Larry Carlton S3 New Gen Black

The Larry Carlton S3 New Gen is an electric guitar similar to a Stratocaster from Sire's S3 series, designed in collaboration with guitarist Larry Carlton. This New Gen version improves build details and electronics compared to previous models. It features an alder body, a maple neck with a "C" profile, and a rosewood fingerboard, providing a balanced tone and comfortable feel for various playing styles.

Equipped with three single-coil pickups designed by Sire, it offers a range of classic Strat-style sounds, with clarity in the high frequencies and a full midrange. It includes a five-position pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls, and a two-point tremolo bridge for better stability. This guitar is versatile, suitable for beginners and advanced players seeking a solid instrument with excellent value.

• Body: Alder
• Bolt-on neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Dot inlays
• Neck profile: "C"
• Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
• Scale length: 25.5"
• Nut width: 42 mm
• 22 Medium Jumbo frets
• Pickups: 3 Sire Standard-ST single-coils
• 1 volume control
• 1 tone control
• 5-position switch
• Tremolo bridge
• Chrome hardware
• Color: Black

The Indonesian-made S3 body, inspired by the traditional S-style shape of the S7 model approved by Larry Carlton, is lightweight and comfortable. It is combined with a hard maple neck in a "C" shape and a rosewood EDGELESS fingerboard.

The Standard-ST pickup set includes three specially tuned single-coils, offering a versatile range of sophisticated tonal options. These pickups are designed to capture the essence of Larry Carlton's signature sound, delivering crisp highs, warm mids, and dynamic clarity across all positions: bridge, middle, and neck.

The aesthetic of this Sire New Gen model has been enhanced with a new color palette and a sturdy port to meet the needs of modern guitarists. The "New Gen" label on the pickguard makes it easy to identify.

Series S3

The classic S-style electric guitar, known for its great value, has been upgraded with important features to ensure superior performance and durability. The S3 New Gen now comes in trendy colors and features a sturdy port to meet the demands of modern musicians.

About Sire USA

Based in the United States, Sire manufactures instruments across all price ranges with highly professional quality and finishes, always maintaining a highly competitive standard. They describe themselves as: "Our bass guitars are made for our friends to delight in playing yet with a professional sound quality".