Larry Carlton S7 HSS 3TS New Gen
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Larry Carlton
S7 HSS 3TS New Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
611285
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S7 HSS 3TS New Gen
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S7 HSS is a really solid, well-playing guitar. The pickup combination is surprisingly adaptable, leaning towards a vintage vibe with modern clarity. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a versatile, comfortable instrument that captures Carlton’s signature tones without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S7 HSS 3TS New Gen
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Compound fingerboard radius: 241 - 356 mm (9.5" - 14")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 frets
- Pickups: Two Sire LC (middle and neck) single coils and one Sire LC (bridge) humbucker
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Tremolo
- Sire Premium locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Sire LC pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range of clean and driven tones.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording while enabling effortless lead work.
- • Premium locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability under heavy tremolo use.
CONS
- • Maple neck and fingerboard can feel a little snappy for some players’ preferences.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while practical, lacks the warmth of a set neck.
- • HSS configuration limits its appeal for players needing pure humbucker power.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire LC Single-Coil (Neck & Middle), Sire LC Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for an alder-bodied guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sire LC humbucker has a slightly more articulate and open sound, with a bit more high-end presence than some vintage-voiced Fender humbuckers.
The tremolo is a standard floating trem, and while it's functional, regular maintenance and setup are recommended for smooth operation and tuning stability.
The alder body helps balance the maple, but it will have a brighter character than some guitars with darker woods. It’s a comfortable brightness, though, and responds well to EQ adjustments.
