Sire Larry Carlton J3 Blue Rn Blue
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A J3 Designed in the Spirit of Larry Carlton's Modern Offset Range
The Larry Carlton J3 embraces a decidedly modern approach to "offset" guitars: a design inspired by classic alternative shapes combined with luthiery and ergonomic choices focused on comfort. Within the range, it stands as a versatile electric guitar, built to handle various styles while maintaining a broad and detailed sonic identity.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
Thanks to its long scale length and intermediate radius fingerboard, the J3 is well suited for ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a stable, easy-to-setup guitar that remains comfortable over time. Its character is particularly fitting for pop, indie, alternative rock, funk, and cleaner, more jazz-influenced tones when working on pick dynamics.
The Sound
The combination of mahogany (body) and solid cedar (top) emphasizes a rounded sonic foundation, with a soft attack and rich midrange. The maple neck provides stability and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard smooths out the upper frequencies for a velvety tone, ideal for both chords and melodic lines.
The LC Standard Jazzmaster Set pickups deliver a broad and defined tone, capable of ranging from deep cleans to more aggressive textures depending on picking attack and settings. The volume and tone controls, combined with the 3-position selector, allow quick switching between tonal registers without complexity, making it an excellent platform for pedals and characterful amplifiers.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | P90 P90 | Body | Mahogany |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm |
| Shape | Sire JM Shape | Frets | 22 |
| Body wood | mahogany | Fret size | Medium Jumbo (2.7 mm / 0.11") |
| Top | solid cedar | Nut | bone, 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Finish | Blue | Knobs | White Strato Knob |
| Neck wood | maple | Pickups | LC Standard Jazzmaster Set |
| Profile | C | Selector | 3-position (3 Way Toggle Switch) |
| Mounting | bolt-on neck | Controls | volume, tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Weight | 4.7 kg |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton J3 Blue Rn Blue suitable for indie rock and funk?
The P90 P90 configuration and the LC Standard Jazzmaster Set pickups deliver a broad and defined tone. It is suitable for pop, indie, alternative rock, and funk styles, offering deep clean sounds or more aggressive tones depending on the attack.
What is the scale length of the J3?
The 25.5-inch scale length, or 648 mm, provides longer string tension, combined with a bolt-on maple neck.
What controls and pickup positions are available?
The passive electronics include a volume and a tone control. A 3-position toggle switch allows selection of different combinations of the two pickups. The controls remain straightforward for quick sound adjustment.
Is the neck comfortable for chords and bends?
With a C-shaped profile, a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets of 2.7 mm, this model offers a setup suitable for both chords and melodic lines. The bone nut measures 42 mm.
What wood is used for the body of the Sire Larry Carlton J3?
The body is made of mahogany and features a solid cedar top. The rosewood fingerboard contributes to a smoother response in the upper spectrum.
