Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM - Natural 2021

This second hand electric guitar is in great condition

The S7 FM sits at the top of Sire’s S‑style lineup, pairing a roasted maple neck with a flame‑maple veneer and a versatile HSS pickup configuration. It’s designed for players who want a modern, slick, and stable instrument that still nods to classic Strat DNA.

It’s ideal for:

• Players who want boutique‑style features without boutique pricing
• Session musicians needing a wide tonal palette
• Guitarists who prefer a fast, modern neck
• Anyone who wants a premium‑looking instrument that’s still gig‑friendly

 Build & Construction

Body & Finish

• Alder body with a flame maple veneer
• Natural gloss finish that shows off the figuring
• Contoured body for comfort

The flame maple top is eye‑catching without being gaudy. The Natural finish gives it a classy, almost PRS‑lite vibe, but with unmistakable S‑style curves.

Neck

• Roasted hard maple neck & fingerboard
• Modern C profile
• Rolled fretboard edges
• Stainless steel frets (a huge win at this price)

The neck is one of the standout features. It feels broken‑in straight out of the box, and the roasted maple adds stability and a slick, satin feel. Stainless frets mean you’re not worrying about wear for years.

Hardware

• Sire 2‑post tremolo system
• Locking tuners
• Bone nut

The hardware is rock‑solid. The tremolo is smooth and returns to pitch reliably, and the locking tuners make string changes quick and tuning stability excellent.

 Sound & Pickups

The S7 FM uses Sire’s LC Super-M pickups in an HSS configuration:

• Bridge humbucker: punchy, modern, and articulate
• Middle & neck single coils: glassy, bright, and expressive
• 5‑way switch with coil‑split options depending on the model year

Tone Character

• Clean tones: Sparkly, open, and very Strat‑like in the neck and middle positions
• Overdrive: Tight low end, smooth mids, and a humbucker that handles gain without mush
• Versatility: Blues, funk, pop, rock, fusion

The humbucker is voiced to blend well with the singles, avoiding the common “volume jump” problem. The single coils have a modern clarity without being sterile.

 Playability

This is where Sire consistently punches above its weight.

• The rolled edges make the neck feel boutique‑level smooth
• The medium‑jumbo stainless frets are polished beautifully
• The roasted maple gives a fast, dry feel
• The setup out of the box is usually excellent

It’s a guitar that encourages speed and precision but still feels comfortable for chord work and rhythm playing.

 Pros

• Premium feel at a mid‑range price
• Roasted maple neck with rolled edges
• Stainless steel frets
• Versatile HSS pickup set
• Excellent tuning stability
• Beautiful flame maple top

The Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM – Natural is one of the best-value modern S‑style guitars on the market. It blends boutique‑level features with a price that feels almost suspiciously low. The roasted neck, stainless frets, and versatile pickups make it a true workhorse for gigging, recording, or home playing.