Sire Larry Carlton T3 3TS

The "New Gen" Series: The T Spirit at Sire, Accessible Version

Derived from the Larry Carlton range, the Sire T3 New Gen stands as a particularly coherent entry point into the world of T-style electric guitars: a classic aesthetic, contemporary feel, and construction designed to withstand rehearsals. Finished in 3 Tone Sunburst with a Mint Green pickguard, it combines true vintage character with user-oriented details, delivering an instrument ready to play and easy to integrate into a modern setup.

For Which Guitarists and Styles

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a comfortable and versatile T-Style without complications. Its C-shaped neck profile, 9.5" / 241 mm radius, and Medium Jumbo frets facilitate bends, open chords, and more technical passages. Style-wise, it performs well in rock, blues, country, funk, and pop, with a natural presence that helps it stand out clearly in a band mix.

The Sound

The Sire T3 New Gen relies on a pair of Sire Standard-T single-coil pickups to capture the typical attack and definition of a T-Style: clear trebles, punchy mids, and a very responsive pick attack. The mahogany body adds extra density in the low end and generous sustain, balancing the snappy character of single coils. In practice, the bridge pickup offers precision for sharp rhythms and articulated leads, the middle position is clear and dynamic for chicken picking, and the neck pickup is rounder for smooth arpeggios and singing lines. The 6 individual saddle bridge enhances string-by-string intonation accuracy, while the volume/tone controls and 3-position selector switch remain ultra-intuitive during play.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this electric guitar, a nickel string set in gauges 9-42 or 10-46 works very well with most setups. You might also consider a clip-on tuner, a stable stand, a comfortable strap, and a good quality instrument cable for rehearsal and stage use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Scalloped	Simple
Category	TL	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Sire T-Style	Inlays	dots
Finish	3 Tone Sunburst	Bridge	Sire Standard T-Bridge, 6 individual saddles
Pickguard	Mint Green	Tuners	Sire standard
Neck	maple, C profile	Hardware / knobs	chrome
Joint	steel plate, 4 screws	Pickups	Sire Standard-T set
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	3 positions
Nut	bone, 42 mm / 1.65"	Wiring	traditional T-style
Frets	Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106"	Jack socket	reinforced