Sire Larry Carlton S7 BK RN

The S7 New Gen: a modern Super-ST at the heart of the Larry Carlton series

The Sire S7 New Gen is part of the Larry Carlton series with a clear goal: to preserve the DNA of "S"-type guitars while enhancing the reliability and playability expected today. It positions itself as a reliable choice within the Sire range, designed to handle rehearsals, concerts, and recordings with precise craftsmanship, solid hardware, and easy-to-use electronics.

For which guitarist and styles?

This Super-ST is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive instrument comfortable in various genres. It excels in funk, pop, soul, blues, and classic rock, thanks to its very expressive "scooped" positions and clear attack. Serious beginners will also find an excellent foundation for progression: stable tuning, playing comfort, and effective setups for long practice sessions without struggling with the instrument.

Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: clear mids, tight lows, and precise attack, ideal for clean rhythms as well as vintage crunch tones. The bolt-on maple neck enhances snap and responsiveness, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the high end for a softer feel and silky tone.

The three single-coil Sire LC Super-ST pickups offer great clarity and dynamics highly sensitive to playing style. In positions 2 and 4, you get snappy and airy sounds perfect for funk and pop, while the neck pickup delivers singing, highly expressive blues lines. The whole setup remains straightforward to control thanks to simple electronics (1 volume, 1 tone, 5-position selector), designed for quick switching between tones without hassle.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel

Wood	North American alder	Nut material	GraphTech TUSQ XL
Shape	Sire S-Style	Inlays	Dots
Color/Finish	Black	Bridge	Sire Modern tremolo
Pickguard	gold aluminum	Hardware finish	chrome
Construction	bolt-on (4-screw steel plate)	Tuners	premium locking Sire tuners
Profile	"C" shape	Knobs	Strat-style
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickups	Sire LC Super-ST set (S/S/S)
Radius	compound 9.5" to 14" / 241 to 356 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel (approx. 0.106" / 2.7 mm height)	Selector	5 positions
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Orientation	right-handed
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"