Sire Larry Carlton L3 Hh Sgm Sc Archtop Rn Surf Green Metallic
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Sire Larry Carlton
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An L3 Designed Around Larry Carlton's "Signature" Vision at Sire
The Larry Carlton L3 fits into Sire's approach: offering an electric guitar with a strong character, consistent craftsmanship, and technical choices focused on musicality. With its "L Junior Shape" style, set neck, and dual humbucker configuration, this L3 HH aims for a classic aesthetic but with a modern visual identity thanks to its Surf Green Metallic finish.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
This guitar is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an easy-to-handle instrument but capable of covering serious ranges in band settings or home studios. The H-H configuration and 3-position selector make it effective for rock, muscular blues, pop, and more modern sounds requiring output level and solid low end. The 24.75" / 628.7 mm scale length provides a softer feel, appreciated for bends and vibratos.
The Tone
The mahogany body provides a warm sonic foundation, with present mids and natural sustain, enhanced by the set neck construction. The LC Standard humbuckers deliver a dense and powerful output: in the neck position, you get round and thick tones, perfect for blues lines and smooth rhythms; in the bridge position, the attack becomes sharper, ideal for riffs and leads with bite. The Volume + Tone control layout combined with the 3-position selector remains intentionally straightforward, allowing quick switching between sounds without getting lost in complex settings.
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 | Green |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Fret size | 2.7 mm / 0.11" |
| Shape | Sire L Junior Shape (single cut) | Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Wood | mahogany | Inlays | white pearloid dots |
| Finish | Surf Green Metallic | Bridge | Wraparound Bridge |
| Pickguard | black | Tuners | Standard Diecasting Tuners |
| Attachment | set neck | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Profile | C | Knobs | Black Top Hat Knobs |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.7 mm | Pickups | LC Standard Humbucker Pickup Sets (H-H) |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Selector | 3-position toggle |
| Frets | 22 | Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | Weight | 4.7 kg |
Questions frequently asked
What music styles are suitable for this HH guitar?
The dual LC Standard humbucker configuration targets rock, blues with muscle, pop, and modern genres requiring high output. The neck pickup delivers warm tones, while the bridge pickup provides a sharper attack.
Is the neck of the Sire Larry Carlton L3 HH easy to play?
Its 24.75-inch (628.7 mm) scale length offers a looser string tension, favorable for bends and vibrato. The C-shaped profile, 12-inch radius, and 43 mm nut width define a classic feel.
What bridge is fitted on the L3 Surf Green Metallic?
This guitar is equipped with a fixed Wraparound bridge, paired with Standard Diecasting Tuner machine heads.
What is the construction of the Sire L3 HH?
The body is made of mahogany and the neck is set-in, following a set neck construction. This combination favors pronounced mids and natural sustain. The rosewood fingerboard has 22 Medium Jumbo frets measuring 2.7 mm.
What controls and pickup positions are available?
The passive electronics include one volume, one tone control, and a 3-way toggle selector switch. The selector allows use of the neck humbucker, both pickups together, or the bridge humbucker.
