These Guitars Were a Massive Surprise! - The SIRE G5!

I don't think anyone saw this coming! Two new slim-line acoustic/electric guitars from Sire!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

I never thought I'd see guitars like this from Sire! Really great to see them expanding their lineup Guitar info/link: SIRE G5 Acoustic - sweetwater.sjv.io/QjOR39 SIRE G5 Nylon - sweetwater.sjv.io/e14OP6 Enjoy :)

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Farewell to Kings! Nice job Darrell.

[@melomane01]

A Farewell to Kings… 👍😀

[@zackguitar07]

Great demo, Darrell! I own 2 Sires (H7 and L7V) and have the G5 nylon on backorder from Sweetwater since it was announced at NAMM. The piezo sounds are about what I’d expect, but I’m buying mostly for the playability compared to my electrics and the 2-3x a year I need nylon strings for a gig. Looking forward to getting mine after your video. Well done!

[@joconnor57]

Nice to see these acoustic models from Sire and hear them as well.Well done Darrell!

[@westobinjr9491]

Awesome! Thanks for show casing these Sire models Darrell. Definitely appreciated. And nice clean pick'n, as always. I watch your channel religiously and I myself am impressed Sire's build quality and affordability. Been pining for their T-Style model ever since you demo. Cannot wait to get my hands on one! Anyway, Job well done brother!

[@marvelherman419]

These are phenomenal guitars. Whoa.

[@konnai4973]

i've never heard of sire until i looked through your recent uploads. thanks so much for showcasing some of their stuff!! i'm glad i found out ab them

[@zaphodrahja]

It was started building quality affordable bass guitars in collaboration with Marcus Miller then they moved on to guitars, heaps of great models now, colaborating with Larry Carlton.

[@chrisggoodwin777]

Does Godin know a Canadian is playing these Sires instead of their similar models? 😂😂😂 These are, as all Sires, seemingly great, especially for the price

[@wesboundmusic]

Wow, these are total beauties and they sound phenomenal! Nice demo on your part, Darrel! I think, I'd prefer the Nylon one as well 🙂 Sire are quickly rising to being a top of the line manufacturer IMHO. Excellent products all across the range of offerings! Wow.

[@richardgeisler7664]

Sounds so delightful

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Nice. The nylon is just what I was looking for.

[@tel5690]

Can't wait to get my hands on this. Awesome nod to Farewell to the Kings chords

[@rjb7569]

DB... These guitars are two of my favories that you have reviewed. No lie. Of course, you play them so well. $600 bucks? Slim necks? Damn. I may have to check these bad boys out. They would appear to compliment my absolutley outstanding voice! (O.K. Enough of that laughter from the peanut gallery; You're hurting my feelings).

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Darrell, attention to detail providing a quality instrument for the masses. Smooooth, buttery, crisp and mellow, they both can do it all. Very, very versatile and a an affordable price point. I enjoyed this review. Cheers 🎸👍

[@Shogunai87]

I just love all your content, you really sold me on the S7 and I’ve been loving that guitar since I purchased it. You’re truly a gem and wish I could take some lessons from you a just soak up your wealth of guitar knowledge. Keep up the awesome job.

[@DougHinVA]

He is a real guitarist and shows what a nylon string can sound like even aside from classical type playing...

[@Roy_Gaber]

Nice guitars, I may have to get both. Sire has become standard setting in the industry, and they showcased that in these G5's. Thanks for another great review/demo Darrell. It is nice to see you making vidoss again, I sure miss the One Minute Solo. Rock on brother!

[@slawsonscot]

They are a brilliant option - sound great, look cool and the action looks perfect for electric players 👍🏻

[@jimmyjames2022]

Nice to hear you playing classical on a classical! I like these new Sire G5! If I didn't already have an acoustic with piezo I'd jump on these. Even so the nylon model is still really tempting.

[@judih.8754]

Those sound great, and at that price! Wow.

[@steverees1936]

Farewell to kings and Dust in the wind eh? Great choices for demos. 😁

[@user-gs2nq3rs8l]

Daryl always bring on the nicest guitars I'm an electric player I dabble with the acoustic. But I don't think there's anything that sounds more beautiful then acoustic guitar when you get a good acoustic player, it's the most expressive instrument but I've ever heard in my entire life. I just absolutely love music It's been a very big part of my life I wish everybody would learn to play people today that take the shortcuts that they do and then make their own home Studios and make some sounds and Loop all of that together Andy's Auto Tune to sing because they don't take the time to learn to sing everybody wants shortcuts in life now. I just wish people knew I could realize what they're missing out on when they do that. I can't imagine a world without music and I hope the world changes its direction and starts learn I want to create real music again going to be 60 in February what's too many beautiful things in life to make shortcuts I just wish people would realize how they cheat themselves out of a lot public life can give you it only take the time to learn

[@istimamrian5300]

You played extra ordinarily well. Steel strings sounded amazing

[@rocinblues]

Nice nylon string guitar! Thanks Daryl

[@mikeatl4953]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I like both guitars. The nylon stringed guitar reminds me of the sound of Willy Nelson’s guitar.

[@JeanTacite]

Thanks Darell you made me discover an attractive product in regard of the steel strings G5. As a classical guitaiste i can't cope with the piezo captor for the nylon strings. I have to check the bolt neck wich is surprising for an acoustic guitar...

[@ohstudiousa]

Dammit Darrell you've done it again you're making it tough on my bank account 🤣 the nylon sounded amazing! I don't have a nylon, I didn't want a nylon but now I do 😉 great video.

[@uwedasler425]

The nylon one does sound very similar to the Gibson Chet Atkins CE Nylon (which was also piezo + preamp only) from 1981/1982 which did cost around 4k. While there are of course the usual people nobody has ever heard of expressing their dislike... it was good enough for Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler (e.g. "Private Investgations").

[@williamclarke2020]

Incredible value, Darrell! I'm leaning towards the idea that you don't need to pay thousands for a great playing and sounding instrument.

[@andrewbutcher3391]

That nylon strung sounds really good….

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The steel string held its own against a bigger body standard guitar. It had very much the chime and tad of twang of an ordinary steel string. A nylon string should have a harp like pluck on the attack. This guitar it is more like the thud a flat wound metal string on a full size archtop for Jazz, so I was disappointed. THANX for your as usual excellent demo. You are among about 5 out of about 200 reviewers that truly shows us what to really expect if we buy.😇

[@mark.guitar]

A G7 would be awesome if these are anything to go by. Add an internal mic/transducer and some pretty binding and inlays.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Beautiful guitars!! I will buy the steel string version for sure. Are you using compression while recording?

[@arnottclark6959]

I've always had this opinion that if you want an acoustic sound get an acoustic guitar without piezio pickups . That aside I love your channel . I really hate the sound of those kind of pickups ! LOL ! Great channel !

[@darrinj7908]

They both sound great, but not a fan of open gear tuners. That is just my preference. The sound is the ultimate th8ng with acoustics, and they didn't disappoint. Amazing playing DB. Love the Landslide.

[@mveitchmunich]

Look like great ones. Sire is on a roll! But how do they sound not plugged in? I'm guessing not very loud...

[@arnaud3825]

Is this the new Sire KZbin channel ?

[@6806goats1]

Thanks Darrell, just ordered a leftie tobacco G5N. Hope they can make it, not sure.

[@RobertVeasquez]

The eq seems very adaptive. Great sounds coming from both guitars. I wonder if they’ll ever get into adding synth access like the Godins.

[@stuartcarter7053]

Did I hear some Soul Asylum Black Gold around the 2:58 time?

[@joermnyc]

Only thing about the nylon, many classical players prefer a flat fretboard. My cousin-in-law had a Yamaha Classical and the flat fretboard was strange to me so I guess having the radiused board would appeal to more players.

[@dallionaire8947]

Sounds super playable. Wish you played it unplugged for a moment too though

[@place_desjardins]

It's similar to a solid-body electric guitar. There's no acoustic chamber.

[@russellzauner]

Ask Kyle Kim if we can have a double neck now, with the steel and nylon, superlight, piezo bridges lol I would buy these in a double neck in a heartbeat...actually a very utilitarian and useful guitar.

[@MartinSmith]

With Larry Carlton's name on it; you know you'll find excellent playability and tone ❗

[@robbobtheplucker3082]

Going to have to save up again. I want that nylon guitfiddle!!!!!!

[@eroldcroft3045]

I am jonesing for the G5 nylon. A 21 fret nylon? SOLD!!!!!!!

[@perezwitt]

Curious how loud the nylon is unplugged

[@dawgatemybrain]

I'm curious as to how the steel string version would sound with overdrive/distortion and if that's even a viable option.

[@im58woody]

They look great but they suffer from piezo quack. Sire needs to develop a preamp system similar to the one in the Yamaha Silent guitars that gives you simulated mic tones.

[@CelestialTidePools]

Have you tried any of the other thinline nylon models by Ortega, Ibanez, and Cordoba ($449-$749)? If so, how do they compare?

[@iranewton8416]

You don’t mention what their unplugged abilities are, nice unit and nice presentation.

[@jibranoliveros9326]

How about a comparison between the Sire G5N and the Cordoba Stage?

[@todd5275]

Previously saw then on an Andertons video, even lefty available. Tried to source in Canada. No dice. Distributor says even waiting on righties no timeline available. 😢

[@ErikCIng]

How full sounding are they unplugged, as a pure acoustic?

[@Anne6621]

I am buying one , actually both

[@marloncarbone2450]

Nice little homage to Rush. Yeah, I heard that. LOL Does the nylon have a radiused fretboard?

[@Nellabellabi]

Finally a great review of G5.. I do really thinking of buying the N version. But, how does it sound like when say, playing typical trubadour songs? Strumming Chords, both say John fogerty stuff, Billy idol (rebel yell, white wedding) style of music? And, AND can it do some ZZ-top things? Please please do a video on it’s versitilety!! I do own the S7 and G4, Sire guitars are killer for the price. Though i play on bars and such Feedbacking is an issue. Best regards Ola from Sweden!

[@burkeingraffia]

What is the nut size of each?

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

good guitars:maybe i will buy the nylon!thx for testing,playing and entertaining!lol!

[@normcote270]

I watched your video yesterday and ordered the steel string model..itll arrive around Dec. 30. Big thank you!! One question,..do you know its weight,..I can't find that info anywhere.

[@tlabamba7741]

Hey Darrell, are either of those loud enough if I want to play unplugged just lounging around the house?

[@iranewton8416]

Exactly, that’s my question, some say there is little or no volume with these type of guitars.

[@bobparsonsartist564]

Howd you get that intro tone on the nylon?

[@place_desjardins]

Nice reviews.

[@tlabamba7741]

Man that nylon sounds amazing. I haven’t bought a Sire yet but was planning to, but now there’s another choice. Decisions decisions. 🤔 lol

[@Ol_Dirty_Brasky]

Thanks for the vid

[@Netryon]

I'm worried it can't be acoustic upgrade as somebody opening VScode everyday. Team play could have been very good, but not until here at Oribos and Bastion 1:45. Steel strings have that tone, very known to somebody who played it before. Could be weather or anything, but just changing those gains give it new sound for a few months. Signs of a computer are much simpler than you think. 9:00 it's just how I see those fast food shops changing as my rocksmith cars.

[@DLM451]

I have a Godin A6 which is a great guitar but for nylon string this Sire is better deal.

[@mirkosavik6920]

I would imagine that the nylon version would probably sound its best thru an acoustic amp....very nice guitars

[@neliosilva463]

Can we see Godin vs Sire?

[@thornwivans]

Like the nylon string G5 how does it sound not plugged in?

[@soulpatrolhawaii5409]

Anyone hear a shootout between the Sire G5Nylon and the Ibanez thinline nylon acoustic electrics?

[@dellwilson]

Holy cow! I’m very surprised at how that steel string sounds. Piezo are normally too harsh for me.

[@SamLau]

what a beauties!! 😍

[@guitardude4700]

wow

[@onetwo4702]

Here's a good question. Do they make one for leftys.

[@philcaffrey]

Yes they do

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

What do they sound like acoustically?

[@charliemitsios9251]

Darrell. You have a great channel. But how about spring for a new camera that has a quicker focus response. Give us old folks with migraines a break. 🙏🏻

[@kenzeo]

I'm a nylon string player. Played plenty under 2k. Quack, quack, quack. Piezo just not ready for prime time. My luthier and SW rep both say all acoustic pickups suck and that you are far better off using a directional mic on a guitar with a quality acoustic sound.

[@sambaird8730]

Can you review the Sire H7v?

[@seattleday9690]

Looks like a copy of a Gibson SST Chet Atkins model. I still love my Goya Classical. Yep my Goya was made in Sweden.

[@ThomasMetal75]

That fingerprinting looks like you are attacking the guitar with a claw, lol! 😅

[@clydebermingham121]

I wish they made it with MIDI ACCESS like the GODIN 🤗

[@BMichel347]

Wonder how they compare with Godin.

[@iobeausipip]

I had them both , I wanted to sell the godin and keep the Sire , but ended up sending the Sire back ,don't get me wrong sound OK especially with some IR but not even close to a godin

[@woodestephens747]

What do they sound like turned off?I mean some call them acoustic.

[@TedSchoenling]

All we are is dust in the wind... dude...

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

Hot take: I like the sound of a piezo nylon string guitar.

[@ACME_knockoffs]

But how does it sound unplugged

[@bobbarton4929]

Those look to be nice guitars but I wish that you played them without the reverb.

[@thomasdundon4093]

Why is Larry "Mr ES335" Carlton's name on these? 🤔

[@rmcaudio7041]

The nylon sounds best imo.

[@wooliegeek]

The steel string one has quite a lot of piezo quack. The nylon much less so. 🤔 PS: thanks for a little Rush.

[@tjstevens001]

That is nice, but I can't buy anymore guitars.

[@francisedmund6596]

Left handed?

[@steby123]

Visually they look very like my Godin Multiac physically .

[@MashaT22]

I’d argue they look more like the Ibanez FRH10N and TOD10N - the Godin looks different.

[@barnaclerusty]

😮😮

[@jamesb5850]

I've never seen a bolt on acoustic

[@randyallen4959]

The piezo quack is a bit too much for me.

[@MashaT22]

These are nice Sires, but they’re clearly copies of the Ibanez TOD10N and FRH10N. I wish they would have taken the opportunity to make these guitars their own. They also sound quacky whereas the Ibanez guitars have Fishman electronics that just sound nice and clean. I’m glad Sire gave this a whirl, but I wish they would have made their own body shape and design style rather than trying to copy the most popular guitar of 2023 and much of 2024 - most people would assume this is an Ibanez if they didn’t see the headstock. Why wouldn’t Sire want to do their own recognizable thin line acoustic design instead?

[@Guitar_percussion]

It is a copy of Crafter 125 n. Ibanez guitars that you are writing about sound worse than these . I played all of them