Larry Carlton Y10 Purple Sparkle

Revamping the new Y series, the new Y10 offers enhanced features compared to the Y5. It is a 24-fret electric guitar designed for contemporary rock, with a more aggressive, heavy, and powerful sound. Its three-piece maple neck with reverse headstock gives it a more bold, aggressive, and striking appearance. It features a modern set of branded pickups and a 3-way selector switch: Volume (push/pull for Voice2) and Tone (push/pull for Coil Split) to create innovative tones that match its appeal. It includes the official Sire gig bag with purchase.

• Alder body
• Three-piece maple neck
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Block inlays, with rounded rectangle shape, in white abalone/pearl
• Neck profile: "C"
• Fingerboard radius: 12" - 16" compound
• Scale length: 25.5"
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Graphtech XL nut
• 24 frets
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico/Ceramic Set
• 3-position switch
• Bridge: Gotoh 510TS-FE1 (tremolo)
• Sire Standard Premium Locking tuners
• Hardware in black
• Includes gig bag
• Color: Purple Sparkle

The Sire Y Signature model is designed for modern rock and more, featuring Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico/Ceramic pickups for powerful, versatile tones with multiple voices, perfect for high-gain rock sounds. The Gotoh 510TS-FE1 bridge provides superior tuning stability and smooth tremolo operation. With a 3-way toggle switch, volume (push/pull for Voice 2), and tone (push/pull for coil split), players can easily switch between humbucker and single-coil sounds, offering maximum tonal flexibility for any performance.

The new Sire guitar features a lightweight, balanced alder body, with a durable three-piece maple neck (reverse headstock shape), designed to meet the demands of modern rock. Its curved top construction enhances comfort and playability while delivering a rich, resonant sound. This innovative design offers the perfect balance between durability and response, making it an ideal choice for today's rock musicians.

Designed to prevent tuning slips, Sire's premium locking tuners provide greater tuning stability and faster string changes. These tuners securely lock the strings, reducing slippage during intense playing and ensuring consistent performance, even with frequent bends and tremolo use.

Y Series

The Sire Y series by Larry Carlton features a modern, compact design with an alder body, bolt-on maple neck, and double-cut shape, designed for comfort, easy access to high frets, and balanced weight distribution.

It includes two models: the Y5, with HH configuration for powerful and versatile tones; and the Y10, also with dual humbuckers but with a two-point tremolo bridge and upgraded details for a more expressive playing experience. Both maintain the quality craftsmanship and practical focus that characterize Sire.

About Sire USA

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