Sire Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 BK.S
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Essential Information About the Sire X6 Headless BK.S Guitar
Essential Information About the Sire X6 Headless BK.S Guitar
- Headless format: compactness, balance, and immediate comfort, ideal for playing long sessions without fatigue, whether seated or standing.
- Mahogany body + maple top: an effective mix of warmth, sharp attacks, and definition, perfect for heavy riffs as well as precise cleans.
- Two modern LC humbuckers and a 5-position selector switch: a wide tonal palette, from powerful rock to modern distortions.
- 24 stainless steel frets: fast feel, playing stability, and increased longevity, designed for intensive use.
Manufacturer Information
Sire Larry Carlton
https://www.sire-usa.com
sireguitars@sire-revolution.com
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Sire's Modern Vision of the Headless Guitar
With the X6 Headless, Sire offers a decidedly contemporary take on the electric guitar: a headless silhouette designed to optimize ergonomics, stability, and precision. The BK.S "Black Satin" finish combined with black hardware asserts a sleek and sharp look, while the headless design reduces bulk and promotes excellent strap balance. An approach tailored for demanding guitarists who want a reliable, efficient instrument ready for the stage.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Sire X6 Headless BK.S is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians looking for a fast, stable, and comfortable guitar. It excels in modern metal, energetic rock, prog, fusion, and any situation requiring immediate response, solid tuning stability, and smooth playability across 24 frets. Its 25.5-inch / 648 mm scale length and generous radius facilitate lower tunings, sharp attacks, and technical playing.
Tone
The combination of mahogany (body) and maple (top) offers a very musical balance: dense mids and a warm foundation, complemented by a more precise attack and better clarity in the upper spectrum. The LC humbuckers deliver a consistent output level for modern distortions while retaining articulation for complex chords, tight palm mutes, and singing leads. The 5-position selector switch allows quick tonal variations, alternating power, clarity, and more open intermediate positions for rhythms that cut through the mix. The stainless steel frets enhance the feeling of smoothness and precision along the entire neck, with longer-lasting intonation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Official Sire gig bag included. To complete your setup without compatibility issues, prioritize a high-quality 6.35 mm jack cable and a reliable clip-on tuner to secure tuning during rehearsals, studio sessions, and concerts. A comfortable strap is also recommended to fully enjoy the balance of the headless format during long playing sessions.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Body shape | Sire X-Headless | Nut | Graphtech Tusq XL 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Body | mahogany | Inlays | rounded block pearloid white/abalone |
| Top | maple | Bridge | Sire Headless Tremolo Bridge |
| Finish | BK.S "Black Satin" | Tuners | none (integrated headless system) |
| Pickguard | none | Hardware finish | black |
| Weight | approx. 6-7 lb / 2.7-3.2 kg | Hardware color | black |
| Neck | maple | Pickups | 2 modern LC humbuckers |
| Profile | C | Selector switch | 5-position (blade) |
| Body-neck joint | 4 screws | Pots | Volume, Tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Knobs | black dome-shaped |
| Radius | 16" / 406 mm | Number of frets | 24 |
| Frets | 24 Medium Jumbo stainless steel (2.7 mm / 0.106") | Number of strings | 6 (7-string model available) |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 BK.S suitable for metal and low tunings?
The 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length promotes crisp attacks and lower tunings. The two modern LC humbuckers are designed for modern distortion and tight palm muting.
How comfortable is the neck to play?
A maple C-shaped profile, 16-inch (406 mm) radius, and 24 stainless Medium Jumbo frets make up a neck designed for smooth playability across the entire fretboard.
How does tuning work on this headless guitar?
Tuning is handled by the system integrated into the Sire Headless Tremolo Bridge, with no tuning machines on the headstock. The headless design reduces the instrument's overall size. A 42 mm Graphtech Tusq XL nut completes the setup.
What tones does the 5-way selector offer?
The two LC humbuckers are paired with a 5-way blade switch, along with one volume and one tone control. This setup allows switching between powerful tones and airier intermediate positions.
Is a gig bag included with the X6 Headless?
An official Sire gig bag is provided. The instrument accepts a 6.35 mm jack cable for connection to an amplifier or interface.
