We gave Andertons a second chance at making a good first impression with their much lauded 'Sire' range of guitars this week as we bagged a Larry Carlton T7 in Antique White. Join us to find out what happened in this in-depth very nerdy review of this classic Telecaster alternative.

If you don't like any of the talking or the playing bits in this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...

0:00 play-in & coming up
1:13 the story so far...
4:33 introducing the Sire T7
6:05 some specs and other info
11:42 some playing and nerding out starts here
12:54 what does it weigh?
13:18 unplugged sound & feel
14:50 the pickup sounds with big open chords
16:32 the volume & tone control tapers
17:44 a little bit of drive...
18:34 some more playing and nerding out starts here
20:20 pickup outputs
21:09 a 'betterer' jack socket
22:18 nice bluesy voice
23:35 neck, fretwork, & fingerboard
24:37 neck profile & measurements
25:10 a look under the hood at pots and pups
29:03 a clumsy moment in slow motion
29:43 fit & finish bonus points
30:52 so what do we think?
34:36 what's happening next week?
35:34 play out jamming

Signal Chain Info:
Drive Pedals (when on): Klon KTR / RAT
Amp: Fender Deluxe Reverb II
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools

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