Sire Larry Carlton L3 Hh Cherry Sc Archtop Rn Cherry

An L3 Designed in the Larry Carlton Spirit, at the Heart of the Sire Range

The L3 HH fits within the Sire Larry Carlton universe: guitars focused on "feeling," with a classic aesthetic and construction aimed at musical efficiency. This HH version emphasizes a thicker, more muscular tone thanks to its dual humbucker configuration, while maintaining a simple and direct ergonomics, true to the "junior" spirit of the model.

For Whom and Which Styles?

With its short scale and C-shaped neck, the Sire Larry Carlton L3 HH Cherry SC is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an easy-to-play electric guitar, as well as advanced musicians looking for an efficient, no-fuss stage guitar. Its natural playground includes rock, blues, pop, punk, and all styles where dense saturation and present mids are appreciated. The 3-position selector switch allows quick shifts from a rounder neck pickup sound to a sharper bridge pickup tone, or a combination of both for versatile balance.

Sound Characteristics

The mahogany body + neck duo promotes a warm signature, with rich mids and a well-filled low end, ideal for crunchy tones and thick distortions. The set neck contributes to a sense of continuity and comfortable sustain, useful for both riffs and solos. The LC Standard Humbuckers provide output level, warmth, and good gain handling, while remaining clear and full for chord playing. The simple Volume / Tone wiring allows quick shaping of attack and smoothing of highs, while the wraparound bridge enhances attack and presence for dynamic and responsive playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this electric guitar, consider a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, a strap (and possibly strap locks if you play standing regularly), as well as a set of electric guitar strings suited to your touch (softer for comfort, heavier gauge for tuning stability and attack).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Simple
Category	Single cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electric guitar	Fret size	2.7 mm (Medium Jumbo)
Body shape	Sire L Junior Shape	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69 inches
Wood	mahogany	Inlays	white pearloid dots
Finish	Cherry	Bridge	Wraparound Bridge
Pickguard	Tortoise	Tuners	Standard Diecasting Tuners
Profile	C	Hardware finish	chrome
Construction	set neck	Knobs	Black Top Hat Knobs
Scale length	24.75 inches / 629 mm	Pickups	LC Standard Humbucker Pickup Sets (H-H)
Radius	12 inches / 305 mm	Controls	3-position selector switch, Volume, Tone
Frets	22	Weight	4.7 kg