Within the Q range, the Sire Larry Carlton Q7 MGO represents a high-end approach: a revisited double cutaway silhouette, carefully selected materials, and meticulous craftsmanship for stage reliability. In the spirit of the Sire x Larry Carlton collaboration, it combines elegance, modern ergonomics, and professional-grade performance.
With its smooth playability and glued mahogany neck on an ebony fingerboard, the Q7 suits intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive instrument. It excels in pop, rock, funk, fusion, and contemporary jazz, from precise rhythm playing to singing leads, both in the studio and on stage.
The mahogany + maple top duo delivers dense mids, defined highs, and generous sustain, enhanced by the glued neck construction. The Sire LC Q humbuckers provide tight lows and rich harmonics; the 5-position selector offers contrasting combinations, from scooped middle positions to sharper bridge tones. The tone control refines brightness without losing clarity, while the Wilkinson WVP-6SB vibrato allows subtle vibratos and clean tuning return.
To get the most out of the Q7: a set of 10?46 nickel-plated steel electric strings, an adjustable-tension capo suited to the 10" radius, a sturdy strap (about 50 mm wide), and a clip-on tuner for quick onstage changes.