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Best Larry Carlton ST Style Guitars 2026

Premium Larry Carlton st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Sterling by Music Man Xotic Guitars Maybach Friedman
Larry Carlton S7 WH New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Larry Carlton S7 WH New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Blues Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Larry Carlton S7 WH New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611254
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S10 SSS Tobacco Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Larry Carlton S10 SSS Tobacco Sunburst

by Larry Carlton
Pop Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S10 SSS Tobacco SunburstElectric GuitarBody: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleAbalone Dot...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584537
$1,429
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Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst

by Larry Carlton
Country Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone SunburstElectric guitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584509
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S3 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Larry Carlton S3 TS

by Larry Carlton
Indie Blues Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Larry Carlton S3 TSElectric GuitarMahogany bodyBolt-on maple neckRosewood fretboardWhite dot fretboard inlaysScale...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 536975
$403
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Larry Carlton S7 Vintage 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Larry Carlton S7 Vintage 3TS

by Larry Carlton
Indie Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S7 Vintage 3TSElectric guitarBody: AlderBolted neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: Roasted mapleFingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512925
$516
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Larry Carlton S3 SNB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Larry Carlton S3 SNB

by Larry Carlton
Pop Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Larry Carlton S3 SNBElectric guitarMahogany bodyBolt-on maple neckRosewood fingerboardFingerboard inlays: White...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536982
$422
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S7 FM Trans Blue New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Larry Carlton S7 FM Trans Blue New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Pop Funk Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Larry Carlton S7 FM TBS New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MaplePearloid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611276
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S5 Olympic White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Larry Carlton S5 Olympic White

by Larry Carlton
Blues Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S5 Olympic WhiteElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584515
$439
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Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Blues Funk Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleDot fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611286
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S7 HSS CAR New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Larry Carlton S7 HSS CAR New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Rock Country Indie
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Larry Carlton S7 HSS CAR New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodDot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611287
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S7FM NT 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Larry Carlton S7FM NT 2nd Gen

by Larry Carlton
Blues Rock Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S7FM NT 2nd GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: roasted...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 561091
$626
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S7 HSS SB New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Larry Carlton S7 HSS SB New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Rock Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S7 HSS SB New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611288
$791
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural Burst

by Larry Carlton
Blues Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Natural BurstElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Solid poplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584516
$1,374
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S5 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Larry Carlton S5 Black

by Larry Carlton
Country Rock Indie
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Larry Carlton S5 BlackElectric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: Black DotNeck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584511
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton S7 FM See Through Red New Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Larry Carlton S7 FM See Through Red New Gen

by Larry Carlton
Rock Pop Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Larry Carlton S7 FM RS New GenElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MaplePearloid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611279
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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