The Sire Larry Carlton L7 is a single-cut electric guitar designed to meet the exacting standards of its namesake. This model features a lightweight mahogany body with a maple veneer, offering both resonance and comfort for extended play. The smooth mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard provide excellent playability and responsiveness, catering to a range of styles from jazz to rock to blues. The Sire modern Tune-o-matic bridge and aluminum stop tailpiece deliver superb sustain and tuning stability, ensuring a solid performance every time.

The L7’s Larry Carlton Modern humbuckers are crafted to deliver a classic, versatile tone that aligns with Carlton’s signature sound. The neck pickup offers a creamy, warm tone even when driven hard, while the bridge pickup provides a biting sound without the harshness that some humbuckers can produce. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a 3-way toggle switch, you have ample options to shape your tone. The vintage-inspired brown top hat knobs add a touch of classic style. This pickup combination supports a wide range of tones, from smooth jazz to powerful rock riffs, reflecting Carlton’s diverse playing experience.

The C-shaped mahogany neck on the L7 is designed for comfort and ease of play, with a 24.75-inch scale that facilitates effortless vibrato and string bends. The 12-inch-radius ebony fingerboard features medium jumbo frets and rolled edges, enhancing playability. The guitar also includes a tone-enhancing bone nut and a sustain-boosting set-neck joint. The satin finish is smooth and non-slippery, favored by many guitarists for its feel and playability.

Specs

• General

  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

• Body

  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Shape: Larry Carlton L7
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Top Material: Maple with Flamed Maple Veneer
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Gold Top

• Neck

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C
  • Neck Joint: Set Neck
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearl Trapezoids
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Nut Material: Bone

• Hardware

  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Tuners: Sire Premium Locking Tuners, 18:1 Ratio

• Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
  • Switching: 3-way Toggle Pickup Switch

• Miscellaneous

  • Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky, .010-.046