Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS BK
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Sire Larry Carlton
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A Reliable Choice in Sire's S-Style Line
The Sire S3 HSS New Gen "Black" belongs to the brand's S-Style family with a clear approach: to offer a reliable electric guitar that is easy to handle and well-equipped enough to cover a wide repertoire. Its bolt-on construction with a 4-screw steel neck plate and Sire modern tremolo are designed for worry-free daily use, from home practice to rehearsals.
Who Is It For and What For?
Ideal for beginners to intermediate players, this guitar excels in rock, pop, funk, and blues. The C-profile neck and 9.5" / 241 mm radius promote a natural grip, suitable for open chords, barre chords, and bends alike. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length adds tension and precision in attack, with good note sustain for clean and articulate playing.
The Sound
The HSS configuration combines two single coils (neck and middle) for clear, dynamic, and detailed tones, with a humbucker at the bridge to increase output level, density, and sustain. The 5-position selector allows instant switching from bright cleans to crunchy overdrive, while retaining the "quack" character of the intermediate positions, highly appreciated in funk and percussive rhythms. The combination of mahogany (warmth and mids), maple (attack), and rosewood (balance and roundness) delivers a homogeneous range: rounded lows, present mids, and precise highs. The controls-1 volume and 1 tone-are intentionally simple to quickly shape the sound without complexity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit the Sire S3, choose a set of strings 09-42 or 10-46 depending on your touch, a comfortable strap, a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and universal locking strap buttons to secure the instrument when playing standing up.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | 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 | Nut | bone 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Shape | Sire S-Style | Inlays | dots |
| Bridge | Sire modern tremolo | Joint | 4-screw steel plate |
| Pickguard | Black | Tuners | Sire standard |
| Finish | Black | Pickups | Sire HSS set (1 humbucker at bridge, 2 single coils at neck and middle) |
| Neck | maple, C-profile | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Selector | 5 positions |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Knobs | Strat-style |
| Frets | medium jumbo 2.7 mm | Output jack | reinforced socket |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS BK suitable for electric guitar beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its maple neck with a C profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The 42 mm bone nut and 22 medium jumbo frets facilitate note location and everyday playing.
What sounds does the HSS configuration offer?
The two single-coil Sire pickups, located at the neck and middle positions, deliver clear sounds suited for cleans and funk rhythms. The bridge humbucker provides higher output and more thickness for crunch tones. The 5-way selector switch gives access to the intermediate 'quack' positions.
What is the scale length of this Sire guitar?
The scale length is 25.5 inches, or 648 mm, a length that promotes precise attack and good note sustain.
Is the modern Sire tremolo present on this model?
A modern Sire tremolo equips the bridge. The bolt-on construction rests on a 4-screw steel plate.
Which accessories are recommended with this guitar?
Steel strings in gauges 09-42 or 10-46 are recommended depending on the desired feel. A strap, a 6.35 mm jack cable, and universal locking strap locks can complement the setup.
