Sire Larry Carlton S3 Sss Ts Rn
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Sire Larry Carlton
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A Signature S-Style: The "Classic" Spirit with a Contemporary Approach
With its Strat-style format, the Larry Carlton S3 SSS TS RN Sunburst fits into the grand tradition of S-Style guitars: familiar ergonomics, quick access to the characteristic "in-between positions" tones, and an immediately recognizable aesthetic. The Tobacco Sunburst finish and 3-ply tortoise pickguard reinforce this timeless look, while the hardware and 2-point vibrato aim for a more modern and stable use.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This electric guitar is well suited for beginners seeking a serious first S-Style, as well as intermediate players who want a versatile platform to work on pick playing, funky riffs, pop arpeggios, and blues/rock leads. Thanks to the 5-position selector and neck ergonomics, it is equally suitable for precise rhythm playing and solos with vibrato and nuances.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with dense mids and a well-grounded low register, resulting in "thicker" sounds than a lighter body. The 3 single-coil pickups (SSS) still retain the attack and definition expected from an S-Style: in the neck position, you get round and expressive tones, perfect for blues and melodies; the intermediate positions (2 and 4) offer clear and punchy textures, very comfortable in funk/pop; the bridge pickup delivers more bite to cut through the mix. The volume and tone controls allow easy refinement of brightness and dynamics depending on the amp and style.
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 | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Frets | medium jumbo (supplier info: "2.7") |
| Format | Strat-style | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Wood | mahogany | Bridge | S7 2-point vibrato (stainless steel block) |
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst | Tuners | chrome |
| Pickguard | 3-ply tortoise | Pickups | 3 single-coil pickups (SSS pickup set) |
| Profile | C | Controls | volume and tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Selector switch | 5 positions |
| Inlays | ivory-colored dot markers | Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS TS RN suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginners looking for a first electric guitar in Stratocaster format. Its neck with a C-shaped profile, 42 mm nut width, and 241 mm radius provide a familiar feel.
What sounds do the 3 single-coil pickups of this guitar offer?
The SSS configuration with a 5-way selector delivers round tones at the neck and more biting sounds at the bridge. Positions 2 and 4 produce clear textures suitable for funk and pop rhythms.
What is the weight of the Sire S3?
The listed weight is 4.7 kg.
What vibrato is mounted on this S-Style guitar?
The 2-point S7 vibrato features a stainless steel block. This hardware is paired with chrome tuning machines and allows the use of vibrato effects.
What are the characteristics of the neck and fingerboard?
The fingerboard is rosewood and has 22 medium jumbo frets rated at 2.7. The scale length is 648 mm (25.5 inches), with ivory dot inlays. The neck has a C-shaped profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius.
