Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS MGO

An S-Style Designed for Long Playing Sessions, Signed by Sire

Within the Sire S series, the S3 HSS New Gen focuses on essentials: reliable craftsmanship, natural ergonomics, and stability designed for regular use. The neck/body joint with a 4-screw steel plate promotes rigidity and long-lasting setup stability. Add to this a modern Sire tremolo for expressive nuances (vibrato, shimmer), and you get an electric guitar ready for rehearsals, stage, and recording.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This guitar is particularly aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an evolving instrument that is simple to adjust and easy to play. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length provides tension and precision, useful for both rhythm and melodic playing. It excels in funk, pop/rock, blues, and indie, with bends facilitated by medium jumbo frets and comfortable access to the upper frets thanks to the S-Style design.

Sound Characteristics

The HSS pickup set covers a wide tonal palette. The two single coils deliver brightness, definition, and that ideal snap for funky chords or clean arpeggios, with intermediate positions offering a more scooped and dynamic tone. The humbucker in the bridge position adds output and body for rock riffs, singing leads, and thicker distortion. The Indonesian mahogany body supports low mids and sustain, while the maple neck enhances attack; the rosewood fingerboard contributes to a rounder response in the highs. The electronics keep it simple with 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position selector for quick switching between sounds.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To start off well, electric strings in 9-42 gauge favor flexibility, while 10-46 provide stronger attack and tuning stability. A comfortable strap, an electric guitar capo, and a reliable 6.35 mm jack cable efficiently complete the setup. For securing the instrument during standing play, universal format locking strap buttons are a real plus.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Strings	Steel
Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double

Wood	Indonesian mahogany	Nut	bone 42 mm / 1.65"
Shape	Sire S-Style	Inlays	dots
Bridge	modern Sire tremolo	Joint	4-screw steel plate
Pickguard	Mint Green	Tuners	standard Sire
Finish	Dark Navy	Hardware	chrome
Neck	maple, C profile	Output jack	reinforced socket
Fingerboard	rosewood	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"	Knobs	Strat-style