Sire Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK MN

The Larry Carlton Signature, Built to Last

Resulting from the Sire x Larry Carlton collaboration, the S7 New Gen reinterprets the S-Style platform with a decidedly contemporary approach. It stands as a cornerstone of the Sire range: meticulous finishes, robust components (stainless steel frets, locking tuners), and HSS electronics designed to transition from crisp cleans to thick overdrives without changing instruments.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an HSS electric guitar capable of covering pop, funk, blues, fusion, and energetic rock. The bridge humbucker provides grain and natural compression for riffs and solos, while the single coils offer snappy intermediate positions, perfect for precise rhythm playing and bright arpeggios.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body delivers a balanced spectrum, with present mids and a responsive attack. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance definition, brightness, and harmonics, ideal for clean rhythm parts and leads that cut through the mix. The SIRE LC HSS pickup set combines a meaty bridge humbucker for sustain and saturation with two open, precise single coils. The 5-position selector sweeps from crystalline clean to articulate crunch, controlled by effective volume and tone knobs, offering immediate versatility both in the studio and on stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Nickel strings 10-46 for balanced tension and attack, Strat-style gig bag or case (S-Style body), sturdy leather or nylon strap, adjustable capo suitable for 9.5" to 14" radii, quality 6.35 mm instrument cable, and stable non-slip guitar stand.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Wood	North American Alder	Nut Width	42 mm / 1.65"
Shape	Sire S-Style	Nut	GraphTech TUSQ XL
Color/Finish	Black	Inlays	Dots
Pickguard	Gold Aluminum	Pickups	SIRE LC HSS set (Bridge Humbucker + Middle Single + Neck Single)
Bridge	Sire Modern Tremolo	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Construction	Bolt-on (4-screw steel plate)	Selector	5-position switch
Profile	« C » shape	Knobs	Strat-style
Radius	Compound 9.5" to 14" / 241 to 356 mm	Tuners	Premium Sire locking tuners
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel frets (approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106" height)	Orientation	Right-handed
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm