The best acoustic guitars we've heard this year? Mike Dawes can't believe the prices!!

[@mikedawesofficial]

Great to hang again at the store Lee. Thanks for introducing me to these guitars and getting me out of the house x

[@HrpbTV]

Sound great man! What tuning do you use at the beggining? And what are your favorite strings for your style? Thanks!

[@andertons]

There will always be a cup of tea & a warm welcome for you whenever you're passing through Guildford - thanks so much for helping with the video. I'm so pleased you like the guitars! Cheers, Lee

[@bigtguitars7312]

Do Sire do a parlor guitar? Love the feature although I suspect Mike could make any box with strings on sound beautiful but I do prefer smaller body acoustics

[@FloridaManRacer]

Really happy to see you working with Andertons on YT content. One of my favorite acoustic musicians working with my most trusted source of info on YT for instruments and equipment? Yeah, I'm happy right now :) Plz do more in the future! P.S. if you ever get the chance, check out the Harley Benton D-120 CE series (I just bought the D-120CE NT) $67 USD! Sounds like it would be really bad right? WRONG. Cutaway body, EQ/input jack for amps and after you put decent stings on it, it sounds GORGEOUS. I'm SHOCKED at what I got for the price! (Only had to toss $35 for international shipping from Germany on to the cost) I can NOT complain!

[@FloridaManRacer]

So what are the chances of you and Mike doing what you and Rob have done? I think If you guys teamed up to create an acoustic guitar brand you'd really have something... #JustAThought...

[@stephenlohnes7924]

It was so inspiring to see how excited Mike got when looking at and playing these guitars. Thank you both for a great video.

[@onen0zednine753]

Lee's face and reaction said it all.. I love little beautiful music moments like this 11:40. Mike had the perfect "talk music" going on there and just adorned it with such a lovely movement there. Drums and bass were my first love but man I have a sucker for my nylon and steel acoustic guitars now. such versatility. I used to just correlate them with country music lol which was not my thing ( I have even changed a bit on that too) ahh growth.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Mike is so clearly a great talent, I am in awe.

[@MateuszGebicki]

28:30 - thats freakin out of this world tone

[@robertpurdy4452]

Greetings from Des Moines, Iowa to Mike Dawes! It was great to meet you during your show here. I love my Sire bass, we'll see how their acoustics do. I told you I'd see you on Anderton's soon. :)

[@johncrafton8319]

Wow. That "Nights in White Satin" section really, really sounded nice. Makes me want to go pop in my old Moody Blues LPs.

[@timbeaton5045]

@ 18:50 Not actually a stereo cable, although it indeed CAN be used for stereo. Or Balanced connections. It is actually called TRS... Tip, Ring, Sleeve. What they actually do is dependent on what you use the cable for. Simply means you can have 3 electrical paths going through the plug.

[@johnyludvigsson]

You are correct sir, here, have an upvote. In the context of guitarplaying and guitargear, they are often called steroecables though, since getting a stereo sound is mostly what they are used for in that context.

[@timbeaton5045]

Thanks for the (all too rare!) upvote! And yes, on some guitars they call it stereo... which usually means you can output the bridge and neck pickups separately. As a lifetime member of the Pedantry Society, this still isn't "Stereo" but i'll let that pass.

[@johnyludvigsson]

@@timbeaton5045 I'm the same, I try to take every possibility I can to teach the people around me about the real names and function of gear and equipment used. But sometimes one just have to accept that some words and expressions and the way they are used is here to stay; language is malleable like that. In the case with the so-called "Stereo cables", seeing since a guitar signal normally is Mono, it's understandable that one would call a cable capable of stereo a "Stereo Cable" to differentiate it from a "normal" mono one, no matter what it's real name is. Another example is that here in Sweden, the normal TS cables used as instrument cables is called "tele-cables" because of their use in old telephone switchboards back in the day. Same thing with XLR cables, most people i know, including proficient musicians, call them simply microphone-cables, since it's what they mostly have ssen them beeing used for.

[@leemartin2978]

I’ve seen mike Dawes a couple of times live......it’s a fantastic experience, and he’s such a humble , incredible player. I’d highly recommend anyone to make the effort to get to one of his shows

[@jbbluesguitar]

I bought the R3 Grand Auditorium with cutaway for my son before seeing this video. I found Andertons have the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff I have ever encountered in a music shop. This wiped the floor with other models within the price range. Epiphone, Sigma, Yamaha and the cheaper Faith models. I would suggest trying the pickup system as it is truly astounding for a guitar of this price as Mike demonstrates here.

[@perjohansson1258]

Wonderful! So musical and without the endless, exhausting shredding

[@Big.E]

Mine A7 in sunburst came yesterday and I had tears in my eyes as I strummed it and looked agog at its build quality, aesthetics and sound

[@swenser3]

Are you still satisfied? I'm considering buying an r7 or a7

[@Big.E]

@@swenser3 it's the best playing experience and it sounds even better a year down the line

[@swenser3]

@@Big.E thank you for the fast reply. This takes my doubts away. I will probably buy it this week :)

[@mattrgee]

If I was to guess, I reckon Mike has been playing for about a week, maybe two...

[@philfyphil]

LOL, yes! :-) On the other hand, I reckon Guthrie Govan's been playing for about 8 weeks, perhaps 10.

[@ordinaryjoe4143]

How disrespectful. He has for sure been playing for at least 2 months.... reported.

[@GalacticMarine2012]

Mike is so good! Love watching him play! So much emotion in his music.

[@allbuzzedup1]

What a beautiful player.....I listen to guitarists every day of my life....listening and watching Mike’s technique...feels like the first ..so fresh and dynamic

[@timbeaton5045]

Just to let you all know, I ordered the R3 Grand Auditorium with magnetic pickup shortly after I posted on the 9th. Just arrived here in France on the 11th!!!! Great work, Andertons! Initial impressions... Sound: Really nice, has a good bright forward sound, with a decent bass end. Which is exactly what i wanted. As a part time guitarist, this is mainly for recording, so any (minor) lack in the bass end, is easily remedied in post. Blend between magnetic and piezo works nicely to give a really good, clear sound when DI'd. And acoustically, it is exactly what i needed. Nice midrange, too. Some guitars I have tried at around this price are a bit "boxy". None of that here. My only gripe, is that when it arrived, there is a connector inside the guitar which goes from the magnetic Pickup and it should be glued down somewhere inside the body. This has come unstuck, and therefore rattles around bit inside. No biggie, I can easily re-stick it down, but necessitates removing the strings to get inside of course. Doesn't sound whilst playing the guitar, though. So, overall i'm really pleased. I think the guitar lives up to the video review, and the only remaining issue i have is that my fingers are used to 10 gauge strings, and after half an hour of strumming, the fingertips on my left hand are pretty sore! Thanks to Andertons, and Mike Dawes. Great service, great guitar, and one happy camper over here! Best £300 i have spent in a long time!

[@alexmitchell6815]

I bought an R3 had it for a few days now, what a guitar for the money! Great sound both plugged in and acoustically, just really full sounding. Was almost in tune out the box 🤣

[@Severinate]

Look at Mike’s fingers, looks at own. Clearly a jump in evolution.

[@Joe-hl2ts]

his thumb goes on forever

[@rb032682]

His hands/fingers look as big/long as Jimi's. And, he plays well.

[@JailhousePhilly]

I was thinking exactly the same, it's like watching Slenderman jam!

[@larryyouguessame6078]

Hands like a piano player! Lol..

[@rickjason215]

Same here. He has the hands of a giant.

[@lvgray76]

Loved the little Don Ross break with "Tight Trite Night."

[@MartiniBlankontherest]

I had to clip that outro at the beginning and show people what i watch to get inspired as a guitarist! Just as you start the drumrolls

[@TeleCathster]

Don’t really need another acoustic as I have 5 and when I saw the title I thought yeah bet these are £3k plus but then saw they’re sub £700?!!! 😮 So I have to get one now! That sungha Jung one looks and sounds awesome! And I need all the rosewood I can get in my life before it all runs out!

[@sethmyers174]

only 300 to be exact

[@TheAlanSaunders]

I would never pay a premium for a signature but this 'Sungha Jung model' is the same price - £699.Unfortunately, it is not a 'signature' but it may appreciate in ten years time?

[@Maiden22Acacia]

I love how Lee always looks at Mike's playing with such joy :D

[@TTinari]

17:54 I cannot BELIEVE all of those options. I wish I'd gotten into researching gear when this came out because now we have to wait for Sire's next line of acoustics to special order them :') Hoping to find just any Grand Auditorium in the 3 range with the rubber tuning pegs. All STUNNING guitars.

[@sourav2328]

Plus they don't make the R7 anymore I have ordered a Larry Carlton A4 it's been month, and still waiting 🙏

[@jacobcardiff8757]

I love Mike dawes, such a creative style

[@MrTentpegs]

Beautiful guitars and beautiful tones. What a great way to start the day. Thanks Andertons and TY Mike Dawes!

[@calum54]

Just a small criticism. If you’re reviewing an acoustic guitar it would be nice if there were more acoustic playing. Surely the majority of people who watch do not perform on stage and do not plug-in. Something to bear in mind for the future.

[@reverse.ferret]

I was thinking the same thing. Budget guitars for couch players who are more interested in the unplugged sound. Maybe Danish Pete could do a follow up from that angle?

[@stuartthomas6100]

I also agree. Lets have it with danish pete unplugged

[@cfire99]

Still waiting for a proper demo....crickets

[@chrisanddaniel100]

Christopher Lee check out the description!

[@djnathang1]

Quite possibly one of the best acoustic players doing a demo and you're moaning. It's an electro acoustic guitar.....

[@Big.E]

My Sire A7 came a few days ago. Thanks for putting them in the sale. It came at £100 off normal price, So I grabbed one quick. I admit I was worried not being able to make it all the way to Guildford to try it out. I had no need to worry, its bloomin awesome just as Mike and the Captain stated. A big thanks guys for a great guitar and fab honest service🎸👍😊

[@swenser3]

Are you still satisfied with the guitar? I'm considering buying an r7

[@bringrice_onYT]

I LOVED this video. I have watched hundreds of review videos and comparisons over the past few weeks to the point that it has become an obsession. But everytime I watched the other videos I was thinking to myself, "I need to try these to be sire of them." But with these Sire guitars and the way you talked about them, I'm completely sold. Looking into dealers here in India and will order one ASAP if I manage to catch hold of one. Thank you so much for this video!

[@wh1zz796]

Hey man, Indian here. I was looking to get one of the sire a3ds, did you get one? Also how has it fared if you did? Did it come setup? Would be glad if you could let me know :)

[@Disco-Terry]

60 seconds in and I can already tell this one's gonna be a banger !

[@meedlies]

Danish Pete- “I cant wait to demo these guitars for the channel!” (Mike Dawes walks in) Danish Pete- “Damnit!”

[@trijigon]

Jason Simkowitz you spelled dammit wrong

[@Joe-hl2ts]

@@trijigon no it's damnit

[@trijigon]

Joe congrats on being stupid.

[@Joe-hl2ts]

@@trijigon well you can say damnit or dammit or damn it so it doesn't matter

[@Joe-hl2ts]

I would have preferred pete

[@Lysdexia]

That was just great to watch. I also realised that I absolutely need a Sire acoustic. ::applause::

[@ThomasStaunton]

So are Sire going to start doing electric guitars as well and TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!??

[@Zz0ne]

drums and mics too

[@Tedroy]

Yep. Larry Carlton series.

[@seanb2108]

Yes they're amazing

[@boogerrs1031]

Wow. Mike's playing is incredibly moving. Really wish to see one of his love shows one day

[@ronb7481]

Can't find these beautiful Sire R7 models here in 2022, you had me sold. Looks like maybe they've been discontinued. Nothing on the web that I can find, at least not here from Canada. Shame, I was sold on buying one complete with hard case.

[@thefields6895]

Yep, Mike could make a shoe-box with rubber bands sound awesome. I want a smaller version Capt please.

[@christopherburnett1745]

Funny, I just said the same.

[@billholder1330]

28:56 gorgeous playing!

[@StefBorremans]

Wow! What a great review. And awesome playing!

[@kevinm5103]

Please tell me what is the name of the gadget in Lee's hand at 25:42

[@artur0802]

28:30 - what is the name of this song? or just improvisation?

[@butchcase3133]

I believe these are sold as Orangewood guitars in the U.S. now. They get fantastic reviews from their $199 USD to their solid wood $899 USD guitars......each come with a gig bag or a fantastic hard case.

[@chrisjames1924]

I wonder if they'll start hiking the prices? My first Freshman FA400 (dreadnought) was just £300 brand new from a store in Glasgow. I didn't really know what I was buying at the time, just that it looked and sounded decent to my untrained ears in store. But as I played it, almost incessantly over the next 12 months, it became apparent that it was a very special guitar indeed (I can say without exaggeration that it was better than a friend's Martin D28 - something which he could never quite grasp). Anyway, convinced of its brilliance, and despite the fact I didn't need another dread, I went back to buy another identical model, only to discover that the price was now £1000! Yup that's it, a £700 hike in RRP. Even now, after the introduction of 2 new flagship models, the FA400 can't be had for anything less than £800! Clever marketing indeed. Suck them in with low prices, get people talking, then BOOM wack the price up. Even now, assuming quality is the same, the FA400 is worth every penny and these Sire's could well be an equivalent.

[@nicko7238]

Mike is clearly on top of his stuff but I'm really missing Mick and Pete from the Paradiso series! Great video though.

[@jonathonbarnes3067]

Man. That guys guitar playing is just incredibley beautiful. Where can I find his albums? His style of playing is soooo easy to Liston to.

[@RedbackRecordz]

These guitars sound amazing, great prices! Definitely worth the money

[@NDrescherMusic]

Just a pointer with the pronunciation of Sungha Jung's name, the U sound in his first and last name is closer to the U found in 'run' instead of the U sound in 'moon'. Also the J in Jung is like the J in 'jar'

[@paramediccpo]

Love the way this guy try’s to relate to the young guys or people that don’t know the jargon of eq etc -

[@dan82dare]

Have the stopped making the 7 series now? Really would like the sunburst dreadnought with the cool inlays 🥺

[@tonyn9858]

hi, the 7 series didn't sell for long, I have the r 3 and it does have a nice tone. lookout for a good second-hand one. if buying a sire again id go into the shop and try it against a £300 Yamaha just to be sure, Tony

[@justjames1111]

Wonderful sounding guitars, and a great demo Mike.

[@matthewjordaan5023]

Could we see a comparison between these, Faith and Dowina guitars... they all fall at similar price points and all seem like they are killer value for money Please and thank you

[@uweforsch8104]

Thx for your wonderful videos, really great to watch, with so many, honest infos on the products. SOOO finally I was not only watching, I bought one of this great guitars a R7 sunburst. Looking forward to play it :) Stay and play safe and I hope to be inspired again and again !!

[@swenser3]

What is your opinion after 3 months of playing the r7? I am considering to by one

[@uweforsch8104]

I had to send ist back, Andertons service is really bad, worst ever experienced - which is a shame .. the first guitar, after I ordered had suddenly „issues“, the next one arrived with the worst setup and 13th string - I asked for a low string action and thin strings ( 11th ). Unfortunatly ist was nearly imppossible to play, so as far as I can say a really bad guitar for me. They were not able to send a tool thruss rod to adjust the neck, there was none delivered! - not one of my ones matched!! I own 23 guitars and played nearly 40 gigs last year, so I would say I have some experience - still maybe you‘ll be luckier 😉

[@swenser3]

@@uweforsch8104 thank you for the fast reply! What made it impossible to play on? I live in Belgium and if I buy the r7 I won't buy it by Andersons. I will buy it in a local store so that I have a guaranteed service

[@uweforsch8104]

Jens .. the strings were much to far away from the fretboard .. of you can check the guitar at the shop and ask if the neck is adjustable 😉 Good Luck ✌️

[@swenser3]

@@uweforsch8104 do you know any good guitars for beginners? I prefer full solid body and a price under 1000 euro's

[@MrFeuerFux]

Holy Jesus! They do guitars now at Sire??? I play a V7 and it's one of the best basses I've ever played. Can't wait to have one of these in my hand!

[@stuartthomas6100]

Make Dawes is awesome. Love his playing style. For any doubters of Andertons; they aren't the #1 guitar store for nothing. Good move by the captain for stocking these!

[@EMTHANG_OFFICIAL]

which is better to it?

[@livemusicalgarve]

Awesome playing Mike, guitars sound great, thanks..

[@palethorn]

22:29 Most comprehensive phase reversal explanation ever.

[@tokairic3925]

Very impressive guitars. Will guitars like these sound the death knell for Taylor, Martin and Gibson in the UK? We now have Sire, Faith, and several others producing excellent solid wood guitars at great prices. At one fifth of the price of the US guitars and apparently the same or very similar spec they are bound to have an impact.

[@paulleeming5733]

A fantastic demo and amazingly Acoustic genius, will certainly check out the Sire acoustics. Thanks Andertons, when are you setting up shop in Australia?

[@fongy200]

His Knignts in white satin rendition was beautiful, i would like to hear him play that flat out.

[@marcus6872]

Dammit Lee, now I need one of these acoustics...I don't even play acoustic.

[@djnathang1]

Got mine on Saturday and it's amazing value!

[@swenser3]

@@djnathang1 are you still satisfied with the guitar? Which of these models did you buy? I am considering of buying one myself

[@djnathang1]

@@swenser3 yeh still very happy with it. I've since got a faith guitar which I prefer but you cannot be the value of sire guitars. I got the r3 cutaway and without a doubt the best value guitar I've player sub £600

[@swenser3]

@@djnathang1 thank you for the fast reply! What faith model guitar do you own? I'm considering buying the sire R7. Do you think I should buy a faith or the R7? I will start learning the guitar but I want a full solid body from the start

[@djnathang1]

@@swenser3 I went for the venus blood moon and I love it. I really want to play the r7, if its anything like the value of the r3 I imagine the r7 would be amazing. My friend tried to order one though and can't get hold of one for months.

[@kedduff1814]

31:25 Guitar level over 9000!!!!! can we just have this guy play for 40 minutes with no talking. I think his fingers will do all the talking necessary.

[@thiagodantas9313]

Hire this guy for the acoustic demos! His playing is unbelievable

[@christurner2398]

So can the internal electronics system accommodate a stereo cable so we can split the signal to two channels?

[@neilredmond1011]

Loved listening to Mike playing ! Superb

[@kaiying74]

A fun, informative video with a very engaging guest & beautiful playing. You can't ask for more.

[@Deepriver100]

Great sounding guitars at a great price, however many fingerstylists prefer a wider 1 3/4"/45mm nut and as far as I can see all their models are 43mm!

Yes!! Going to watch this 40mins right now!

[@MrDannicki]

Great video - ordered one right away.

[@cliffw2000cliff]

We need to know if we are hearing the pickups with or without the mic in the front mixed in... If this is pickups only they sound amazing. Please reply Andertons...

[@aaronmarks1807]

Even if Mike Dawes couldnt play guitar, I could just listen to him chat. Creative, funny dude.

[@mississippi-son]

What guitar is hanging on the wall to the right of Lee when camera is zoomed on him? (To his left) Its a darker tone with a smaller sunburst and a vintage Gibson like L5/L50 pickguard.

[@hogthrob]

I feel the real question is why, on the "Meet the Team" page of the Music Industry Association web site, the board members are identified by first name / last name, with the expection of one; a certain Mr Lee Anderton. www.mia.org.uk/the-mia/meet-the-team/ So, should it be Mr Captain Lee?

[@andertons]

Ha Ha - I'm just one of the board - we try to do our bit to make the industry a better place!

[@MarkusDiersbock]

"Nights in White Satin" on a 299.00 guitar -- nice!

[@smokeandjam]

Love these guitars.......does anyone know if they do them in left handed..... Gutted if not.

[@cliffw2000cliff]

I am buying one soon as available here in the USA. I've emailed them and they should be released for presale in February and delivery in March/April...

[@colaboytje]

This guy can make any guitar sound good

[@joshpetermann]

Is the Grand Auditorium R7 also available with the internal system rather than the external Zebra System?

[@Big.E]

Yes but is called A7 but same guitar

[@clayrdean]

Do you know if Sire has plans to release a parlor guitar any time in the future?

[@alexaudiovisuals]

What Tuning is Mike using on the sunburst? its divine!

[@miatovich8539]

Great playing Mike

[@chrisman212121]

14:22 how epic was that?

[@jeffmckinnon5842]

I'm going to have to watch this again to check out the actual guitars. This guy plays so good that all I looked at was his hands.

[@bananmanmichu541]

That noodle at 11:40 is sooo good. Even Cap'n loves it ;)

[@dalecauthen9086]

Beautiful sound ... really makes me want to try one of these 7 series guitars ... but like others have said, wish they had played them unplugged too ... I would like to see how they feel, of course ... but more, how is it going to sound just clean through my Marshall amp with no effects pedals or anything else ... sounds like a great deal, but I'll shop for one and see how it is in person

[@genome616]

Where are the boxes again, I missed it!... great vid' guys.

[@SteveRayDarrell]

Can you split the output from the piezo and the mic with the sib version? And run them in stereo?

[@oyeninito8241]

are these guitars at the level of a taylor guitar? and which taylor? if it´s a yes, thanks for the video

[@rotorsvein]

Loved this so much, about to order an A4 Larry model, Dreadnought :)

[@shaunm1983]

A non cutaway concert size without the electronics would be nice for at home

[@colincannings7946]

A previous comment about the Reverb. Bring me to my comment. Lee didn't mention the Amp that was being used, or the settings on the Amp. I'd like to know what it was.

[@Antilevitation]

aaah i was hoping you'd make a decent review of these. Could've been an Acoustic Paradiso though!

[@commonsensedefense]

What is the nut width on these? No info that I can find on the web site.

[@kingstumble]

My thought too. Always the first thing I look for. Visually they look to be 43mm(1 11/16") which is too narrow for me. Got to be a minimum of 45mm.

[@otmaneelyoubi7244]

amazing guitars, where we can find them in France ?

[@9wenwilson210]

wow, great playing and sound !!

[@DavidHunterChunkyRiffs]

Mike Dawes! Yes! I love his stuff. Great to see him on the channel. Get him on more often Captain, he's a superstar :D

[@MrRonique]

wow I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. amazing artist

[@jackymarc4801]

Super demo. Hello from France. It seems to me that you have reversed the video and denomination of the: Sire guitars R7 SIB Grand Auditorium, and Sire guitars A7 Sungha Jung Zebra 7 Grand Auditorium.

[@thebestian]

Honestly every time I see this guy I think he's cocky. BUT the thing is, he ACTUALLY backs it up. He's an amazing guitarist.

[@Nikoo033]

For those who have tried both, for cheap but great Acoustic guitars, what to go for between Sire and Sigma?

[@malamute8257]

I wish I knew years ago what I know now. My first acoustic was an Ibanez exotic wood that was $500. It's Maple, so it's heavy and dense. Not very loud at all for an acoustic. These sounds so much more lively, better electronics, solid back and sides, and for only a little bit more.

[@sato4975]

Mike has probably put Sire on another level.

[@TomBedlammusic]

Can't seem to find these anywhere now. Are they still available?