Larry Carlton - H7 LH Cherry Sunburst

From the very first note, the Sire Larry Carlton H7 LH unfurls that distinctive semi-hollow sound - a woody, slightly airy warmth, where every attack resonates with the organic grain of the flamed maple top, sides and back. The maple centre block in the body reduces feedback to scenic levels without stifling the acoustic breathing of the body: the instrument sings as much as it sings.

The luthiery confirms this identity of character. The mahogany C-profile neck in Set-Neck glued joint guarantees direct vibratory transmission from the body to the headstock, with a supple, never massive grip. The Edgeless™ ebony fingerboard - Medium Jumbo frets with rounded edges - allows hook-free playing, both in low positions and on high squares. The 12" radius accompanies the natural curves of the right hand, and the 43mm bone saddle anchors the strings with a purity of contact that plastic doesn't replicate. The chrome hardware - Sire Premium die-cast tuners, Tune-O-Matic with Stop Tail Piece - ensures robust tuning stability, with no drift under vigorous playing.

The vintage Larry Carlton humbuckers, controlled by two independent volumes and tones via a 3-position selector, offer a wide expressive palette: pearl jazz in neck position, blues bursting with mid in bridge position, and a fusion of the two for those hollowed-out mid-scoops so dear to fusion and soul guitarists. The black 3-ply pickguard, white pearl block inlays and ivory binding add the visual touch to an instrument with unambiguous lines.