Classic T-Shaped Body
While Sire's T7 FM model departs quite heavily from the original T-type blueprint, it does pay homage to this seminal instrument with an orthodox Alder body that guarantees a tight, balanced tone — the perfect tonal platform for the thick-sounding pickups.
However, Sire has put its own spin on this recognisable body shape by adding a shallow contour at the back of the lower cutaway. This minor yet thoughtful construction tweak therefore enables easier access to the upper frets, so that there are less limits to your creativity!
Roasted Maple Neck
Many modern high-end instruments come fitted with roasted Maple necks, yet Sire has somehow managed to fit its affordable T7 FM with one — providing you with a truly premium look and feel. "Roasting" is a process that is used to remove all of the natural moisture retained by a tonewood, which ultimately darkens the material and makes it far less vulnerable to warping when exposed to varying climates. This means that the T7 FM's neck is incredibly stable — vastly improving tuning stability.
Powerful 'LC Super-M' Humbuckers
Sire has equipped its gorgeous T-inspired model with a set of newly-designed 'LC Super-M' humbuckers. Delivering a rich and punchy sound, these pickups have plenty of output without being over-the-top — ensuring that your playing dynamics and technical nuances are heard for an expressive voice.
A 5-way pickup lever switch allows you to attain various full-humbucking and split-coil combinations. This makes the T7 FM a highly-versatile guitar that's adaptable for most musical styles — from country and jazz, to classic rock and even metal!
High-Quality Hardware
Hardware can be an afterthought for some guitar companies, but Sire has made sure that every detail is executed to perfection with its T7 FM. Boasting a beautifully-machined 2-post tremolo, this bridge lets you tastefully add warble to chords or dramatically dive into notes, while the steel block and stainless saddles enhance sustain and note resonance.
A set of Sire 'Premium Locking' tuners significantly cut down string-changing time so that you have more freedom to play, with less winds required around their posts too — reducing the likelihood of tuning slips.
Specifications
Body
Body Material: North American Alder
Body Top: Flamed Maple Veneer
Body Shape: Sire T-Style
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Joint: 4-Bolt Steel Square Plate
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Hard Maple (Rolled Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Abalone Dot
String Nut: Bone, 42mm
Electronics
Pickups: Sire LC Super-M Set (Zebra)
Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Lever Switch
Pickup Switching: Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge & Neck Split (Inner Coil), Position 3: Bridge & Neck, Position 4: Neck Split (Outer Coil), Position 5: Neck
Hardware
Bridge: T7 2-Post Modern Tremolo (Steel Block & Stainless Saddles)
Tuners: Sire Premium Locking
Control Knobs: Dome
Hardware Finish: Chrome
