Essential Information About the Sire S7 FM New Gen HSS Guitar - Natural Satin
- Exemplary HSS Versatility with the SIRE LC pickup set (bridge humbucker + neck/middle single coils) to switch from crystalline clean tones to punchy drive.
- Modern Playing Comfort thanks to the "C" profile neck and the 9.5"-14" compound radius that stabilizes chords and smooths solos across the entire neck.
- Unwavering Reliability: stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and Graphtech Tusq XL nut for impeccable tuning stability.
- Premium Look: flamed maple top and Black Nickel Aluminum pickguard under a Natural Satin finish.
A Key Model in the Larry Carlton-Signed S7 FM New Gen Series
Born from the collaboration with Larry Carlton, the S7 FM New Gen embodies the DNA of Sire?s "S-Style" guitars with a modern approach: selection of proven tonewoods, precise craftsmanship, and stage-ready electronics. It stands as a reliable model in the lineup, capable of covering various genres with remarkable sonic coherence.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists, it will also appeal to discerning beginners seeking a durable guitar. From crisp funk to warm blues, from modern pop/rock to fusion tones, the S7 FM Natural Satin covers a wide range without losing personality, featuring an S-Style double cutaway ergonomics that facilitates access to the upper frets.
Sound
North American alder provides a natural balance of lows, mids, and highs, while the flamed maple top adds brightness and attack. The rosewood fingerboard slightly smooths the upper spectrum for a velvety tone. The bridge humbucker delivers dense sustain and assertive leads; the single coils offer detailed cleans and typical 2/4 intermediate positions via the 5-way selector switch. Stainless steel frets stabilize intonation, and the modern Sire tremolo allows precise vibratos without sacrificing tuning.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Nickel electric guitar string set 10-46 (or 9-42 depending on desired tension), quality electric guitar strap, 6.35 mm instrument jack cable.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: North American alder
- Top: Flamed maple
- Body Shape: Sire S-Style
- Pickguard: Black Nickel Aluminum
- Finish: Natural Satin
Neck
- Neck: Maple
- Profile: "C" shape
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Radius: 9.5" to 14" (compound radius) / 241 to 355 mm
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm stainless steel frets
- Nut: Graphtech Tusq XL 42 mm / 1.65"
- Inlays: Rounded rectangular pearloid white/abalone blocks
- Neck Joint: Four-screw steel plate
Electronics
- Pickups: SIRE LC H-S-S set (bridge humbucker + middle/neck single coils)
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Selector: 5-position switch
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: Modern Sire Tremolo
- Tuners: Premium locking Sire tuners
- Knobs: Strat-style knobs
- Hardware Finish: Chrome