Sire Larry Carlton S3 Sss Drd Rn
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Sire Larry Carlton
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An S3 Designed as a Modern S-style in the Larry Carlton Range
The S3 positions itself as an "S-style" electric guitar focused on versatility and playing comfort. It incorporates the essential codes of the Strato format (SSS, vibrato, 5-position selector) while adding a contemporary approach through its choice of woods and a design oriented towards playability, making it effective both in the studio and on stage.
Who Is This S3 SSS For?
This Larry Carlton S3 is particularly suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an easy-to-handle guitar, but also for more advanced musicians looking for a reliable SSS base. Its natural playground includes funk, blues, pop, rock, and anything requiring dynamic clean sounds, snappy intermediate positions, or a more biting lead tone from the bridge pickup.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a denser, warmer signature with present mids and a tactile feel under the fingers, while the solid maple neck enhances attack and precision. The rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the high end and promotes a smooth touch, ideal for blues phrasing and nuanced rhythms. The SSS configuration, controlled by a volume, a tone, and a 5-position selector, allows quick shifts from a full, articulate sound to more "scooped" and percussive tones. The 2-point vibrato adds extra expressiveness (vibratos, subtle dives) while maintaining good overall stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this guitar, you might consider a set of electric guitar strings (25.5" scale), a strap (compatible with most standard strap buttons), and a universal guitar stand. Picks of various thicknesses are also an excellent complement to explore the full dynamics of the single-coil pickups.
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 | Red |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Format | Strato | Bridge | S7 2-point vibrato |
| Wood | mahogany | Block | stainless steel |
| Finish | Dakota Red | Tuners | chrome |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | Pickguard | 3-ply tortoise |
| Profile | C | Pickups | 3 pickups (SSS pickup set) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | volume and tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Selector | 5-position |
| Inlays | ivory-colored dot markers | Model | S3 SSS DRD |
| Frets | 2.7 medium jumbo | Finish reference | DRD |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS DRD suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists thanks to its C-shaped neck profile and 42 mm nut width. The 22 medium jumbo frets and 648 mm scale length follow common Strat-style specifications.
What sounds do the three SSS single-coil pickups provide?
The SSS configuration combined with the 5-position selector offers dynamic clean tones and more percussive intermediate positions. The bridge pickup delivers a sharper attack ideal for lead parts.
What is the body wood of this guitar?
The body is made of mahogany, while the neck is solid maple and the fingerboard is rosewood. This combination highlights pronounced mids, precise attack, and a smoother feel. The fingerboard features ivory markers.
Is the S7 2-point tremolo fitted on this S3?
An S7 2-point tremolo with a stainless steel block is installed. It allows for subtle vibrato and dive-bombs, with generally good tuning stability.
What accessories should be considered for the red S3?
A set of electric guitar strings suited for a 25.5-inch scale length, a strap, and a universal stand can be recommended. Picks of various thicknesses help explore the dynamics of single-coil pickups.
