Essential Information About the Sire Larry Carlton L7 New Gen Left-Handed Guitar "Black"
- True left-handed "single cut" model: body balance, cutaway, and ergonomics optimized for smooth access to the high frets.
- Mahogany body with maple top and set neck: generous sustain, dynamic response, and natural compression under the pick.
- Two LC Vintage-2 humbuckers with push/pull coil-split: from smooth jazz to classic rock crunch, plus clear single-coil-like tones.
- Stainless steel frets and locking tuners: lasting intonation, reliable tuning stability, and quick string changes.
The Left-Handed Single Cut Reference at Sire
Resulting from collaboration with Larry Carlton, this L7 New Gen translates the classic "single cut" aesthetic into a modern, robust left-handed version. It combines proven luthiery and contemporary details (stainless steel frets, versatile electronics, refined hardware) for an inspiring guitar designed to last and perform on stage as well as in the studio.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Ideal for the intermediate to professional left-handed player seeking an expressive and reliable electric guitar. It excels in blues, jazz, classic rock, pop, and soul, both in rhythm and lead playing. The 12" radius and ebony fingerboard promote precise playing, controlled bends, and clear vibratos across the entire neck.
Sound
The mahogany/maple combination delivers a foundation of tight lows, singing mids, and polished highs. The LC Vintage-2 pickups offer an articulated vintage tone, with beautiful full cleans and a responsive crunch at volume. The split-coil expands the palette to snappier timbres for defined arpeggios and funky rhythms. The 24.75" / 629 mm scale length provides moderate tension conducive to expressive string pulls and natural sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Electric guitar strings 10?46, standard strap, 6.35 mm jack cable, clip-on tuner, guitar stand, and microfiber cloth to maintain the "Black" finish and gold hardware.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: mahogany with maple top
- Body shape: Sire L-Style Left-Handed
- Bridge: Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic with aluminum stop-bar
- Finish: Black
- Pickguard: none
- Hardware: Gold finish
Neck
- Neck: mahogany, C-profile, set neck
- Scale length: 24.75" / 629 mm
- Fingerboard: ebony
- Radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel (height approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106")
- Nut: GraphTech Tusq XL 43 mm / 1.69"
- Inlays: white pearloid crowns
- Tuners: Sire premium locking (Gold finish)
Electronics
- Pickups: Sire Larry Carlton LC Vintage-2 humbucker set (H-H)
- Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones with push/pull coil split
- Selector switch: 3 positions
- Knobs: Gold Speed
Miscellaneous