Sire Larry Carlton L3 Hh Gold Top Sc Archtop Rn Gold

An L3 Designed in the Modern "Single-Cut" Spirit

The L3 HH follows the lineage of compact single-cut guitars, appreciated for their simplicity and effectiveness on stage. Within the Sire Larry Carlton range, it relies on a straightforward and musical recipe: mahogany, set neck, minimalist but relevant electronics, and a classic aesthetic (Gold Top, tortoise pickguard) that evokes great references while maintaining its own identity.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at the serious beginner as well as the intermediate player who wants a reliable, no-nonsense instrument capable of going far. The two humbuckers and 3-position selector make it comfortable in rock, blues, hard rock, punk, indie, and pop. Its shorter scale length (24.75") favors a soft touch, ideal for bends and expressive playing.

The Sound

The combination of a mahogany body and mahogany neck provides a warm tonal foundation, with present mids and a nice density in the low end. The set neck enhances the feeling of note continuity and helps achieve generous sustain, highly appreciated for riffs and leads. The LC Standard double-coil pickups deliver output level, saturation that holds well in the mix, and reduced background noise: in the neck position, you get round and singing tones, while the bridge pickup offers more bite for sharp attacks. The wraparound bridge, due to its simple construction, contributes to a direct and percussive response, with excellent vibration transmission.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

A set of electric guitar strings for 24.75" scale will fit perfectly (for example, gauge 9-42 for more flexibility or 10-46 for more tension). A tuner (clip-on or pedal) is also a relevant choice to fully enjoy tuning stability on a daily basis.

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	Yellow
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Material	mahogany	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Body shape	Sire L Junior Shape	Inlays	white pearloid dots
Finish	Gold Top	Bridge	wraparound bridge
Pickguard	tortoise	Tuners	standard diecasting tuner
Profile	C	Hardware finish	chrome
Construction	set neck	Knobs	black top hat knob
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Pickups	LC Standard Humbucker Pickup Sets (H-H)
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Selector	3-position (3-way toggle switch)
Frets	22	Controls	volume, tone
Fret type	medium jumbo (2.7 mm / 0.106")	Weight	4.7 kg