Larry Carlton S7 Vintage AWH
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Larry Carlton
S7 Vintage AWH
Product Info
Article Number:
512930
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S7 Vintage AWH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S7 is a seriously well-built guitar, especially for the price. It nails that classic Fender vibe – think early Clapton tones – with a comfortable neck and those bright, snappy S7 pickups. Perfect for players seeking a vintage-inspired platform for blues, rock, and clean rhythm work without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S7 Vintage AWH
- Electric guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Abalone dots
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 S7 single coils
- 1 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Tremolo: S7V 2-Post (Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)
- Sire Premium locking tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Antique White
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • S7 single coils deliver a bright, articulate vintage tone.
- • Steel block tremolo offers smooth, reliable vibrato performance.
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a lively, responsive feel.
CONS
- • Alder body, while good, isn't the most resonant wood available.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a stylistic choice; might not suit everyone’s taste.
- • While versatile, leans towards brighter tones, limiting heavier genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
3 x S7 Single Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
S7V 2-Post Tremolo (Steel Block & Steel Bent Saddle)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S7 pickups aim for that classic clarity and chime, but they're slightly hotter and more articulate, lacking some of the '57's inherent grit and slight imperfections.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a thin satin finish, allowing for a fast and comfortable playing experience with minimal friction.
Sire's bolt-on design is surprisingly well-integrated, providing a lively upper-midrange response and a more direct connection between the strings and the body.
