Sire Larry Carlton Q3 M. Blue
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The Essentials to Know About the Sire Q3 Midnight Blue Guitar
The Essentials to Know About the Sire Q3 Midnight Blue Guitar
- Double cutaway body shape designed for comfort: balanced size and natural access to all 22 frets.
- H-H LC Standard configuration with push-pull to switch to single coil and expand the tonal palette.
- Set neck in mahogany, C-shaped profile and rosewood fingerboard with 10" / 254 mm radius: immediate, precise, and comfortable playability.
- "Midnight Blue" finish with chrome hardware: modern look and refined details for a premium aesthetic.
Manufacturer Information
Sire Larry Carlton
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Sire Q3: a contemporary double cut at the heart of the Q series
With the Q3, Sire offers a modern take on the double cutaway guitar: sleek lines, optimized ergonomics, and effective electronics. Positioned at the core of the Q series, it aims for everyday versatility, with a construction designed to handle rehearsals, studio sessions, and gigs effortlessly.
Who is the Sire Q3 for?
The Sire Q3 is especially suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electric guitar capable of delivering both clean tones and overdriven sounds. It excels in pop, rock, blues, indie, and light funk styles: in single coil mode, it offers increased attack and definition for rhythm parts, while in humbucker mode, the guitar delivers solid riffs, creamy crunches, and singing leads.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with present mids and natural sustain, ideal for dense and expressive tones. The set neck joint enhances vibrational continuity between neck and body, helping achieve a consistent response across the entire range and a very pleasant "connected" playing feel.
The LC Standard humbuckers offer a generous and quiet signal, particularly effective when pushing overdrive or distortion. Thanks to the push-pull tone control, coil splitting opens up clearer and more incisive timbres, useful for arpeggios, enriched chords, and percussive rhythms. The 25" / 635 mm scale length adds a flexible feel under the fingers, facilitating bends and vibrato while maintaining good tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of it, you can equip it with 6-string electric guitar strings (gauges 9-42 for flexibility or 10-46 for more tension), a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a comfortable strap. A clip-on tuner is also a practical choice for quick tuning at home, rehearsals, or on stage.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Strings | Steel | Scalloped | Double |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Blue |
| Body | Mahogany | Nut | Bone, width 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Shape | Sire Q shape (double cutaway) | Inlays | Rounded block pearloid white/abalone |
| Pickguard | None | Hardware | Chrome |
| Finish | M.Blue ("Midnight Blue") | Bridge | Sire Standard 6-point |
| Neck | Mahogany, C profile | Pickups | LC Standard Humbucker Pickup Set (H-H) |
| Joint | Set neck | Controls | Volume, Tone (push-pull for coil splitting) |
| Scale length | 25" / 635 mm | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Radius | 10" / 254 mm | Knobs | Gold knobs |
| Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo (approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106") | Tuners | Standard tuners |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton Q3 M. Blue suitable for beginner electric guitar players?
This model is targeted at beginner to intermediate guitarists, featuring a mahogany neck with a C-profile and a 635 mm scale length. The 22 Medium Jumbo frets and 254 mm radius provide a comfortable feel for bends and vibrato.
Does the tone push-pull allow switching to single coil?
The push-pull tone control splits the coils of the two LC Standard Humbucker pickups. This unlocks clearer and sharper tones suitable for arpeggios and rhythm playing.
What musical styles can the Q3 cover?
Thanks to its H-H configuration and a three-position selector switch, this guitar is suitable for pop, rock, blues, indie, and light funk.
What woods are used for the body and neck?
The body and set neck are made of mahogany, while the fingerboard is rosewood. This construction provides pronounced midrange and natural sustain.
What bridge does the Sire Q3 guitar use?
This model is equipped with a Sire Standard six-point bridge, complemented by standard tuners and a 43 mm wide bone nut. The Midnight Blue finish comes with chrome hardware and gold knobs. No pickguard is installed.
