. Incidentally it is the only Strat style guitar I own. Would definitely recommend it.

[@coryburns13]

Dude...I've been meaning to check these sires out...now I REALLY have to check these out!!!

[@GuyNarnarian]

I always prefer a 12" radius because my first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul. The feel of the neck on my Strat is great with the satin finish, but I definitely realized after a while that I prefer a more modern compound radius.

[@damienalvarez2957]

I first heard of Marcus Miller in a guitar magazine ad for DR strings. It advertised various signature string sets they offered, and at the time, Marcus Miller had a signature set with DR. I believe that ad was also where I first heard of Bootsy Collins.

[@themuffinman3135]

I have the Sire S7FM and it's a very good guitar. Not prefect but very good. Like you said Sire fits that Fender alterative niche. I won't buy another Fender or Gibson ever again. Also check out the Schecter Nick Johnston. Another Great guitar.

[@danielmargolis3210]

I had a Sire 335 type. I could not get used to the really skinny neck. Now my grandson has it and likes it.

[@updem]

I have an S7 vintage that has been better than a MIM fender i used to have, and feels better than a few american strats I've played. No doubts that the S10 goes solid head to head with anerican strats. The rolled fretboards are awesome.

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

Mate, you’re a great storyteller🎼😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Edit: i’ve always like Rosewood fretboards on Gibsons and Maple on my Fenders 😃

[@fightingtwozeroone]

Just got my S10 last week...LOVE IT!!

[@danielgallardo7249]

I was planning on buying an American Pro II, but after watching this video, I'm convinced on going the S10 route. I love the look of that guitar, the upgraded parts that are more exclusive than what Fender provides, and the sound is fantastic. Do more of the full band jams for reviews!

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Don’t do it. Get the Fender. Especially if you’re like 99.9% of us guitar players and will sell it at some point. These things are impossible to sell when you want something different. And they’re nothing special to start with. Spend the same money and get the Fender.

[@synonyx]

Mike finally got out of the apartment and into the stairwell where he let that tube amp sing!

[@danveca8304]

"It's a little heavy for a Strat", "It's light".... Well, how much does it weigh? Even their site doesn't give a weight range. Light Strat = sub 8lbs. Light guitars always sound better imo. Gibson, Fender, don't matter. It does have something most fenders don't... A one piece body lmfao Love your playing, man. It's a mirror of your personality. Upbeat, expressive, and happy. I always leave one of your videos better off than I was before.

[@jasoneggleston1879]

I went into a large local guitar store 2 years ago intent on buying a semi hollow body gibson 335 style guitar with a $500 budget. I played at least thirty guitars and left with a $275 Ibanez that played at least as well as a real 335. I put a pair of seymour duncan hot rodded pickups in it, some G and B benders and a good setup and it plays and sounds amazing. I love it when guys with $3K+ guitars ask me what in the hell it is, and how does it sound that good. 😁

[@KoaCharvel]

Dude, I knew Mike Knapp from when I was in Masters Commission at Bethel. Seems like a lifetime ago!

[@terrygoss]

Sires really are excellent instruments. They have really only two problems, from my perspective: they tend to be heavy (basses especially!), and they're never in stock! I'd love to try all the different models of git & bass but they're just not there to play.....

[@Erkki_Mela]

Man you guys play really good together! Very nice playing from all!

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Really? They played the absolute most basic music at the lowest volume with headphones on. If that impressed you, you must not have ANY expectations in life. 😊😊

[@alexbaur8401]

@@BAND-MAID-USAyou’re whats wrong with the music community

[@jonbuckley]

Nice guitar but I don’t think Fender have anything to worry about. They are doing just fine.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

They definitely don’t have anything to worry about. Fender is killing every other manufacturer combined. In every price point.

[@marksequist7321]

I have to say i prefer these sire guitars now i own four now. I have s3, S5, S7, and got the t7. I just love the feel. Ive been a G&l guy but have gone to sire. Great Guitars. Try one and see. Many different models now. S10 will be my next one

[@thesucculentcity]

Interesting! I have a few 90s g&l legacy, and I’m looking to expand. I have the sire p7, but didn’t even think to look into their guitars

[@didamnesia3575]

I have a Sire "335" clone. H7, I think is the model. Great guitar. Definitely worth the money

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Sire is great. And LC is great. But the headstock.... That headstock.... Ooh that headstock. Why? why? why? WWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! I mean I had used Fender American line strats in the past but never liked their headstocks but that headstock on Sire guitars is on another level.

[@sherlock4791]

Ive been using 3 sire basses And since them i never really satisfied by other brands while considering the price too (except cort) Now im planning to buy 1 new bass that sounds total modern, and im gravitating towards sire again 😅😅 particularly m7 But i really want to try other brands ive never try or didnt really give good chance on (but then ofc im afraid it will disappoints too)

[@rymontejano]

Cool to see you play in a band context.

[@williamdevlin366]

Don’t know Sire, I don’t think but that thing definitely looks like a lot of fun! I always dig your videos when I make the time. Thanks dude!!!

[@wren23_bass-synths]

As a bass player who occasionally watches your channel, I don't know if I should be angry or scratching my head 😂 Anyway, I've met Marcus a few times, he's a really nice guy. Sire makes some great sub $1k and $2k basses, they're on par with Ibanez and Fender basses. I don't have a Sire guitar, but I have 2 Sire fretless basses and they're both exceptional for both coming in under $1k.

[@JeremyJohnn]

I was angry at myself too 😂😂 I’ve failed all of us bass players… how could I take that long 🤣

[@giovannibonapace4250]

I own a v10 ( my n1 gigging bass) a p8 n a v7 which i defretted... I have an american jazz that has become a back up really ... I think Sire make great instruments for the money ... i think they are starting to cut corners now with qc.. Had to return a P8 as the battery compartment kept on failing on active mode ... had to have a replacement n unfortunately that one had issues too but i managed to sort it our by putting some thin cardboard to push the 2 battery snug to get contact... what i'm saying is ... i'm a proud Sire owners of 3 basses n 2 guitars even with a bad experience.. i had other Site instruments i traded .. only one bad apple .... the necks usually are the selling point. I must admit the Marcus Miller preamp is really punchy n i shaped my band sound around it ... doing D&B n reggae influenced dubby deep style is perfect... i looove the Fender jazz look n neck radius which Sire took on board... I REALLY DISLIKE THE HEADSTOCK ( Sire obviously 😂😂😂)... It's better for guitars n L or H range .... I 'm obsessed with block inlays so the aesthetic element is paramount ... last but not least i think Sire are expanding too much n i'm concerned the bubble has burst

[@nekkon1989]

S7 are great except for the pickups. So the S10 is a big yes. I'd happily own this over a Suhr which costs four times as much

[@tonytaormina4759]

since when do you have to "log on" to google in order to search?

[@MrGavinspoppop]

I am an old singer ( guitarist ) that does not play lead ... but I love the guitar world ... I would like to get the S7 but my rack cannot hold one mor guitar ... and selling one today is very difficult ... no money out there ... love the vids !!

[@redalaska]

I wish there was a Sire dealer nearby. Been wanting to try one for quite a while but I’m not willing to pony up without playing it first.

[@JordanKyle]

THE CAMERA ANGLESSSSS

[@jameso9221]

I really hope he had 2 cameras rolling 😂

[@SeanAllocca]

Nice cliff hanger, yes we do want to hear it.

[@edwardrice146]

I am thinking about buying the new H7-T. Waiting to hear the pickups first. The previous H7’s have all had great reviews.

[@AdamMiller-m2h]

I really appreciated the full band jam, that was fun

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

In my world that doesn’t even come close to “ full band, jam session. “ You got 3 dudes playing light Starbucks music with headphones and a laptop.

[@Longdriveinacar]

@@BAND-MAID-USA cool dude do u want a prize

[@keyvoshell2264]

I'm digging the music you guys were playing. Orginal?

[@isaiahj117]

Sire makes good guitars with reasonable price, all the features and accessories. Plus the gig bag is way better than other well-known brands’s gig bag.

[@Charlieboy2680]

When it comes to Sires S7,H7,T7and L7 they far surpass Fender player series and is on the same level as the Fender American professional 2

[@WallyMpls]

I stumbled across this video today and I have to say that you’re banned needs to put more music on KZbin. I absolutely loved it. Very, very cool vibe.

[@James-eb7kp]

I have a S7 and it was an excellent guitar out of the box. Also got mine at Sweetwater. I have nothing bad to say about that guitar. I also have a legit Stratocaster and can’t explain it but the Stratocaster is just the real deal. Plays and sounds like a strat. The Sire is great and maybe better in some ways (rolled fret ends) but it’s not a strat. As much as I like the guitar I find myself picking up and playing the strat more. Is that weird? Maybe someone else feels the same.

[@Undergroundglitch]

love your riff at 9:54

[@Daisyyyy57]

this dude needs to hit 1mil subs!

[@maxx7733]

Imma be real. Electric guitars just needs to feel nice and have good pickups. The prs satin models and Ibanez in that price range of 600-800 dollars are guitars that will be loved for a lifetime. Seriously if you read this comment check these guys out, it is well worth a video.

[@jordanmartin324]

I don’t always care about what you’re saying but I still like hearing you say it. Now I wanna try this thing

[@Philip_Taylor]

I wish he made less conventional designs in his own right, this is another Stratalike.

[@Griffano-Bertaluchi]

Love the painting behind you Mike. Any chance that's for sale?

[@StarQueenEstrella]

You’ve convinced me, Mike: I want an S7 now

[@Jeremya74]

Not a fan of the 10-12 radius..just depends on what your used to.ive heard good things about them

[@sherlock4791]

Idk which one amuse me more, the fact that they met marcus or that the bass player didnt recognize marcus straightaway

[@pierrebenoit-j1q]

Right... Fender is really shaking in their boots...🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@didamnesia3575]

After the story, Guitar section is at 6:45

[@droidgod3]

Swamp Ash Body, Compound Radius Hard Maple Neck, Rolled Fingerboard, Stainless Steel Frets, Seymour Duncan Single Coils, Bone Nut, Gold Hardware, Gotoh bridge, Locking Tuners, Hardshell Case -- All for 1.3k USD?? What are they trying to say? All that actually doesn't cost 3k+? No way anyone should get a Fender over Sire. They're just knocking it out of the park.

[@g-love6507]

Marcus Miller is everything that's right about being a professional musician and what other musicians should strive to be ! An absolute class act that's a great musician and even a better person ... I say this because meeting him several times he's always been down to earth and approachable ! 👍🏾

[@xmorgan00]

4:28 - love how mike has already got video tropes of his own

[@bkbinj6320]

Great little teaser at the end there Mike.

[@gavriloprincip11]

why am I always waiting for the Reading Rainbow theme to kick in every time i watch this channel?

[@chaussmk]

All these guitars are coming out of the same two or three factories and the build quality is really good. Not having to support an advertising budget allows many of these makes to be really competitive with the Fenders and Gibsons. Just have to get past being a name snob.

[@trippbryan6176]

I recently found your channel and it has been so fun to watch!

[@jerryhollis3968]

I'm gonna seem like a jackass here, but at $1200?? I'd plump for a Fender..

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

Why?

[@jerryhollis8155]

​@@A_A_ron-Phillips I probably know what you're gonna say and I can't fault your logic, but it is the resale thing, I suppose..

[@devontaylor4939]

Ibanez? Grape tomatoes? Don't let me catch u in da streets son

[@killakicks]

The fan boys always think sire will put fender to bed hahaha that’s far from the truth. All this is just money talk that’s all sire will never be better then fender. Sire knows what they did by having Marcus as the face. Now my question has always been was Marcus really at the top of the conversation? Or did he become the topic because maybe victor turned it down and said no ??? Dope vid

[@lesliwells5433]

SIRE IS KILLING THE GAME RIGHT NOW, MARCUS MILLER, PRETTY AWESOME GUY❤❤

[@mattmanos1720]

Probably a stupid question but is that sticker on the pick guard removable?

[@EricMakingWaves]

I hate that I have a problem with the headstock shape... but I do. I can't turn it off in my brain.

[@johnphillips752]

I wish they had other body colors to choose from. Love the specs.

[@notmyrealname2516]

I saw this company on guitar center's website and sorta skipped over it, but it sounds really good. I might need to rethink my initial impression.

[@btecww]

Marcus Miller my absolute favorite bass player. I played a Sire. I was a much better sounding and playing Strat than the Fender Mexican version. Unfortunately I am slave to branding and consumerism. After years of playing Strat copies from Hondo, ESP and Ibanez, I purchased the inferior Fender. I paid $150 more in set up and small upgrades to get it to sound as good as the Sire. Yet I sit it on the stand in the family room for the world to see..the Fender headstock. Yes I am stupidly vain.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Interesting note about the neck curiosity thing BUT now you've doubled the amount from that desired $600 range that you said was the appeal of the other model, so still not going to wind up in the hands of those beginners or whatever that can afford slightly more than Squier,. [whom can already afford a used Player?]

[@Highland_Paddy]

Mike needs t' learn where use commas.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Well, the Maple neck is one thing that might affect the sound slightly or the feel a bit, but the pickups vs. whatever is your USUAL guitar sound with your band would be the more essential tone statement thing.

[@Highland_Paddy]

Is psychedel more dark and moody or muddy like some 60s or more "creamy" or something?

[@Highland_Paddy]

I haven't had terrible experience w' GL, but they're kinda more scarce already, so haven't tried their S model unless one falls in my lap or whate'er.

[@KairoValen]

It sounds very.... warm.... and fuzzy... or maybe I'm deff....

[@tomgreen876]

got a gloss maple neck on my tele CV50 love them

[@cameronswift7989]

I have a Larry Carlton acoustic and there great, such a good value guitar

[@rayfranchi1507]

Nothing makes fender or Gibson worry

[@1-eye-willy]

fender marches to its own beat trhey aint afraid of nobody except their dealers, certainly not sire

[@vanessamonster5038]

The Marcus Miller basses are fng awesome

[@DylanODonnell]

GRAPE TOMATOES?? YOU AND ME. OUTSIDE. RIGHT NOW.

[@redataoussi]

Wait for Mike to talk about Japan made fenders

[@oscarkez]

Saw Marcus Miller live about two months ago, my mind was, and still is, completely blown.

[@Mark_B585]

Sure you did 😐

[@oscarkez]

@@Mark_B585 why would i lie about having seen him live?

[@Mark_B585]

@@oscarkez I'm not sure but it's disappointing that you did. 😐

[@oscarkez]

@@Mark_B585 why do you think that?

[@Mark_B585]

@@oscarkez everyone lies on the internet

[@Gale36]

What do u think of the epi les paul custom excess alex lifeson ruby

[@googleboy7]

Hi, I have an S3 and I love it. Shalom/gw

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

Mikes bought himself a new house. Well done Mike.

[@allentkatch1762]

I have a T7. It is a very well made guitar.

[@donmunson4802]

The fingerboard is a deal killer for me.

[@ByTheSpirit84]

Very very solid looking guitar the S10 that is. At $1299 you're saving a little bit of money over something of similar features that Fender offers like an American Professional. That S7 vintage though...

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Except when you decide to sell either for whatever reason, the Fender will sell.

[@ByTheSpirit84]

@@BAND-MAID-USA "Definitely! But how many people do you know who actually buy a musical instrument with the intention of selling it later on?"

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

@@ByTheSpirit84 pretty much every guitar player I’ve ever known in 40 years sells guitars constantly.

[@ByTheSpirit84]

@@BAND-MAID-USA Well yeah, I do too, but I've never bought a guitar and said, "Man I can't wait to sell this." Even with a Fender or Gibson, you'll end up selling for less than it's worth (in 99% of cases) and it's not worth it.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

@@ByTheSpirit84well maybe you should start thinking about it before you buy a guitar then. Me and every guitar player I know thinks about that when buying a new guitar. Like for example, I’d NEVER buy this guitar because I know I’d never be able to resell it. Or it’d take 50x longer than other guitars with the exact same specs.