Sire Larry Carlton S3 BK
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The Essentials to Know About the Sire S-Style Black Guitar
The Essentials to Know About the Sire S-Style Black Guitar
- Sleek and Effective Look: Black finish with Black pickguard, perfect for a discreet and professional aesthetic.
- Immediate S-Style Versatility: 3 Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups and a 5-position selector switch to go from crisp clean tones to more aggressive sounds.
- Modern Playing Comfort: Maple neck with C profile, 9.5" / 241 mm radius, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets for easy bends and smooth playability.
- Reassuring Stability: 4-bolt bolt-on neck, bone nut, and modern Sire tremolo for reliable tuning stability in daily use.
Manufacturer Information
Sire Larry Carlton
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A Performance-Oriented S-Style in the Range
Designed as an accessible and pragmatic reference, the Sire S-Style Black focuses on the essentials: familiar ergonomics, immediately usable tones, and craftsmanship designed to handle rehearsals, lessons, and gigs. Its Indonesian mahogany body provides a warm foundation, while the chrome hardware aims for durability and consistent use.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This S-Style electric guitar is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a reliable, versatile instrument that's easy to set up. It naturally covers pop, rock, funk, blues, and reggae, while remaining very convincing for dynamic rhythm playing and melodic lines where right-hand attack and volume knob control are key.
The Sound
The Sire Standard-ST set (3 single coils) delivers a clear and precise range: defined highs, well-articulated mids, and tight lows. The 5-position selector offers a true palette, with positions 2 and 4 providing the typical snappy "quack" of funk and pop-rock rhythms. The Indonesian mahogany body adds midrange warmth, the maple neck enhances attack, and the rosewood fingerboard softens the upper spectrum for a smoother tone. The modern Sire tremolo completes the setup with controlled expressiveness, to be used moderately to maintain excellent tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best out of this S-Style, a set of nickel electric strings in 9-42 gauge for a soft feel or 10-46 for more tension is a safe choice. A strap (nylon or leather) and a stable guitar stand are also universal essentials for daily comfort and security.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Wood | Indonesian mahogany | Inlays | dots |
| Shape | Sire S-Style | Joint | 4-bolt steel plate (bolt-on neck) |
| Finish | Black | Bridge | modern Sire tremolo |
| Pickguard | Black | Tuners | Sire standard |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickups | Sire Standard-ST Set (3 single coils) |
| Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo, approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106" | Controls | 5-position selector, 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Nut | bone, width 42 mm / 1.65" | Knobs | Strat-style |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 BK suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its S-Style ergonomics and simple controls: one volume, one tone, and a 5-way selector switch. The bolt-on neck has a 648 mm scale length and a 42 mm bone nut.
What tones do the three Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups offer?
The Sire Standard-ST set with three single-coil pickups delivers defined trebles, articulate mids, and tight bass. Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way selector provide the desirable quack for funk and pop-rock rhythms.
What is the neck of this S-Style guitar like?
The rosewood fingerboard features a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius and 22 medium jumbo frets about 2.7 mm wide. The maple neck enhances attack, while the fingerboard smooths the high frequencies.
Does the Sire modern tremolo hold tuning well?
The bridge is a Sire modern tremolo designed to offer expressive effects. Moderate use allows good tuning stability with the standard Sire tuning machines.
What strings are recommended for the Sire Larry Carlton S3 BK?
A set of nickel strings with gauge 9-42 is recommended for a soft feel, while 10-46 gauge strings provide more stability. This six-string guitar features an Indonesian mahogany body and a glossy black finish.
