Sire Larry Carlton S3 D.Navy
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Sire Larry Carlton
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A Contemporary S-Style in the Sire Universe
With the S-Style Dark Navy, Sire revisits the codes of a classic electric guitar and adds a decidedly modern approach: meticulous finishes, coherent wood choices, and components designed to support the guitarist over time. The Dark Navy color, chrome hardware, and "Mint Green" pickguard bring understated elegance, perfect both on stage and in the studio.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Sire is especially aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electric guitar that is easy to set up, versatile, and capable of exploring multiple genres. It excels in funk, pop, blues, classic rock, and country, with dynamic rhythms, well-defined arpeggios, and leads that maintain attack without becoming harsh.
Sound
The Sire Standard-ST pickup set (3 single coils) delivers clear, articulate tones, with intermediate positions featuring a very expressive "quack" character ideal for chicken picking and funky strumming. The neck pickup remains warm and singing for blues, while the bridge pickup provides the bite needed to stand out in a mix for rhythm or solo playing. The Indonesian mahogany body enhances the mids and adds density, providing support in crunch and body in clean tones. The intentionally straightforward electronics (1 volume, 1 tone) allow quick adjustment of brightness and smoothness, and the modern tremolo adds a touch of vibrato while maintaining stable response when properly set up.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To equip it confidently, you can choose a set of electric guitar strings in gauges 9-42 or 10-46 (depending on your touch), a S-Style format gig bag or case, a comfortable strap, and a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable. These essentials suit the format and use of this model, whether for rehearsals or home studio.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Wood | Indonesian mahogany | Inlays | dots |
| Shape | Sire S-Style | Joint | 4-bolt steel plate (bolt-on neck) |
| Finish | Dark Navy | Bridge | modern Sire tremolo |
| Pickguard | "Mint Green" | Tuners | Sire standard |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Pickups | Sire Standard-ST Set (3 single coils) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 5-position selector, 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo (approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106") | Knobs | "Strat" style |
| Nut | bone, width 42 mm / 1.65" | Construction | bolt-on neck |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 D.Navy suitable for starting electric guitar?
This model is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to a simple configuration of 3 single-coil pickups, one volume and one tone control. The bolt-on neck features a 648 mm scale length and a 42 mm bone nut.
What styles can be played with the Sire Standard-ST pickups?
The Sire Standard-ST set with 3 single-coil pickups delivers clear, articulate sounds suited for funk, pop, blues, classic rock, and country. The intermediate positions of the 5-way selector provide a "quack" character appropriate for funky rhythms.
What tone does the Indonesian mahogany body provide?
The Indonesian mahogany body enhances the midrange and adds density to clean and crunch tones. The neck pickup aims for a rounded response, while the bridge pickup offers more bite.
What string gauge should be used for this guitar?
It is possible to use electric strings with gauges 9-42 or 10-46 depending on the desired feel.
Is the Sire S3 tremolo suitable for vibrato effects?
The modern Sire tremolo allows adding vibrato effects. Its stability depends on correct instrument setup. The chrome hardware includes standard Sire tuners.
