Sire Larry Carlton Y10 Purple SP

A High-Performance Showcase Within the Y Series

Positioned as a powerful evolution in the spirit of the Y series, the Sire Y10 emphasizes modern performance: meticulous craftsmanship, ergonomics designed for fast playing, and premium electronics covering a wide range of tones. Its "Purple Sparkle" finish immediately catches the light, while the through-neck construction and high-end hardware reinforce its "stage" and "studio" orientation. The included official Sire gig bag allows for secure transport of the instrument.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a precise and stable electric guitar for modern rock, metal, prog, fusion, and technical riffs. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length provides tension and definition, while the compound radius 12"-16" / 305-406 mm facilitates clean bends, extended chords, and fast solos, in standard tuning as well as slightly dropped tunings.

Sound Characteristics

The Fishman Fluence Modern set combines the clarity and dynamics of the Alnico neck pickup (ideal for full cleans, singing leads, and detailed crunch) with the sharper impact of the Ceramic bridge pickup for tight rhythms and very direct attack. The push/pull Voice 2 tightens the response and enhances precision, especially useful for modern saturations, and the coil split adds brightness and articulation for snappier textures. The alder body contributes to overall balance (punch, present mids), the ebony fingerboard enhances attack and clarity, and the through-neck construction maximizes projection and sustain, including in the high registers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit its versatility, prioritize a reliable 6.35 mm jack cable, a tuner (clip-on or pedal), and nickel strings in gauges 09-42 (flexibility and speed) or 10-46 (firmer attack and better tuning stability in dropped tunings).

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel	Color	Purple

Body	alder	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Shape	Sire "Modern Rock"	Nut	Graph Tech XL, width 43 mm / 1.69"
Finish	"Purple Sparkle"	Bridge	Gotoh 510TS-FE1 (tremolo)
Pickguard	none	Tuners	locking, premium
Construction	through-neck	Knobs	black domes
Wood	3-piece maple, reversed headstock	Hardware finish	black
Profile	C-shape	Pickups	Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (neck) / Ceramic (bridge)
Fingerboard	ebony	Selector	3-position lever
Radius	12" to 16" / 305 to 406 mm (compound radius)	Controls	volume (push/pull Voice 2), tone (push/pull coil split)
Frets	24, Medium Jumbo stainless steel (2.7 mm / 0.106")	Gig bag	official Sire included
Inlays	rounded rectangular pearloid white/abalone blocks