Sire Larry Carlton S1 RN Dark Navy

Essential Information About the Larry Carlton S1 Dark Navy Guitar

• True "S-Concept" Spirit: an electric guitar with an S-style design, created to start with a reliable, simple, and effective base.


• Versatile Wood Combo: North American alder body and bolt-on maple neck for a clear attack and good tonal balance.


• Modern Comfort: C-shaped neck profile, 22 Medium Jumbo frets, and 9.5" / 241 mm radius for effortless chord changes and solos.


• Practical Equipment: 6-screw Sire Standard tremolo and Sire Premium Locking tuners for quick string changes and reliable tuning stability.

A Sire Designed to Get Straight to the Point in the Larry Carlton Range

The Larry Carlton S1 embraces an accessible approach: offering an electric guitar in an S-style format, focused on a controlled budget, while maintaining the fundamentals that make a good "first real guitar." With its "S-Concept" identity, it targets the essentials (playability, versatility, simple adjustments) and positions itself as a coherent entry point to discover the Larry Carlton universe at Sire, without getting lost in complex options.

For Which Guitarists and Styles Is the Larry Carlton S1 Ideal?

Designed for beginners, the S1 also suits intermediate guitarists looking for an easy-to-adjust and enjoyable guitar for daily use. The C-shaped neck and 9.5" / 241 mm radius fingerboard offer a familiar and reassuring feel, ideal for working on left-hand clarity, bends, and initial lead lines.

Regarding styles, its "S" configuration and 5-position selector make it comfortable in pop, rock, blues, funk, and even more modern genres when precision and dynamics are prioritized. It responds well to playing nuances, aiding progression: pick attacks, fingerstyle, muting, clean arpeggios, and light to moderate overdrive.

Sound and Character: Dynamic, Clear, and a Range of Positions

The alder body is a classic choice for balanced output: present but not excessive lows, clear mids, and open highs. Combined with the bolt-on maple neck, it delivers a sharp attack and good definition, especially appreciated for clean rhythm playing and articulated lines. The bolt-on construction also adds a "responsive" feel: the guitar reacts quickly to the picking hand and highlights playing precision.

The SIRE Basic-ST Pickup Set is controlled by simple and effective electronics: a 5-position selector, one Volume, and one Tone. This setup is perfect for learning to shape your sound without distraction: switch from bright clean tones to rounder sounds, adjust volume to manage amp saturation, and use tone to soften highs during leads. The Sire Standard tremolo (6-screw type) adds expressive potential for subtle effects (vibrato, light dives), while maintaining an accessible and versatile instrument concept.

Finally, the Medium Jumbo frets (2.7 mm / 0.106") contribute to a controlled feel: they facilitate bends and provide a good grip under the fingers, very useful for improving accuracy and comfort during practice sessions.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully enjoy an electric guitar like the Larry Carlton S1, plan for a good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a tuner (clip-on or pedal), and a guitar stand to keep it within reach and reduce the risk of falls. A set of picks in various thicknesses is also an excellent complement to refine your attack and dynamics, especially if you explore multiple styles.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue

Type	electric guitar	Fret size	2.7 mm / 0.106"
Body	North American alder	Nut material	bone
Finish	satin	Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"
Construction	bolt-on neck	Nut slots	6 strings
Neck wood	maple	Bridge	Sire Standard Tremolo Bridge
Profile	C	Tremolo type	6-Screw Tremolo Type
Fingerboard	rosewood	Tuners	Sire Premium Locking
Binding	none (edgeless fingerboard)	Hardware finish	chrome
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickups	SIRE Basic-ST Pickup Set
Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm	Controls	Volume, Tone
Frets	22	Selector	5-way Lever Switch
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Orientation	economical S-Concept design, made for beginner players