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Signature S-style Electric Guitar Packed with Sonic Versatility





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S-style solidbody enthusiasts are going to fall positively head over double cutaway for the Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage electric guitar. Designed in collaboration with the legendary Grammy-winning guitarist himself, the S7 Vintage arms you with the classic playability, tone, and stage presentation of renowned S-style instruments at a price point that requires a double take. A lightweight, resonant alder body offers incredible comfort for hours of performance with a rich tone that impresses even when unplugged. That said, this beauty was made for amplification. With its Sire LC Super-V pickup set, the S7 Vintage is positively packed with sonic versatility that will fit just about any style. The roasted hard maple neck and rosewood fingerboard offer smooth response and incredible playability, and a Sire S7V 2-post bridge delivers stellar sustain and tuning support.





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Trio of pickups for a spectrum of sonic colorings





The three Sire LC Super-V single-coil pickups in this beauty deliver an impressive array of sonic colorings, from snappy and spanky to snarly, sweet, and singing. An ideal trio for everything from funk to jazz to hard rock, these pickups can be driven hard without cracking up or played at a low volume for a pristine clean tone, making this guitar perfect for both the stage and the studio. And if you’re a fan of 1970s and ’80s Los Angeles studio-session guitar tone ? arguably Mr. Carlton’s most prodigious studio years ? you will hear that nostalgic sonic presentation instantly!





Roasted neck and fingerboard





Most players agree that a roasted neck makes quite a difference, removing tiny impurities in the wood that can have a subtle effect on its overall resonance. The roasted hard maple neck and rosewood fingerboard on the S7 Vintage are a testament to the results of this process. And rolled fingerboard edges and medium-jumbo frets ensure a supreme level of playability and response for hours of comfortable chording and effortless lead runs. The many guitarists here at Sweetwater who have test driven the S7 Vintage are blown away by the neck's classic feel and response.





Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage Features:


Signature S-style solidbody electric guitar designed in collaboration with a guitar legend


Lightweight, resonant alder body that’s incredibly comfortable with a tone that impresses even when unplugged


3 Sire LC Super-V single-coil pickups


Roasted hard maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with rolled fingerboard edges and medium-jumbo frets to enhance comfort, playability, and response


Sire S7V 2-post bridge for stellar sustain and tuning support