I tried the Eastman, it was a nice guitar and retailed for $1500. I ordered a white Sire H7 identical to the one In this video and waited 3 months for it on pre-order, paid $600. Finally received it last week and it's everything I was hoping for. In my opinion it plays just as well as the Eastman and I saved $900.
I couldn't agree with you more,i got a flawless one and id smoke this tatted up punk Indonesia not China big enough difference to me,he's butt hurt with his Eastman, f them overpriced sweat shop fantasy guitar for popping little pelts
A beautifully honest review. I'm so curious about the J5, but no reviews as of yet. With Sire's reputation and the reviews of there other models, I'm sure the J5 will be next purchase.
Nice review . Often TH-cam reviews conflict, I've just watched one where the guy who said playability and fret finish H7 won out but Epiphone was better finish body colour and F hole finishing better. Regarding fret finishing and set up , I'm sure you have come across 2x identical guitars and both are finished differently i.e. often it's a luck of the draw. Sound wise I can't say I noticed and audible difference between the H7 and the Eastman. Thank you for your honest review.
The video Phil McKnight did on the Sire H7 a year ago was his usual thorough analysis of the guitar, including the pickups. The pickups use an AlNiCo-2 magnet, which he verified by pulling the magnet since it wasn't in the spec. He also verified they are NOT wax potted, and low winding count making for what should be a very clear pickup played clean, but not much power to drive an amp. Phil also complained about the strap-button being in the middle of the heal, which gets in the way fretting the high notes, so that's likely why Sire moved the strap button as you showed. Phil showed the neck to be very thin, so not for those of us who prefer chunky necks, although with the very rolled edges makes for a very fast neck.
Really, i did have a little look before hand to see and missed his vid. Im very surprised to learn they arent potted. They sound a little too focused as is an effect of potting pups. I wouldnt be at all surprised if i strip the covers on this and seen they were indeed potted haha. I like a big neck too and whilst this isnt huge i dont think anyone would find it really thin. The epiphones ive had from different years are all much skinnier for sure. Thanks for watching 😁
It's probably the best sub £500 guitar ive ever had on here.... thats current feelings and being very into 335s though haha. I would doubt they are unpotted... Its one of those boutique specs these days, Easy way to find out for sure though, they dont sound unpotted...
They are potted. I know because I replaced the pickups in mine and there is quite clearly wax. Unless you see a reason for having wax but not being potted.
You're a bad man Pauly, you got me looking at this guitar now. Amp sounded bloody awesome too. How did you find the frets and neck compare to the Eastman. Ive just played 8 Eastmans on guitar safari but came away loving the Juliet. Still on the hunt for a semi but budget will dwindle if I buy the Juliet. Are the frets on H7 medium jumbo? Great video as ever. Cheers
The fret size is super similar, Eastman use Jesscar so they polish up a little better but all in all very comparable. Its alot of guitar for the money no doubt.
One thing i cant believe on the eastman is how different it is to the guitar i filmed when first got it. Its noticeably warmer sounding and loser in feel like a different instrument for the better haha. Thanks for popping by mate!
I think it’s a great guitar and maybe to compare it with a Epiphone would be more in this price range. Eastman or Tokay are playing in another league but for the price you pay for a sire it’s hard to beat.
For sure its absolutely not punching anywhere close to the eastman price point. And an epiphone or ibanez comparison would be more relevant price wise. My point with the Eastman thing is, the eastman is my number 1 regardless of price. Ive played guitars 3x the price of the Eastman and still prefer it so if the sire got pretty close - its a pretty big deal value wise.
I have some really great guitars like an old Gibson les Paul standard and a American strat pro II but still prefer my sire H7 after having the nut rod adjusted. Normally the truss rod is quite high on sire H7 but after having that solved by a luthier is like playing a guitar twice the price. Just my honest opinion.
Yeh i think it plays and sounds far better then its similar priced guitars. Dead impressed with it. If the black P90 one was fully hollow 330 style i wouldve ordered it straight after borrowing this haha
The one I got is as good as any thing out there and I got Gibsons boy,as far as Chineastman goes no fn way,anyone can swap pickups out if they are low on talent and need an excuse but any real player will sound great on the Sire check out Tim Pierce a real musician give ya a good idea......next level nah sonny🤣
I tried the Eastman, it was a nice guitar and retailed for $1500. I ordered a white Sire H7 identical to the one In this video and waited 3 months for it on pre-order, paid $600. Finally received it last week and it's everything I was hoping for. In my opinion it plays just as well as the Eastman and I saved $900.
Glad you like it 🤘
I couldn't agree with you more,i got a flawless one and id smoke this tatted up punk Indonesia not China big enough difference to me,he's butt hurt with his Eastman, f them overpriced sweat shop fantasy guitar for popping little pelts
I think it honestly beats some Gibsons. Especially the lower end ones
A beautifully honest review. I'm so curious about the J5, but no reviews as of yet. With Sire's reputation and the reviews of there other models, I'm sure the J5 will be next purchase.
Im curious on that one too haha
Nice review . Often TH-cam reviews conflict, I've just watched one where the guy who said playability and fret finish H7 won out but Epiphone was better finish body colour and F hole finishing better. Regarding fret finishing and set up , I'm sure you have come across 2x identical guitars and both are finished differently i.e. often it's a luck of the draw. Sound wise I can't say I noticed and audible difference between the H7 and the Eastman. Thank you for your honest review.
The video Phil McKnight did on the Sire H7 a year ago was his usual thorough analysis of the guitar, including the pickups. The pickups use an AlNiCo-2 magnet, which he verified by pulling the magnet since it wasn't in the spec. He also verified they are NOT wax potted, and low winding count making for what should be a very clear pickup played clean, but not much power to drive an amp. Phil also complained about the strap-button being in the middle of the heal, which gets in the way fretting the high notes, so that's likely why Sire moved the strap button as you showed. Phil showed the neck to be very thin, so not for those of us who prefer chunky necks, although with the very rolled edges makes for a very fast neck.
Really, i did have a little look before hand to see and missed his vid.
Im very surprised to learn they arent potted. They sound a little too focused as is an effect of potting pups. I wouldnt be at all surprised if i strip the covers on this and seen they were indeed potted haha.
I like a big neck too and whilst this isnt huge i dont think anyone would find it really thin. The epiphones ive had from different years are all much skinnier for sure. Thanks for watching 😁
And it was steve who moved the strap button they still come in the middle haha
@@Paul-D I can even see where it was moved, ha Ha! My old age eyesight have not the clearest clarity anymore.
I know the feeling im only 33 and have the eyesight of someone 3 times my age 😂
McKnight had 40mm nut, in this vid is 43mm. Sire changed nut in last year.
Nice review of my axe Paul! Seemed to hold up to the Eastman really well. I’ve got a hunch though that the pups are unpotted? Maybe you can find out🤷
It's probably the best sub £500 guitar ive ever had on here.... thats current feelings and being very into 335s though haha. I would doubt they are unpotted... Its one of those boutique specs these days, Easy way to find out for sure though, they dont sound unpotted...
They are potted. I know because I replaced the pickups in mine and there is quite clearly wax. Unless you see a reason for having wax but not being potted.
You're a bad man Pauly, you got me looking at this guitar now. Amp sounded bloody awesome too. How did you find the frets and neck compare to the Eastman. Ive just played 8 Eastmans on guitar safari but came away loving the Juliet. Still on the hunt for a semi but budget will dwindle if I buy the Juliet. Are the frets on H7 medium jumbo? Great video as ever. Cheers
The fret size is super similar, Eastman use Jesscar so they polish up a little better but all in all very comparable. Its alot of guitar for the money no doubt.
Small correction; the top is not carved; it's pressed laminate-just like the Gibson ES335.
Yes true. I meant carved as in not flat rather then its construction method.
Very cool color choice. I like it. ;))
Haha i swear i seen someone on youtube with a similar colour 🙋♂️
@@Paul-D ✌️😘🔥🔥🔥
Nice guitar! But yes, your Eastman is next level, both in tone and looks 👌
One thing i cant believe on the eastman is how different it is to the guitar i filmed when first got it.
Its noticeably warmer sounding and loser in feel like a different instrument for the better haha.
Thanks for popping by mate!
Good to see Paul here, one of the best youtube guitar players imho - good to see you!
@@pharmerdavid1432Ah, thank you Pharmerdavid 🙏
Bought one today and love it 😁
It is a great guitar, wonder if theyll do a 330 style too
Great tune 7:20 - is that your own composition?
Its just the way i like to play ‘women’ by Free 😄
Hey bro, would you recommend using SD 59 on that guitar like on the Eastman?
Hi dude - to be honest i quite liked the stock pickups on this. If i was looking for upgrades id be going Lollar or something over the sd’59s
@ Thanks for your reply. Which Lollar pickups specifically for playing alt/rock/country/worship?
The imperials 👌👌
@@Paul-D thank you my man 👊🏽
Got a red one ordered. Just wish the jack output was in the end instead of the top.
Niceee never seen a red one in person
HEY WHEELS IS MY GO TO SONG, THIS IS THEFT! :D
haha can't help myself when got a 335 type guitar, love that track, even though I can't play it exactly right lol
Sorry, I can't hear anyv differences between the Sire and the Eastman..
Which version of the Eastnan did you compare the Sire to?
T59v
hi, is this guitar much more thick than gretsch or Gibson versions semi hollows?
Its same as a 335 give or take a few mm.
So this is a Sire H7 with P90's and not the H7? I ask because I watched a video on another Sire HT and the pickups were black...
Nope this isnt the P90 version. This is the normal H7
The H7V is the P90 model
Where's the ebony fretboard?
Thats what i thought on the video lol. Says its ebony though 🤷♂️
I think it’s a great guitar and maybe to compare it with a Epiphone would be more in this price range. Eastman or Tokay are playing in another league but for the price you pay for a sire it’s hard to beat.
For sure its absolutely not punching anywhere close to the eastman price point. And an epiphone or ibanez comparison would be more relevant price wise.
My point with the Eastman thing is, the eastman is my number 1 regardless of price. Ive played guitars 3x the price of the Eastman and still prefer it so if the sire got pretty close - its a pretty big deal value wise.
Eastman has if not better quality than Gibson ES
I have some really great guitars like an old Gibson les Paul standard and a American strat pro II but still prefer my sire H7 after having the nut rod adjusted. Normally the truss rod is quite high on sire H7 but after having that solved by a luthier is like playing a guitar twice the price. Just my honest opinion.
Yeh i think it plays and sounds far better then its similar priced guitars. Dead impressed with it.
If the black P90 one was fully hollow 330 style i wouldve ordered it straight after borrowing this haha
The one I got is as good as any thing out there and I got Gibsons boy,as far as Chineastman goes no fn way,anyone can swap pickups out if they are low on talent and need an excuse but any real player will sound great on the Sire check out Tim Pierce a real musician give ya a good idea......next level nah sonny🤣