Best Sire Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Sire electric guitars.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Sire Larry Carlton H7

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Playability 77
Sound 65
Build quality 60
Value for money 72
Overall Score 67

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (2 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (3 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2020 H7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • Top: Flame Maple, Side & Back: Maple (Center Block: Maple) body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Sire Standard Tune-O-matic & Stop Tail Piece bridge
  • C-Shape Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Diecasting Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2020 H7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple top
  • Top: Flame Maple, Side & Back: Maple (Center Block: Maple) body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Vintage Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Sire Standard Tune-O-matic & Stop Tail Piece bridge
  • C-Shape Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Diecasting Tuner tuners
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Sire Larry Carlton H7
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Sire Larry Carlton L7

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Sire Larry Carlton L7
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Playability 73
Sound 67
Build quality 61
Value for money 72
Overall Score 67

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (5 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (5 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (5 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (6 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (4 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2020 L7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Veneer top
  • Mahogany+Hard Maple body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic & Aluminium Stop Tail Piece bridge
  • C-Shape Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2020 L7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 24.75"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Veneer top
  • Mahogany+Hard Maple body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Larry Carlton Modern Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic & Aluminium Stop Tail Piece bridge
  • C-Shape Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton L7
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage

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Playability 67
Sound 69
Build quality 62
Value for money 71
Overall Score 66

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple(Rolled Edges) fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple(Rolled Edges) fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-V (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton S7 Vintage
  • Locking Tuners
  • Bone Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM

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Playability 67
Sound 69
Build quality 63
Value for money 71
Overall Score 66

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (2 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed maple veneer top
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire Super-ST Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed maple veneer top
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire Super-ST Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
  • Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton S7 FM
  • Locking Tuners
  • Bone Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Sire Larry Carlton S7

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Sire Larry Carlton S7
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Playability 67
Sound 69
Build quality 62
Value for money 71
Overall Score 66

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Sightly unstable (1 vote)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (3 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (3 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire Super-ST Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2020 S7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire Super-ST Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire Super-ST Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Sire Larry Carlton S7
  • Locking Tuners
  • Bone Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM

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Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM
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Playability 67
Sound 68
Build quality 63
Value for money 71
Overall Score 66

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (5 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (3 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2021 T7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Veneer top
  • North American Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2021 T7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Flamed Veneer top
  • North American Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC Super-M (Zebra type) Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • T7 2-post Modern Bridge(Steel Block and Stainless Saddle) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Sire Larry Carlton T7 FM
  • Locking Tuners
  • Bone Nut
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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7. Sire Larry Carlton T7

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Playability 68
Sound 67
Build quality 60
Value for money 70
Overall Score 65

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Normal (3 votes)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (5 votes)
  • Tuning stability: Won't get out of tune (3 votes)
  • Weight: Slightly heavy (4 votes)
  • Neck profile shape: C (18 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (5 votes)
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  • From Sire's 2021 T7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • North American Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC super-T Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC super-T Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Vintage T Bridge(Saddle : Brass) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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  • From Sire's 2021 T7 series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • North American Alder body
  • Roasted Hard Maple neck
  • Roasted Hard Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sire LC super-T Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sire LC super-T Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Vintage T Bridge(Saddle : Brass) bridge
  • C-Shape Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Sire Premium Locking Tuner tuners
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Sire Larry Carlton T7
  • Locking Tuners
  • Bone Nut
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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