Larry Carlton S7FM TBL 2nd Gen

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Larry Carlton S7FM TBL 2nd Gen

Larry Carlton

S7FM TBL 2nd Gen

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 487429
Model: S7FM TBL 2nd Gen
Price: $647.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This S7FM TBL is a seriously well-thought-out instrument, clearly designed with Carlton’s signature tones in mind. The roasted maple neck and those S7 pickups deliver a fantastic blend of warmth and clarity – perfect for players digging into blues, jazz fusion, and smooth rock. It's a surprisingly affordable way to get a lot of high-end feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton S7FM TBL 2nd Gen
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Flamed maple
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
  • Fretboard: roasted maple
  • Abalone dots fretboard inlays
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Bone nut
  • Pickups: 1 x S7 humbucker zebra (bridge) and 2 x S7 single coils (middle and neck)
  • 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control (push/pull 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: Transluscent Blue
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
  • • S7 humbucker delivers Larry Carlton's signature warm, articulate, and powerful tone.
  • • Steel block tremolo improves sustain and adds a touch of refinement.
  • • Premium locking tuners enhance tuning stability, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
  • • Alder body might be slightly heavier than some players prefer.
  • • Coil-split functionality is limited, not a true single-coil voice.
  • • Translucent blue finish can show fingerprints and minor blemishes easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups S7 Humbucker (Bridge), S7 Single-Coils (Middle & Neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge S7 2-Post Tremolo with Steel Block and Stainless Steel Saddles
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The S7 humbucker is brighter and more articulate than a typical PAF, retaining clarity while delivering plenty of output and a warmer low-end.
Yes, the steel block tremolo provides good stability and a smooth feel, suitable for subtle effects and controlled dives without excessive tuning issues.
Roasted maple is generally smoother and more stable than standard maple, offering a slightly more polished feel and improved resistance to changes in humidity.

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