Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New Gen

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Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New Gen

Larry Carlton

S7 HSS BK New Gen

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 611286
Model: S7 HSS BK New Gen
Price: $768.90

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This Larry Carlton S7 HSS is a fantastic all-rounder. It's built for players who want a versatile instrument with a clear, articulate voice – perfect for blues, jazz, and classic rock. The compound radius neck and quality pickups make it a joy to play.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton S7 HSS BK New Gen
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 241 - 365 mm (9.5" - 14")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • 22 frets
  • Pickups: 1 SIRE LC (bridge) humbucker and 2 SIRE LC (middle and neck) single coils
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control
  • 5-Way switch
  • Tremolo
  • Sire Premium locking machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • SIRE LC pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and versatile voicing
  • • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording while allowing comfortable soloing
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy response and bright attack.
CONS
  • • Alder body might feel slightly less 'vintage' than ash or swamp ash
  • • Tremolo system may require setup to avoid tuning instability
  • • HSS configuration limits extreme high-gain, modern metal tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups SIRE LC Humbucker (Bridge), SIRE LC Single Coils (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SIRE LC has a slightly more modern, scooped midrange compared to a classic PAF, but retains a similar warmth and clarity.
No, it's a more traditional tremolo system, simpler to adjust, but with less extreme range than a Floyd Rose.
It’s a subtle but welcome improvement; most players will find it more comfortable for both chording and bending, especially over longer playing sessions.

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