Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS D.Navy
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Essential Information About the Sire S3 HSS New Gen "Dark Navy" Guitar
Essential Information About the Sire S3 HSS New Gen "Dark Navy" Guitar
- Instant versatility with the HSS configuration: two precise single-coils and a beefier humbucker at the bridge.
- Wood balance/feel: Indonesian mahogany body for warmth, maple neck for attack, rosewood fingerboard to soften the highs.
- Modern S-Style comfort: 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, 9.5" / 241 mm radius, and medium jumbo frets for smooth playability.
- Stage-ready finish: Dark Navy color, Mint Green pickguard, and reinforced jack socket for daily reliability.
Manufacturer Information
Sire Larry Carlton
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A Contemporary S-Style in the Sire Lineage
The Sire S3 HSS New Gen follows the brand's approach: offering an accessible yet serious S-Style guitar designed for the real needs of guitarists. The bolt-on neck construction (4-screw steel plate) prioritizes stability and ease of maintenance, while the choice of woods and hardware aims for consistent setup, both in the studio and rehearsals.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Ideal for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an evolving electric guitar, the S3 HSS covers a wide range: pop, rock, funk, blues, and indie. The C-shaped neck profile combined with the 9.5" / 241 mm radius facilitates chords and bends, and the modern tremolo allows adding nuances without losing control.
The Sound
The HSS pickup set offers a particularly practical palette: the neck and middle positions provide clear, detailed tones with a "snap" perfect for funk chops and arpeggios, while the bridge humbucker delivers more density and output for riffs and solos. The Indonesian mahogany body enhances mids and warmth, the maple neck adds response and attack, and the rosewood fingerboard rounds off the high end. With the 5-position selector, one volume, and one tone control, you can quickly switch from bright clean to tighter drive tones, with convincing sustain for a modern S-Style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the guitar right out of the box, choose nickel electric guitar strings in gauges 9-42 or 10-46, a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a comfortable strap for standing play. A case or gigbag for S-Style electric guitars is also a relevant choice for transport.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Strings | Steel |
| Category | ST | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Double |
| Wood | Indonesian mahogany | Inlays | dots |
| Shape | Sire S-Style | Bridge | modern Sire tremolo |
| Finish | Dark Navy | Tuners | standard Sire |
| Pickguard | Mint Green | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck | maple, C profile | Knobs | Strat-style |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Output jack | reinforced socket |
| Neck/body joint | 4-screw steel plate | Pickups | Sire HSS set (1 humbucker at bridge, 2 single-coils at neck and middle) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Selector | 5 positions |
| Frets | medium jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106" | Format | S-Style electric guitar |
| Nut | bone 42 mm / 1.65" | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS D.Navy suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its maple neck with a C-shape profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The medium jumbo frets of 2.7 mm and the 42 mm bone nut contribute to a playing feel adapted for both chords and bends.
What tones does the HSS configuration provide?
The two single-coil pickups at the neck and middle positions are designed for clear detailed tones and crisp attack. The humbucker at the bridge adds more thickness for riffs and solos. The 5-way selector switch allows access to different pickup combinations.
What is the scale length of this S-Style guitar?
The scale length is 25.5 inches, or 648 mm.
Is the tremolo suitable for vibrato effects?
A modern Sire tremolo is installed on the bridge to add vibrato nuances. The neck-to-body joint uses a 4-screw steel plate, a design intended for stability and ease of maintenance.
What accessories are recommended with this guitar?
It is possible to use nickel electric guitar strings in gauges 9-42 or 10-46. A 6.35 mm jack cable, a strap, and a case or gigbag for S-style electric guitars are the recommended accessories.
