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Sire Larry Carlton L7 in Transparent Blue Burst

Iconic style with updated modern feel

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Product Description

Following up the superb bass collaboration with Marcus Miller, Sire have partnered with jazz fusion legend Larry Carlton to bring you their take on the classic single cut: the L7. Sire instruments boast high-end specs at tempting prices - and it’s business as usual with the L7, which features a rolled edge fretboard, locking tuners and Larry Carlton humbuckers.

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Construction

The L7 is built in close likeness to the classic single cut and it shows in wood selection. It's made using a solid mahogany body and neck combo with a stunning maple top. The set neck joint and “C” shape neck work in tandem to provide excellent access to the upper frets and smooth transition across the ebony fretboard. 

Things get even better with the rolled edge fretboard edges, which make it feel like you're playing a guitar four times the price. Add in the medium jumbo frets and 12 inch radius, and you've got the best of both modern feel and old school style.

Hardware on the L7 is of an incredibly high standard. The premium locking tuners keep the L7 as precise as can be, even when throwing in big bends and heavy doses of vibrato. At the other end, you've got a trusty Sire-designed Modern Tune-O-Matic bridge for accurate intonation.

Sound

Sire worked closely with Larry Carlton to create the Modern humbucking pickup set. These deliver outstanding transparency throughout larger chords and excellent single note sustain. Both contemporary players and vintage rockers alike will find balanced, warm tones capable of finetuning to your specific needs.

Customer Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The L7 looks amazing, the satin neck is probably the best I've played (including on much more expensive guitars) it just feels right."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Bone nut, ebony fretboard, superb sounding pickups and flawless finish for less than a quarter of the price of a Les Paul Standard. This guitar has totally changed my perception of "budget guitars" Even if this had been a £1500 guitar I would still be very pleased indeed"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Far superior in quality and comfort to a lot of guitars twice the price. How Sire manage to do it at this price point is beyond me."

Specifications

BODY

  • Body Material: Mahogany + Hard Maple/Flamed Veneer
  • Body Shape: Sire LP-Style

NECK

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C-Shape
  • Scale: 24.7"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony / Rolled Fretboard Edges
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Frets: 2.7mm Medium Jumbo
  • Binding: Ivory Binding
  • String Nut: Bone Nut, 43mm Width
  • Inlay: Wh.P Trapezoids Shape
  • Neck Joint: Set-Neck Joint

ELECTRONICS

  • Pickups: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker Set
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (each pickup), 3 Way Toggle
  • Knobs: Brown Top Hats Knob

HARDWARE

  • Bridge: Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic & Aluminium Stop Tail Piece
  • Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Locking Tuner
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Pick guard: Ivory
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Written by Cian Hodge

Customer Reviews

4.4

15 reviews

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P.Holloway14th Jan 2024

I already own the sire S7 and loved the feel of the neck and the playability. I wanted the same thing in a single cut but couldn't justify a Les Paul or even a good epiphone price tag. The feel and playability are up there, the pickups might be a bit low output for some tastes, but I like them. There are slight niggles with the finish: removing the scratch plate reveals a slight blemish where they screwed the plate on too tight, and there is some subtle stain bleeding over on to areas of the binding (you have to look closely to spot this) This is one the few guitars that my wife and daughter decided was pretty enough to hang on the wall and it is gorgeous in spite of the small imperfections. This has become my new go-to instrument.

Value 5Looks 4Sound 4

Mr Malcolm Gladman27th Aug 2023

The product I am not 100% happy with. The pay ability is not I was hoping for. Maybe the action is a little high or the strings are not to my liking. I have several other guitars and although I am a beginner/intermediate player I feel at ease with these. This one just isn’t sounding right, I will persevere and see how it pans out.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 4Sound 2

Mr John Muir9th Aug 2023

Value 5Looks 5Sound 5

Terence G, Catherine Walker-Davies7th Oct 2022

Great service and staff, would recommend.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr John Elliott3rd Aug 2022

Stunning quality for the price. My 2 other main guitars are an Ultra Telecaster and a US Strat, and this instrument is in no way inferior despite the significantly lower price. Satin neck, incredibly well rounded fretboard, great locking tuners, beautiful pickups. My next guitar will again be from the Site range.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Mike Nash8th Jul 2022

It's a beautiful guitar. Stunning finish and a terrific sound. The satin neck is fabulous to play. I've seen reviews saying this is a heavy guitar. Trust me for a Les Paul type it is not. And for £550 it really is superb value. There are other guitars out there that cost more and are not as good.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Roger Guffey21st May 2022

Great guitar and value not to mention drop dead gorgeous.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer1st Apr 2022

Ive had real gibson les pauls...and you are not far off the real thing with this...i actually prefer the weight of this than the real thing...tried it with 9s strings...a slight zing on the frets 10's might be better..but thats true with gibsons anyway

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer2nd Jan 2022

Lost a star due to glue residue on the fretboard inlays

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer27th Jul 2021

Value 5Looks 5Sound 5

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