Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM NT RN

The T7 FM New Gen: the T-Style spirit, optimized for durability

The Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM New Gen embodies the brand's "player-centric" vision: offering a contemporary T-Style designed to withstand rehearsals, stage, and studio work without compromising comfort. This "FM" version adds a flamed maple top to the alder body, providing a real visual character boost while enhancing attack feel. Stainless steel frets and premium hardware aim for longevity, delivering a clear and consistent playing experience over the years.

An electric guitar to progress quickly and play for a long time

With its C-profile neck and compound radius 9.5"-14" / 241-355 mm, this T-Style suits both the ambitious beginner and the intermediate or advanced guitarist seeking a reliable and versatile instrument. The lower neck remains comfortable for chords, while the upper register facilitates bends, vibratos, and more "lead" style playing. It naturally expresses itself in pop, funk, blues, rock, and country, maintaining enough definition for tight rhythms as well as melodic lines.

Tonal character: balance, snap, and wide variety of positions

The alder body provides a very musical balance: clean lows, present mids, and clear highs, ideal for maintaining definition in a band setting. The flamed maple top enhances the sense of responsiveness and "snap" on attack, particularly appreciated in rhythm playing and funky riffs. The rosewood fingerboard helps round out the upper spectrum for fuller, less abrasive notes, useful in both clean and crunch tones. The LC pickup set combined with the 5-position selector multiplies available colors: articulate twang, bright cleans, scooped positions for chicken-picking, and denser sounds for solos. Stainless steel frets add a precise feel under the fingers and promote a sharp attack with solid sustain, while the 2-point tremolo remains smooth for expressive vibratos without losing stability.

Recommended compatible accessories

To fully exploit its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, a set of electric guitar strings in gauge 10-46 offers a good balance between tuning stability and comfort (a 9-42 gauge is suitable if you prioritize playability). For stage and recording, a reliable 6.35 mm jack cable and a sturdy strap are simple and safe daily choices.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Simple
Category	TL	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Flamed maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Shape	Sire T-Style	Nut	Graphtech Tusq XL 42 mm / 1.65"
Finish	natural	Inlays	rounded rectangular pearloid white / abalone blocks
Pickguard	none	Bridge	modern Sire 2-point tremolo
Wood	maple	Tuners	Sire Premium locking
Profile	C	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck joint	four-screw steel plate	Knobs	metal dome type
Radius	9.5"-14" / 241-355 mm (compound radius)	Pickups	LC super-modern set (zebra)
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel (2.7 mm / 0.106")	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	5 positions