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Am surprised to see they have them available now, so much hype early doors for a product you couldn’t get your hands on.
This the one you fancy? https://www.andertons.co.uk/sire-larry-carlton-s7-fm-in-trans-blue-with-flame-maple-top
(By the way, the thread caught my eye because I thought it said Sir Larry Carlton)
Seriously? A paper thin veneer is now called top wood?! https://andertons-productimages.imgix.net/407791-S7FMTBLUE%20%2810%29.jpg?fit=fillmax&bg=FFFFFF&auto=compress&w=3000&h=3000
Yeah I imagine the components will be in the same ballpark, given that the price is not too different. I'm more curious as to whether the fit/finish is a step-up. It would really need to be, IMHO, especially for the LP/ES ones... I doubt many would take a punt on these with barely zero brand recognition, the fact that they don't quite look like the guitars they're clearly inspired by, and that you'd be lucky to recoup 50% when selling...
Mind you it seems like their basses are pretty well regarded, hence my curiosity.
Most people who've tried and reviewed them think they cost more than they do and they definitely punch above their price point. The same is true of their acoustics
Marcus Miller also had a lot of input on them, spec'ing them high but wanting them at a certain price point, much like Santana and his vision for the PRS SE range, so who knows if Larry Carlton requested the same.
If you're looking at these and Harley Benton's, take a look at the FGN's, too. They're slightly more expensive but you get Seymour Duncans, Gotohs etc
Add £200 ish for electronics/pickup upgrades and you are in Ibanez AZ cost territory though (the special offers in GuitarGuitar that is)
I'm very interested in these guitars. If the build quality and value for money is the same as the basses, I would buy one in a heartbeat.
EDIT: the link with Marcus Miller was somewhat abstract too. As I understand it he was involved in the design and spec phase, publicised them for a bit and then went back to his Fender signature. Although to be fair there was a period where every bassist on TV was using a Sire - I think the one Jools Holland New Years thing all but one bassist was using a V7 or M5 Sire bass.
I could be wrong, but from the picture I think it's a paper thin veneer over a quarter-inch top made from several pieces (I can see at least four) of plainer, unfigured - or less attractive looking - maple.
I've seen similar on Edwards and Signature guitars I've owned - genuine thick maple top, but the flame or quilt is a veneer or even fotoflame.
If that's the case, they have done an incredibly good job of finding a piece that matches up the grain lines either side of the strap button.
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