Sire Larry Carlton X1 RN Charcoal Metallic Satin
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Modern, accessible rock spirit: an input-level electric guitar designed for fast, easy and comfortable playing.
- Indonesian mahogany body: a warm, mid-rich tone, ideal for solid rhythms and singing leads.
- Bolt-on maple neck with a C profile: a natural feel, with a more pronounced attack and clear note definition.
- Playing versatility: 2-point tremolo for expressive effects and push-pull control to expand the range of tones.
Manufacturer Information
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The Essentials to Know About the Sire Larry Carlton X1 Charcoal Metallic Satin Guitar
- Modern and accessible rock spirit: an entry-level electric designed for fast, easy, and comfortable playing.
- Indonesian mahogany body: a warm tonal grain, rich in mids, ideal for solid rhythms and singing leads.
- Maple bolt-on neck with C profile: a natural feel, with a sharper attack and good note definition.
- Playing versatility: 2-point vibrato for expressive effects and push-pull control to expand the sound palette.
An Introduction to the Larry Carlton by Sire Universe
The Larry Carlton X1 positions itself as a modern and affordable option for guitarists seeking an electric guitar with a sober look, reassuring playability, and a clearly "rock" orientation. It focuses on the essentials: effective craftsmanship, reliable hardware, and ergonomics designed to facilitate progress, while maintaining a true sonic personality thanks to the mahogany/maple duo.
Who is it for? An ideal electric guitar for progressing (and enjoying yourself)
Thanks to its C-profile neck, comfortable radius, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets, this X1 is very suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an easy-to-master guitar without a "toy" feel. It naturally adapts to styles where attack and energy matter: rock, pop, blues-rock, indie, punk, and any genre requiring solid rhythms and responsive solos.
The 2-point vibrato adds an expressive dimension for light vibratos, end-of-phrase effects, or "floating" chords. Additionally, the presence of a 3-position selector switch and push-pull potentiometers makes the instrument relevant for covering multiple registers, from thick, saturated tones to clearer, more articulated textures.
A Balanced Tone: Warmth, Attack, and Clarity Options
The combination of a mahogany body and a bolt-on maple neck is a classic for achieving a very musical balance: mahogany tends to enhance warmth and midrange density (valuable in overdrive and distortion), while maple adds a
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Grey |
| Type | electric guitar | Fret size | 0.106" / 2.7 mm (Medium Jumbo) |
| Wood | Indonesian mahogany | Bridge | Sire Basic Tremolo Bridge (type 2-Point Tremolo) |
| Finish | satin | Tuners | Sire Basic Diecasting Tuner |
| Attachment | bolt-on neck | Nut | PPS BK, 6-string |
| Profile | C | Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm |
| Scale length | 25.6" / 650 mm | Hardware finish | BK |
| Binding | no binding | Selector | 3-way Lever Switch |
| Radius | 14" / 355 mm | Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone (push-pull for coil split) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Orientation | modern entry-level inspired by rock |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton X1 RN suitable for starting electric guitar?
With a C-shaped neck profile, a 14-inch (355 mm) radius, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets, this guitar offers markers suitable for progression. Its setup is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists.
Does the X1's coil split allow for clearer sounds?
The two push-pull tone controls activate the coil split to achieve clearer and more articulated tones.
What type of vibrato is equipped on this guitar?
The Sire Basic Tremolo Bridge is a 2-point tremolo. It allows for subtle vibrato and end-of-phrase effects. Floating chords can also be utilized.
Is the X1 RN Charcoal Metallic Satin available in a left-handed version?
This version is indicated as not available for left-handed players.
What woods make up the Sire X1 RN and what finish is applied?
The combination of an Indonesian mahogany body and a bolt-on maple neck provides warmth in the mids and a sharper attack. The fingerboard is rosewood, while the Charcoal Metallic finish is satin.



