The hype around the Sire S7 is well deserved — this guitar is extremely well made. If you’re not overly concerned with brand prestige, this one deserves a serious look. The fretwork is amazing, easily on par with my PRS, and the rolled fretboard edges add a touch of comfort that makes playing an absolute joy. The finish is flawless, though if you’re a perfectionist, you might notice a few very minor imperfections on the gloss fretboard near the frets — nothing drastic, but worth mentioning.
The tremolo has a solid, heavy block and holds tuning exceptionally well. The roasted maple neck looks stunning and feels very premium under your hand. Tone-wise, it delivers exactly what you want: the neck pickup is my favorite, giving a great bluesy growl, while every other position also sounds very nice. The push-push switch for the humbucker coil split works perfectly, giving you both full humbucker and split-coil tones that are genuinely good — a rare find in this price range.
The only real downside is the nut: the slots are too thin, which can make the E, B, and G strings stick when using the tremolo or tuning. On the bright side, this is an easy fix if you have some basic knowledge of how to use a file — much better than if the slots were too wide, which would require a full nut replacement.
Overall, this guitar feels premium, plays beautifully, and is a real joy to own. Honestly, these are great times for cash-strapped guitarists — you can get a high-end feel without selling your kidney. She’s a keeper.
