Sire Larry Carlton S7 3TS
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Sire Larry Carlton
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A "New Gen" S7: The S-Style Modernized by Sire and Larry Carlton
The Sire Larry Carlton S7 New Gen continues the brand's S-Style lineage with a clear focus on reliability and precision. This evolution retains the familiar ergonomics of the S7 series while emphasizing choices designed for real-world use: more durable components, refined playing feel, and premium finishes, including a gold aluminum pickguard paired with a timeless 3-Tone Sunburst finish.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?
This electric guitar suits both progressing guitarists and seasoned musicians seeking a stable and efficient S-Style instrument. The "C" neck profile and compound radius facilitate clean rhythms (funk, pop, soul) as well as more expressive phrasing (blues, rock, fusion). With its 22 frets and locking tuners, it inspires confidence for rehearsing, recording, and performing live.
Sound
The Sire LC Super-ST pickup set highlights the S-Style identity: bright highs, well-defined mids, and tight lows for excellent clarity. Positions 2 and 4 provide the typical "quack," ideal for funky chicken picking and hollow arpeggios, while the neck and bridge positions cover a wide spectrum from crystalline cleans to more biting crunch. The North American alder body contributes to balance and clarity, and the maple neck/fretboard enhances attack and definition. Stainless steel frets add precise tactile feedback and promote clean sustain, while the modern tremolo allows expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability when properly set up.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the S7 New Gen, a nickel electric guitar string set (gauges 9-42 or 10-46 depending on your touch) is a safe choice, along with a standard guitar strap and plectrums suited to your picking style.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Sunburst |
| Fingerboard | Maple | ||
| Body | North American alder | Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ XL 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Body Shape | Sire S-Style | Inlays | Dot |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst | Neck Joint | four-screw steel plate |
| Pickguard | gold aluminum | Bridge | modern Sire tremolo |
| Neck | maple | Tuners | premium locking Sire tuners |
| Profile | "C" | Hardware Finish | chrome |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickups | Sire LC Super-ST set |
| Fretboard | maple | Controls | 5-position selector switch, 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | compound 9.5" to 14" / 241 mm to 356 mm | Knobs | Strat-style |
| Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm stainless steel | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Sire LC Super-ST pickups offer?
The Sire LC Super-ST set delivers bright highs, cutting mids, and tight lows. The 5-way selector provides access to scooped tones in positions 2 and 4, suitable for funky chicken picking and arpeggios.
Is the neck of the Sire Larry Carlton S7 3TS suitable for bends?
The maple neck features a C-shaped profile and a compound radius of 9.5 to 14 inches (241 to 356 mm). This curvature progression facilitates chord playing in the lower positions and lead phrasing on the high frets. The 22 Medium Jumbo frets measure 2.7 mm and are made of stainless steel.
What string gauge is recommended for this guitar?
A set of nickel electric strings with gauges 9-42 or 10-46 is recommended depending on the desired attack. The 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length matches the indicated S-Style format.
Does the S7 New Gen tremolo hold tuning?
The modern Sire tremolo is paired with premium locking tuners and a 42 mm Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut.
What materials and finish are used for the body?
This guitar features a North American alder body with a 3-Tone Sunburst finish. A gold aluminum pickguard complements the look, while the hardware is chrome.
