Sire Larry Carlton S7 LH WH MN

The S7 New Gen: The "S-Style" Spirit Revisited in the Larry Carlton Range

The S7 New Gen continues the legacy of S-Style models developed with Larry Carlton, emphasizing more contemporary choices: optimized playability, stage-oriented components, and refined finishes. This left-handed version retains the ergonomic markers of a classic S while adding details designed for today's musician, notably on the neck (compound radius, stainless steel frets) and tuning (locking tuners).

Intended Use and Audience

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a unique instrument to seamlessly handle rehearsals, live performances, and studio sessions without compromise. Its S-Style DNA makes it particularly comfortable in pop, funk, blues, rock, and fusion, with ideal intermediate positions for rhythm playing and a bridge pickup capable of cutting through a mix. Its overall comfort can also suit a motivated beginner looking for an evolving and durable guitar.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body provides a very musical balance: tight lows, present mids, and clear highs, facilitating definition for both chords and single-note lines. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and clarity, with a crisp response ideal for clean tones and funky attacks. The SIRE LC Super-ST set delivers the expected palette of a modern S-Style: sculpted positions 2 and 4, balanced middle position, and a sharper bridge position for riffs and leads. With 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position selector, it offers a wide range of tonal shaping without complexity. The stainless steel frets add a precise feel under the fingers and minimal wear, while the modern tremolo remains usable for expressive vibratos thanks to the combined tremolo/locking tuner system.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this guitar: a set of electric strings in gauges 9-42 or 10-46 (choice depending on your touch), a sturdy strap, a tuner, and a good quality jack cable to preserve dynamics and reduce unwanted noise.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel	Fingerboard	Maple

Wood	North American alder	Hardware finish	chrome
Shape	Sire S-Style left-handed	Pickguard	Silver Aluminum
Finish	White	Tuners	premium Sire locking tuners
Neck	maple, C-profile	Pickups	SIRE LC Super-ST set
Radius	9.5-14 inches / 241-355 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel (2.7 mm / 0.106 inch)	Selector	5-position switch
Scale length	25.5 inches / 648 mm	Knobs	Strat-style knobs
Nut	Graphtech Tusq XL 42 mm / 1.65 inch	Orientation	left-handed
Inlays	Dot	Tremolo	bridge system allowing vibrato effects, with more or less stable return depending on setup and hardware.
Joint	four-screw steel plate	Stainless steel frets	very low wear, smooth feel, and lasting precision.
Bridge	Sire Modern Tremolo