SIRE Guitars...Are They REALLY as Good as People Say?

Sire Guitars: Who are they, and what are their guitars like? Let's find out!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Short answer: Yes, the hype is real! 🎸 Enjoy the series!

[@patrickperez3881]

I have the L7. Planning of getting other models for my collection. All i can say Darrell is that you'll be surprised to see what's inside the cavity works. I know i was.

[@jakobalmero8904]

The sire guitars are as good as they say. I bought a Lary carlton s7 blue flame 2 mouths ago and I play it almot everyday. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

[@DMSProduktions]

So it IS hype!

[@SigSon319]

My question is, Did they Plek it before they sent them to you? Makes a difference in terms of production quality. The fretwork could be terrible from the factory and Sweetwater could have run it on the Plek and smoothed it out. That's something I'd like to know during a review.

[@phenixreturns]

when a guitar is good for the price, it's only good for beginners so choosing another guitar is for us :)

[@andertons]

Great to see Darrell checking the Sire range out. We’ve been telling anyone who’ll listen how great this range is for the last 5 years!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@michaelgriffin5304]

Andertons is the best! Love your gear demos. Watch them even on items I have absolutely no intention of buying.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. 🤢

[@_Mr_C]

@@Axess-sv8nq agreed. I’ve had customers buy them and they aren’t anything special, same junk hardware used on all the mass produced guitars. Truss rods that don’t work. And this review is nada, word salads…

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@Axess-sv8nq You don't particularly like the brand?

[@MrClassicmetal]

@@_Mr_C Does that apply to their lower tier guitars or all of them?

[@Russell_Optics]

I have one of the Sire S7 's with the fancy maple top and can tell you that the hype is real. It may be the only guitar that I would put equal to or above the Sterling's from Music Man ( I also have the Sterling Valentine ). The neck on the Sire with it's rolled edges and super smooth frets make it feel like a guitar costing 2~3 times the price. Bone nut, locking tuners, rolled edges....all the standard upgrades are already done.

[@mattwilliams3104]

Exactly how I feel. Only thing left to possibly do is put some high quality electronics in and pickups in. I played a T style recently and had a fender American professional 2 that I compared it to at a store and found the sire to be just as good if not better in terms of playability and comfort as the $1600 fender. I liked the fenders v mod pickups better but I’d buy the sire 10/10 times and swap the electronics. So good and amazing value.

[@KK-lm2up]

@@Russell_Optics he’s scamming u bro

[@Russell_Optics]

@@KK-lm2up I agree with you 100%. Someone is scamming to get info. If it was legit the message would be from Darrell.

[@dbreardon]

The humbucker is not a split coil, correct? So you only have the humbucker option for the bridge, no single coil (split coil)....am I right?

[@Russell_Optics]

@@dbreardon No coil split, but it does have a 5-way switch with nice options. I don't really use the humbucker much. I mostly use positions 4 & 5 (neck, & neck/middle). You can see my reviews on sweetwater on the S7 FM Natural & the white H7 semi-hollow for full report.

[@donlower686]

Great start to the series! The Tele version is definitely on my radar. Looking forward to the other videos to come. Appreciate your honesty and work. Thanks so much!

[@gkott78]

A shop near me got in a pair of Sire H7 models, one burst and one cherry. I played both of them back to back, and was able to compare them directly with other brands. The second that Sire hit my hands my immediate reaction was "wow". Comparing it to an Epiphone 335 didn't seem fair to the Epi. It was way closer to the Gibson. The only thing it lacked was the feel of the Nitro finish. It sounded, played, and felt like a very high end instrument. I really liked the neck carve as well, it was very comfortable. The setup was spot on,, nut cut perfect level and well done fretwork, no finish flaws. I went over it with a fine tooth comb looking for something, didn't find a thing. Iown Gibson, PRS, Fender Custom Shop etc. I would have no issues putting one of these up on my display wall right next to them. I am kicking myself for not taking it home, but I was only there for strings..... now I can't stop thinking about it.

[@carlor.s.4742]

Great stuff Darrell! Really looking forward to your take on all these Sire models. Can't wait to hear what tones you get out of them!

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Great story! It is amazing how so many guitar companies are boosting up their quality and value! recently.

[@Blakeadam52]

Dude, i played my first sire about 2-3 weeks ago. It was a 5 string bass and WHOOOOO LORD. what you said was spot on. I had no idea what was going on with my hand, but it felt amazing to play, then I remembered the rolled edges, makes me wish more companies would participate in this for standard models vs just customs etc.

[@sumi_plays_games]

Thank you for the comparisons and thank you for Sire for helping out Darrell show these off.

[@jasonm3602]

It's exciting. I love it when a guitar company outdoes the big brands in quality and price and shakes up the market. Looking forward to the series D.B. Thanks, mate.

[@angelosanantonio8575]

I have the L7. The craftsmanship is flawless and the tone so awesome, very clear. Waiting on your review full review of that model.

[@dennyclosser8456]

Great job as always Darrell, im looking forward to each and every model coming…

[@firstsergeantrichard5716]

Bought a Sire Marcus Miller Base last year and was quite happy with it. Just got a Tobacco Sunburst L7 (Andertons called it Vintage Burst and they were the only one that had stock), and I found it had one single bad fret that I easily fixed and the frets were in desperate need of a polish ...but I am an amateur Luthier so no biggie, but needless to say for the price the sound is fantastic! Worth way more than I spent.

[@elru2276]

Thank you, Darrell. I always look forward to your videos. Your channel rocks!!

[@orryfishburne5326]

Well sir, i am now intrigued to check them out. Thanks for doing what u do, and i cant wait to see the full tear down

[@BarriePoole]

These guys are great, I love that they have classic and modern versions of the Strat, Tele models.

[@carloborromeo5595]

Hey Darrell, it's about time man! 🙂 Can't wait to see the feature of Sire Electric guitar lineup. Looking forward to hearing your inputs. Best regards from the Philippines. 🇵🇭🤘

[@The_Last_Ninja]

I really enjoy watching your videos they are super informative and very well made. I especially like the one minute solos and the Ibanez RG370AHMZ hanging in the back ground. I own the exact same one and it’s a great guitar. Thanks DBG you rock!

[@michaelmills7543]

Thank you for all the work you do for high quality guitar information for your fans. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks from sunny Florida.

[@breclphilippe-wiphouseprod]

S7 MF owner for a year now, and nothing to complain about ! I’m in love with it 😬 So pleased about it that I bought an H7 5 month ago ! And guess what ? Same feeling ! Great job, great sound. And finally, great price ! Waiting your rewiev now ;)

[@zinc1024]

Got my Sire S7. I love the roasted neck, the satin finish, the super slick fretboard. But I have two significant issues with the guitar. First, the rolled fretboard is on a very narrow fretboard, and significant "both way" string vibrato on the 6th and 1st string is right out, or you slip over the edge. I'd have preferred a slightly wider neck and/or slightly less roll of the edges. The second issue is that the neck single coil is NOT well aligned with the 2nd and 1st strings. It "overshoots" them (not centered under them), and the result is rather significant volume drop as you play from the 3rd to 2nd to 1st string. I see zero way to address this. What's really wrong? Seems to me the neck pick up should be slightly angled as it's "too large" for the string spacing, and angling it slightly would allow for perfect alignment. Not a change that can be made after market though.

[@zerowastaken]

Ah man, you're killing me! I've been jonesing for a T7 since it was announced they'd start making them and this is adding furl to the GAS. Was sold on Sire when I tried my buddy's bass and it blew me away.

[@neilsandy3345]

Thanks Daryl great overview and info. One point I'd like to add is that changing up manufacturing to another company isn't a sellout it's just the fact of life in this industry and a lot of others too sometimes it's just what a company has to do maybe not what they want to do.

[@quintinlindsey7967]

I am thoroughly impressed by how he built his business and that alone makes me want one of his guitars!!!

[@taz3672]

I really like the look of the L7 model. I never liked classic Strats or Tels but I always liked super strats from Washburn, Ibanez, Jackson, Charvel and ESP. As I got older, I have steered back to single cuts and the 24.75" scale. So much that I sold all my Ibanez, Jackson, BC Rich and ESP/LTD guitars and bought Les Paul style guitars. I learned guitar on an old 1975 Aria Les Paul Custom copy over thirty years ago. Just love the single cut sound, solid body shape and feel.

[@polarkgr1]

Darrell - I would love to see (or hear) your thoughts on how the Sire S7 Vintage (at $599) compares to the Sterling Cutlass CT50 SSS (which is now $549). Feature wise they look extremely similar.

[@bluejeezy4350]

I miss the intro where you fall in the snow

[@mrstephenjbroadhurst]

I have an S7 blue flame. Great guitar, fantastic value. Looking forwards to the series.

[@davidmoullet6646]

Thanks for keeping it reasonably short👍

[@audiophileman7047]

You sound very excited about doing the Sire guitar series reviews. You're getting us excited too. 👍👍👍

[@gillesgenete9598]

Hi Darrell, thanks for initiating this product line review. Having looked at the S7 Larry Carlton, I bought a Harley Benton Fusion Pro 2 HSH blue burst flamed maple top, maple binding cheaper than the Sire for same quality. There are very positive reviews of other HB products by professional guitarists, like Jonathan Koh for example.

[@benbirdsinging3275]

I too have had a Sire S7 for about four months, despite the guitars with a beautiful top layer, I chose a beautiful white one. Since I have always loved single coil guitars, I chose Fender years ago. A stratocaster from the USA that I really like. Yet the sound of the Sire is strikingly surprising. It is somehow similar to the Fender but the sound is much stronger. It's like playing a Fender with something extra behind the amplifier. The neck appears to feel a bit fuller, but it is simply wonderful because of the smooth back. Once you play a Sire you understand the Hype. And I haven't even mentioned the price yet... Looking forward to your next video! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@calogeroavanzato398]

I've been waiting for a good review of the T7 for a while. Wow what a great looking guitar

[@johnarce9667]

Nicely put, learning to play is one thing, and learning about different types of guitar manufacturers is good for the mind set of learning... information is knowledge and any info about something you want to learn is key... well done 👏... I try to keep my head full of your videos in hope prosperity to learning... thanks

[@stephenshoihet2590]

I'd love that semi hollow but I have way too much stuff for now. I Bought a Sire 5 string M7 bass at the beginning of this year and I love it! The neck is so comfortable and you can get so many different tones out of it it's crazy. So many good features on a guitar which isn't exactly cheap but you don't even see on even more expensive big brands.

[@JOTG2000]

Hey Darrell. I have a Sire P5 bass, and it is absolutely perfect. I'm currently looking at a Sire "strat" style guitar because I know the dollar value and the specs. This video really helped. Thank you.

[@jean-francoismasson7786]

Awesome review as usual. Looking forward to the individual review of the Sire series, and to see if it is going to rock the current rating on the best guitars under $1000 or $500.

[@MarbsMusic]

Can't wait, I love the history lesson on the company as well!

[@eddiejr540]

Darrell...you are too cool...That FourPlay Christmas album is fantastic...one of my all time favs for the holidays...rock on my brother!!!

[@calvindoan3228]

I have a Sire bass, model M7 4 strings for 4 years now and I really like it. San Francisco Guitar Center has some Sire guitars now.

[@franfrawley269]

Hi Darrell. So looking forward to your indepth overview of the S7. I just picked one up recently and I'm lovin it. The quality is amazing. My only concern is that in 4 and 2 position the higher tones are very thin and a bit shrill. Still with a tone adjustment on the guitar that can be sorted. Somebody said that it might be due to the bleed feature on the guitar would be interested in your view. Love your reviews as always.

[@planzed463]

I got my eye out for a strat & a semi hollow, can’t wait to see more about these!

[@thornwivans]

Hard to believe Darrell only has 750k subs...its such a great channel should be over 1M

[@robgoodson2212]

I've had my S7 for 6 months now. I was a bit concerned about trading down from my old '64 Strat (which I'd owned for 50 years), but no worries there as the Sire is a brilliant guitar. I've done few gigs with it now and people have remarked on the great sound. Not only that but I banked quite a bit of dough in the process.

[@berk4012]

Damn how'd it feel letting go your old strat?

[@robgoodson2212]

@@berk4012 It was strange and worrying. When you've got 8 grand sterling in the trunk, you worry that if it got stolen the insurance might not pay up. So, I decided to cash it in. I'd already thought about it a couple of years ago and tried several new PRS and Fenders but wasn't happy with any of them. When I saw Andertons praising these Sires I thought I'd give them a go. It immediately felt right for me. The build quality and finish are outstanding and better than some of the Fenders I tried for 3 times the price.

[@davelewis4215]

My fourth Sire Larry Carlton guitar arrived from Andertons yesterday morning. It’s a white SSS Strat version and just like my HSS Strat and Tele versions it’s outstanding 👍

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Hi everyone, I hope that you all have a wonderful and blessed night. Take care of yourselves and be kind to others. Take care and God bless🤎

[@rocnrobyn]

Thank you my friend! Just what I needed to see! 🤩

[@newcomer87]

I used to own one of their basses, and I currently own their acoustic, the A7. Same deal with that one. Sounds and plays like a guitar coating 2-3 times it’s price point and has great specs. I’m getting the H7 at some point

[@d3w4yn3]

So... sounds like these guys are incredibly dedicated to staying honest. Just like DBG!!! Can't wait to see the breakout of each model!!!

[@garystyc]

I have the exact grey flame S7. Bought it a year and a half ago. Nice 🎸. Can't beat it for the price point. 👍

[@ericgauthier3023]

Wow, what a great initiative, very stimulating!

[@keef7224]

I like how the Spark has been given prominence on your display shelf! 🎸💥

[@lorencing]

WOW! Now those are good looking guitars man, and what attention to detail, and the prices are so, so good. I want one! And I'm going to try to buy one S7 even though I don't have the budget for a guitar right now.

[@markyurick6699]

I have 6 of the basses and they are very nice. They are improving. The first generation basses were very heavy and had pretty bad tuners. Really want a telecaster and a passive P bass, but they are hard to find right now. The rolled edges are very nice on the newer versions. The active electronics on the basses are very complicated, I like the passive ones better. Interesting company. Hope they continue to evolve and improve.

[@dgphase]

I’ve changed one Yamaha Pacifica 612 (having pocket neck crack as brand new) with Sire LC S7. Best choice ever. Thank you Darell for review.

[@lettuce_spray]

Been looking for the T7 model forever but everything is on back order…can’t wait to get one👍🏼

[@billybat5790]

same here, i hope they sell them all year long next year

[@tomt102516]

I look forward to your reviews on all of the Sire Guitars.

[@deansupreme92]

I've been waiting for you to do one of these

[@leeasbury7273]

I've got a Sire U5 SS Marcus Miller bass and it's amazing for TWICE the price! I play drums, bass, but I'm primarily a singer/songwriter....and this bass is great for recording, live, wall art...just a great 30" bass. Alder with bolt on maple neck is magical IMO. My favorite guitars are my PRS 91 and 94 CE24s. And I have many many PRS, including an Emerald Green Custom 24 10 top! Alder with maple cap and bolt on 24 fret maple rosewood neck with the HFS and Vintage Bass are my favorite combo for sure.

[@zeerakkhan7140]

Darrel was so excited. No wonder why. :-) That was a great video.

[@spookbones]

Interesting and informative a great video. Thank you Mr DBG.

[@jayingle2407]

Snowbound one of my favorite Christmas albums of all time Carlton's guitar work is just wonderful

[@isaiahj117]

I am interested in the T7, waiting for the demo!!

[@davelewis4215]

I have three Sire Larry Carlton guitars and they are all awesome . I bought my first HSS Strat version from Andertons after watching John Robson guitar tuition video on his burst version a few months ago.Was so blown away by the build finish and sound quality I bought the Tele version from Thomann because Andertons didn’t have any. That again blows me away with the build finish and sound quality So bought a acoustic from Andertons and that’s the same Absolutely outstanding soud that punches well above its price .

[@edwardmiller3469]

Thanks for these reviews!

[@bldallas]

Wow, those are some gorgeous guitars, with really high quality craftsmanship, for $600-something each. Amazing.

[@sduos-ws6ov]

I have purchased L7 black/hold hw from Thomann in Europe recently. Great built, great playability guitar.

[@hakankillberg6043]

Thanks i love this. I own a Sire L7 and just love it. Now im interested in that Sire strat. The only negative i hear about that model is how the tone knob operate. Its more like just full on or almost off. Not so much smoother in operation. Can you please check this out when you test out the Strat. Would like to hear your opinion on that. Thank for a great video, looking forward to this serie.

[@fotog04]

I have the Sire V7 5 string bass. Amazing quality. It's a keeper ❤️

[@jayteesgear]

Those strats looks SO FABULOUS!

[@bearfandoc]

I just received a Sire L7. Darrell, your review was spot on. I bought mine from Sweetwater, so I can’t say if the set up on arrival was from them or the factory, but it was perfect. It may not be the right guitar for everyone, but it is the right one for me, and I thank Darrell Braun for introducing me to that guitar. The neck is a slim taper and more narrow than my Gibson Les Paul Tribute. The workmanship is flawless. With the right tube amp settings it sounds just like I always hoped it would. In short, expectations exceeded. Can’t beat the price. Thanks again!

[@jyrijarvinen3]

Got a Sire H7 and L7 and planning on getting the S7. They really are good guitars.

[@rockerfromhk]

finally, Darrell talks about Sire guitar, I love to see it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@machooey]

Ordered an H7 in July. Should be here by February. Can't wait

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Congrats! 🎸🤘

[@stratman9449]

i ordered a sire H7 a year ago at andertons....although online stock was zero....to my big surprise i got their last guitar (from the showroom/studio?) a week later......and it's great.....very good quality and value for money....i love it... wouldn't mind one of the S or T models either...they look great....

[@nazmoking3171]

Amazing story and integrity of the builder. Now these guitars will be even harder to get with Darrell focusing on them.

[@tramlad2]

I got a Maple top in blue S7, its a beauty, so well made and set up, the neck is like butter, exceptional value, i waited 8 months for mine to arrive so well worth the wait 100 % better than a Player series Strat

[@helder6175]

Hi Darrell, Great content as always, first of all. You should look at the Carparelli guitar brand if you haven't already. It's a Canadian-based company, but most models are produced in South Korea, as far as I know, and a very good value for the money... since you've brought up the Sire brand. I have a Carparelli 'Classico I' model (AKA the "SH-1" since there is a 2nd version known as the 'SH II'), orange-flame top and semi-hollow. It looks more "Gretsch" with the looks and control knobs,, but the body is the same size and very similar shape to a Telecaster... only much thicker. The headstock is also bound (along with the neck of course) with the 6-inline tuning machines on it. The curved heel looks similar to the Sire and to the PRS SE which I suspect my guitar could be from the same factory in terms of looks, quality and fit-and-finish. Any way, also check out the solid body versions such as the 'Classico S' model, the 'Pacifico' (similar to a Les Paul), and the 'Arco' just to name a few. Good luck in your search, and looking forward to see you present something from Carparelli. Best Regards....

[@jayceburns8246]

Yes! I can't wait for the tear down!

[@johnjolly9519]

Hi Darrell, Glad to see the Sire reviews. Will you be reviewing the Sire acoustic guitars too? I'm curious how they stack up against competition especially Orangewood.

[@RLeem7b5]

I've been ITCHING for the H7 since you posted this video so I'm gonna need a review on that STAT before I pre order it

[@nureka546]

Finally , sire guitar show on your channel 👍👍👍

[@mattyt5710]

I would love to see a shootout between the S7, the high end Yamaha Pacifica and maybe a sterling by music man or a fender??? Love your content!!!

[@chrisggoodwin777]

Marcus Miller and Larry Carlton are two pretty solid endorsers for sure. I've seen Marcus playing his Sires on gigs as well, not just putting his name on them and continuing to play his custom Fenders

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Larry as well. He no longer plays Gibsons and he's remarked how troubled it's been playing them because they always make inconsistent quality guitars! Which we all know is true.

[@garyt.8745]

Hi Darrell, so far I haven't finished watching the video, but I was immediately interested in how you would compare Sire to Chapman and, most interestingly, Shijie.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I wish they offered a T7 with a 12" or larger radius. I love the roasted maple but that 9.5" is just tough on those of us used to flatter fretboards. I know their "Gibson-inspired" (lawyers incoming) guitars offer a 12" but I'm really hunting for a T-style in a new brand. Another great post, Darrell. I'm legit jealous of your weather. Cheers from Florida.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Maybe the Harley Benton TE-52 is something for you ? It has close to a 14" fretboard radius. Not a thin neck btw and they can be quite heavy. But maybe something to look at for you. Cheers :)

[@jimm8594]

Fender isn’t particularly litigious when it comes to their design, until you copy the headstock shape.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

@@jimm8594 that's because of case law; the court already judged the body shape can't be copyrighted

[@wcfd103]

Try a CMG Mark. USA made 12” radius 24.56 scale t-style for as low as $799

[@jonthehermit8082]

I’ve got a schecter pt I love. 12” neck radius and a great price. The neck was a bit off putting to me at first as I actually prefer a rounder beefier neck but otherwise I would recommend.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

Awesome video! Could you check out those Jet guitars once they're available in North America? They look very interesting and are very affordable.

[@lukehenderson]

I picked up an S7 about a month ago and I can't speak highly enough about it. Everything you mentioned makes for an incredible playing guitar and I really ended up loving the stock pickups a lot more than I expected.

[@IvorThomas]

When are reviewing those models, would you please mention the neck profile and depth at first fret? That really is a critical thing to know and is so often ignored in reviews. I'm especially curious about that 335 model.

[@rogerfelez7478]

Hello Darrell, you should try Jet Guitars, they're amazing!

[@jacobkayombo2379]

Hi Darrell, l must admit here that you are doing a commendable job when it comes to knowing what to look for before you can actually buy a guitar. From the video am able to see a number of different brands of guitars behind you, do you sale guitars as well? Just thinking, buying from you will be more beneficial.

[@jackstrap82]

Tried the S7 a while back and the L7 lately. The S7 was very nice looking but it just didn't resonate with me. I don't know if it was the neck shape or fret wire but it felt clumsy in my hands. I had also just played a Godin Summit Classic beforehand and ended up buying that one because it blew me away. Maybe it just didn't have the magic. The L7 was a fantastic instrument, exact same color and similar beautiful flame than the T7 in the video. Vintage vibe and sound with a modern feel. I loved that satin neck. With a price tag of about 850$ CAD, it is one of the best instruments I've played in that price range and definitely the most spec'd out.

[@Ra-gv6lx]

Sire guitars 🤩, great presentation DBG👍

[@ksbkonto]

Got the T7 along with Valeton GP-200. That is the most amazing cocktail, i have tried in my decades of playing on mire guitars and amps i can count !!

[@scouser2230]

Everything I have heard about the Sire guitars has been good and when I get a Les Paul tobacco burst Sire is the company I have in mind. The only potential negative point I have heard is that their Les Paul is a bit on the heavy side, because they don’t chamber them. One of our local music stores does carry the Sire brand, so I will definitely check them out.

[@arrondaniels358]

6:59 Darrell is from Canada, we all know this but every now and then it REALLY comes out in his speech and this was had me laughing. It reminded me of when I had a contract job in Bemidji, Minnesoooooooota. Not making fun of him by any means, I love the channel, just something that stood out. BTW, I’m from Texas and yeah, I get razzed about my drawl all the time. Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas!

[@bobbywilliams4655]

Great review and interesting history 🙂

[@neversinkmakes]

The guitars look beautiful and are no doubt great value. But the problem with a review video where the manufacturer partnered with the reviewer-aside from obvious questions of bias/credibility-is that we get no insight into QC. We can be certain that Darrell didn’t just get a random selection of guitars from Sire-he got the best examples they could pick out from their inventory. It would be shocking if the guitars reviewed here had even a single flaw. The manufacturer would be better served by having Darrell show off the beautiful finish on a new guitar he just bought at the store.

[@end27]

true. and that fender he shown. wtf was that? fret sticking out of wood i mean i dont even know how he pulled that off. i have 2 MiM fender strats and they have great fret job, perfectly flushed with wood and no sharp edges

[@darwa]

This channel has been 'outed' as pay-for-promotion many times, but I still watch it for inspiration. Pinch of salt and all that 😉

[@jyrijarvinen3]

I'm a sample size of 1 but have a couple of Sire guitars and a bass. The fretwork on mine has been exceptional in all the guitars and the bass. There's was some minor smudges in sort of "hard to reach" places like right where the neck joins the body but nothing a little bit of care didn't resolve. Otherwise they look and feel awesome. I also live in southern Finland and we have pretty large differences in humidity over the year and I haven't had any fret sprout. So a small sample size but so far everything I've gotten from Sire has been really top notch. Pretty much the only company besides PRS I can say that about.

[@michaeldrevyankosr6180]

The fretboard wood and frets were great , bought my off the rack

[@RARenfield]

Who takes this stuff seriously? Consumer Reports he ain't. Just a shill who likes to mug on camera for free gear.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

If they did an explorer-style offering, I'd definitely be interested.

[@michaeljensen1625]

Soooooo curious to hear your thoughts on the Sire H7 (335) vs similar offerings from Epiphone, D'Angelico, etc.