The black L7v is the best looking out of the L7 / L7V range. I don't want a Les Paul style guitar but this one keeps me returning for another look. They're absolutely gorgeous.
I got mine through Sweetwater and absolutely love the L7V with the P90's. At this price point, hard to beat in my opinion. I also have the Revstar RSS02T with P90's as well which is another excellent guitar at this price point. Great video with all the details and checks you did! 👍
How would you compare the L7V with the Revstar? I’m interesting in both, never had a guitar with P90s before. If you had to choose just one, which would it be?
@@mattmullis4140 First, I had a typo in my original comment, the Revstar is a "RS502T" so I messed up on one letter/number so I don't own the latest version but the prior one. Boy, tough question! I love both of them equally so it's going to have to come down to preference on looks, feel, the neck, etc. Sound wise, both are fantastic at this price point for P90's. The Sire L7V has a Les Paul vibe for looks while the Revstar has its own look and style. I alternate playing both pretty much 50 - 50. I know that doesn't answer your question but that's the reason I own both, I don't have to pick just one. You can't go wrong with either one with the P90's.
@@ew6629 Thanks for your response, it was helpful! I am leaning towards the Sire, mostly because it's slightly more inexpensive than the Revstar, and I think I'll be happier with the LP shape. Maybe one day I will add a Revstar to my collection as well!
@@mattmullis4140 Glad it was helpful, even though I didn't answer your question! The LP shape and look of the Sire is beautiful, no doubt about it. That was one of the reasons I purchased it, even though I had the Revstar first and had a good idea tone wise, they were both similar. I wanted a LP looking P90 guitar since I couldn't afford the Gibson Goldtop LP style with P90's costing 3x the Sire L7V. You'll love it for looks as well as tone!
Nice job. The shielding on the plastic covers doesn't look like it's connected to ground though. (needs to touch a band of copper tape or a wire connected to ground where it's screwed down)
NICE 1! But wouldn't you have been better OFF, buying directly FROM Sire guitars? I got 2 basses from Thomann last year, both came undamaged! I got an amp from Monoprice 4 years ago. Came via UPS! Came broken! (Still works, prob got crushed by other cargo! ) GOT my $ back an kept the amp! Damn you Doug Heffernan!
@@DMSProduktions I have looked, to no avail. Bugger all available to Aussies. You would think being made by our closest neighbour would count for something. This is the best I could do: www.basscentre.com.au/collections/sire-guitars
Do you know why the black is $64 more than the gold top and tobacco burst? Specs seem to be identical. You'd think black would be cheaper, or at least the same price.
@@650thunderbird Just got a response from a sales rep as Sweetwater. "Since the back is painted black, it uses more material. The other finishes have a natural back which is stained and then sprayed with a clear coat. The black is harder to paint and needs more work to avoid finish flaws."
Tuning stability is OK, but the G string had a buzz at the nut when played open (coincidentally, so did the broken neck one). I have nut files and was able to correct that. The factory strings have some corrosion, so will need to be changed.
Ah that's great to hear! Initially I wanted to get one of the older Gibson Tribute with p90 (a 2010-2012 or 2016 Honeyburst) but it's hard to find them so I'm looking for some alternatives that are not Epiphones :) This black L7V is at the top of my list atm lol
@@renatosuetake I would note that the first one they sent weighed 9lb, this one weighed 8lb 2oz, so there can be big variances in weight. I guess this is the case with all cheaper guitars, though.
Ah yeah, I saw you mentioned that. I don't mind heavy guitars tho. If they feel and play nice plus the pickups sound good, that's what I care the most :)
The black L7v is the best looking out of the L7 / L7V range.
I don't want a Les Paul style guitar but this one keeps me returning for another look. They're absolutely gorgeous.
I got mine through Sweetwater and absolutely love the L7V with the P90's. At this price point, hard to beat in my opinion. I also have the Revstar RSS02T with P90's as well which is another excellent guitar at this price point. Great video with all the details and checks you did! 👍
Thanks for your comment! 👍🏻👍🏻
How would you compare the L7V with the Revstar? I’m interesting in both, never had a guitar with P90s before. If you had to choose just one, which would it be?
@@mattmullis4140 First, I had a typo in my original comment, the Revstar is a "RS502T" so I messed up on one letter/number so I don't own the latest version but the prior one. Boy, tough question! I love both of them equally so it's going to have to come down to preference on looks, feel, the neck, etc. Sound wise, both are fantastic at this price point for P90's. The Sire L7V has a Les Paul vibe for looks while the Revstar has its own look and style. I alternate playing both pretty much 50 - 50. I know that doesn't answer your question but that's the reason I own both, I don't have to pick just one. You can't go wrong with either one with the P90's.
@@ew6629 Thanks for your response, it was helpful! I am leaning towards the Sire, mostly because it's slightly more inexpensive than the Revstar, and I think I'll be happier with the LP shape. Maybe one day I will add a Revstar to my collection as well!
@@mattmullis4140 Glad it was helpful, even though I didn't answer your question! The LP shape and look of the Sire is beautiful, no doubt about it. That was one of the reasons I purchased it, even though I had the Revstar first and had a good idea tone wise, they were both similar. I wanted a LP looking P90 guitar since I couldn't afford the Gibson Goldtop LP style with P90's costing 3x the Sire L7V. You'll love it for looks as well as tone!
Nice job. The shielding on the plastic covers doesn't look like it's connected to ground though. (needs to touch a band of copper tape or a wire connected to ground where it's screwed down)
One of the 3 boreholes for the toggle switch cover went wrong. 2:40 the left one.
Yeah big deal
That is a beautiful looking instrument.
Good stuff
NICE 1! But wouldn't you have been better OFF, buying directly FROM Sire guitars?
I got 2 basses from Thomann last year, both came undamaged!
I got an amp from Monoprice 4 years ago. Came via UPS! Came broken! (Still works, prob got crushed by other cargo! )
GOT my $ back an kept the amp!
Damn you Doug Heffernan!
Sire have a website in AU that sells guitars? News to me.
I trust Thomann, they have always done the right thing by me.
@@650thunderbird NO, I never said that!
@@DMSProduktions OK, but tell me how to buy directly from Sire guitars, please?
@@650thunderbird DON'T Sire sell direct??
I thought they did!
@@DMSProduktions I have looked, to no avail. Bugger all available to Aussies. You would think being made by our closest neighbour would count for something. This is the best I could do: www.basscentre.com.au/collections/sire-guitars
Hi! I have an epiphone les paul standard plus top pro. Would it be right to sell it and buy a Sire L7V(p90)?
Only you can answer that question. Maybe try one out, then you will know.
Bonjour, est-ce que ces micros sont mieux que les humbucker pour jouer du rock fuzz et epais, comme le solo de ball and biscuits de white stripes?
Hey cobber, 1 question, how does Eagle Rock sound on it!😊 Happy Aussie day!!!! Oi Oi Oi!
Do you know why the black is $64 more than the gold top and tobacco burst? Specs seem to be identical. You'd think black would be cheaper, or at least the same price.
I've pondered this myself. I agree with you, but I have no idea why this is so.
@@650thunderbird Just got a response from a sales rep as Sweetwater. "Since the back is painted black, it uses more material. The other finishes have a natural back which is stained and then sprayed with a clear coat. The black is harder to paint and needs more work to avoid finish flaws."
@@pmroy24 Good of them to get back to you.
Beaut of a guitar, how is the tuning stability I know les Paul’s can have a g string issue going out of tune eaily with the 3-3:style headstock
Tuning stability is OK, but the G string had a buzz at the nut when played open (coincidentally, so did the broken neck one). I have nut files and was able to correct that. The factory strings have some corrosion, so will need to be changed.
@@650thunderbird thank you for the reply and that’s a shame I will have to go and try one in person and hope that it’s play decent then
@@joeb8007 Yes, that's the best thing, I don't have the opportunity to test, so must rely on online purchases.
How is the tuning stability? great tones!
Very good.
How are you finding this guitar so far? Have you played some of the newer Epiphones to know how they would compare?
Hi Renato, I have a few of the newer Epi's, this compares favourably with them all, even the '59 which was about $700AUD more expensive.
Ah that's great to hear!
Initially I wanted to get one of the older Gibson Tribute with p90 (a 2010-2012 or 2016 Honeyburst) but it's hard to find them so I'm looking for some alternatives that are not Epiphones :)
This black L7V is at the top of my list atm lol
@@renatosuetake I would note that the first one they sent weighed 9lb, this one weighed 8lb 2oz, so there can be big variances in weight. I guess this is the case with all cheaper guitars, though.
Ah yeah, I saw you mentioned that. I don't mind heavy guitars tho. If they feel and play nice plus the pickups sound good, that's what I care the most :)
Hello, P90 are they indonesian copies or originals?