Larry Carlton S7FM TBK 2nd Gen

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Larry Carlton S7FM TBK 2nd Gen

Larry Carlton

S7FM TBK 2nd Gen

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 561609
Model: S7FM TBK 2nd Gen
Price: $636.90

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This S7FM TBK is a fantastic option for players chasing that Larry Carlton vibe without the premium price tag. The roasted maple neck and comfortable profile make it a joy to play, and the S7 pickups offer a versatile range of tones from clean jazz to slightly overdriven blues. It’s a well-built instrument perfect for gigging musicians and dedicated Carlton fans.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton S7FM TBK 2nd Gen
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Flamed maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Roasted maple
  • Abalone dots fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 1 S7 Zebra Humbucker (bridge) and 2 S7 Single Coils (middle and neck)
  • 1 x Volume control
  • 1 x Tone control with push/push function for coil split
  • 5-Way switch
  • Ivory Pearl pickguard
  • S7 2-Post tremolo with steel block and stainless saddle
  • Sire Premium Locking machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Transparent Black Burst
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
  • • S7 Zebra humbucker delivers a warm, articulate, Carlton-esque tone.
  • • Steel block tremolo enhances sustain and resonance noticeably.
  • • Roasted maple fingerboard resists moisture and offers smooth playability.
CONS
  • • Alder body might feel a bit lightweight for some players’ preference.
  • • Coil split functionality is somewhat limited in tonal range.
  • • Transparent Black Burst finish can reveal some figuring in the maple.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups 1 S7 Zebra Humbucker (bridge), 2 S7 Single Coils (middle/neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge S7 2-Post Tremolo with Steel Block & Stainless Saddles
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures a similar warmth and clarity, but with a slightly tighter low-end and more defined high-end, lacking some of the 'grubbiness' of a true vintage PAF.
Yes, the neck has a thin satin finish, offering a smooth feel without impeding the wood's natural resonance – it's not a thick polymer coating.
The steel block adds significant mass, increasing sustain and providing a tighter, more focused tone compared to a traditional block tremolo.

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