Sire Larry Carlton X10 Nt.S Dc Rn Natural Satin
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An X10 Signed by Larry Carlton: Sire's "Player" Approach
Developed with performance-oriented instruments in mind, the Larry Carlton X10 fits within a Sire range that prioritizes manufacturing precision and coherent technical choices for modern playing. With its "Sire X Shape" double cutaway body, it aims for effortless access to the upper frets while maintaining a sober and elegant aesthetic in Natural Satin.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The X10 NT.S DC RN is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an electric guitar capable of covering various genres without switching instruments. Its pair of humbuckers and Floyd Rose vibrato make it particularly comfortable in rock, hard rock, fusion, pop, and modern blues. The C-shaped neck and ebony fingerboard offer a fast and precise feel, ideal for articulated phrasing, bends, and playing high on the neck.
Sound
The North American alder body provides a very musical balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for standing out in a mix. The solid poplar top complements the whole with a balanced response and a crisp attack. On the amplification side, the Seymour Duncan SH-1n at the neck delivers a warm and open tone, excellent for enriched chords, blues, and clean sounds. The Seymour Duncan TB-4 at the bridge adds bite, a more aggressive output level, and easily triggered harmonics, ideal for saturated riffs and solos. The 5-position selector, combined with Volume and Tone controls, allows quick tonal variations, while the 24 stainless steel frets enhance attack, precision, and durability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit this guitar, you can pair it with a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, a sturdy strap, and a guitar stand suitable for electrics. A set of plectrums in various thicknesses is also relevant to take advantage of the nuances of the SH-1n and TB-4.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Poplar | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Gold |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Fret Size | Medium Jumbo (2.7 mm / 0.106") |
| Body Shape | Sire X Shape | Nut Width | 41.3 mm / 1.63" |
| Body Wood | North American alder | Inlays | rounded rectangular Perloid/White Abalone |
| Finish | Natural Satin | Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 Series |
| Pickguard | none | Tuners | Grover GH305 Gold Tuner |
| Neck Wood | maple | Knobs | chrome dome-shaped knob |
| Profile | C | Hardware Finish | Gold |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Pickups | Seymour Duncan SH-1n / TB-4 Pickup Set |
| Radius | 12~14" / 305 to 356 mm (compound radius) | Controls | 5-position selector, Volume, Tone |
| Frets | 24 stainless steel frets | Weight | 4.7 kg |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton X10 Nt.S Dc Rn suitable for rock and saturated solos?
The Seymour Duncan TB-4 at the bridge provides a punchy output and easy-to-trigger harmonics for riffs and saturated solos. The Floyd Rose 1000 Series allows vibrato effects, while the 24 frets facilitate access to higher registers.
What pickups does this Sire X10 guitar have?
This guitar features a Seymour Duncan set consisting of an SH-1n in the neck position and a TB-4 in the bridge position. The SH-1n delivers a warm tone in clean sound, while the TB-4 offers more bite.
How comfortable is the neck to play?
The maple neck has a C profile, a 648 mm scale length, and a 41.3 mm nut width. Its ebony fingerboard has a compound radius from 305 to 356 mm and 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets. This setup supports precise playing across the entire neck.
Does the Floyd Rose vibrato hold tuning well on this Sire X10?
The installed bridge is a Floyd Rose 1000 Series.
What are the weight and finish of the guitar?
Weighing 4.7 kg, this model combines a North American alder body with a poplar top. The Natural Satin finish reveals the wood grain, complemented by gold hardware and no pickguard.
