Essential Information About the Sire Q3 "Midnight Blue" Guitar
- Modern Q design with double cutaway, lightweight body, and smooth access to the 22nd fret.
- Two LC Standard humbuckers with push-pull coil-splitting for single-coil tones and brighter textures.
- Rosewood fingerboard with 10" / 254 mm radius, comfortable C-shaped neck profile, Medium Jumbo frets.
- "Midnight Blue" finish with chrome hardware and refined details for a premium look.
The Q Series by Sire: The Contemporary Spirit of the Double Cut
A modern evolution of the double cutaway, the Sire Q3 sits at the heart of the Q range with specifications designed for versatility and reliability. Clean construction, effortless access to the upper frets, and simple yet effective electronics make it a stage and studio companion ready to handle rehearsals, gigs, and recordings without hassle.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Designed for
beginner to intermediate musicians seeking a single "Swiss Army knife" guitar, the Q3 excels in
pop, rock, blues, indie, and light funk. The humbuckers? coil-split delivers the snap needed for percussive rhythms, while the humbucker positions provide creamy crunch and singing leads, clean or overdriven.
Sound
The
mahogany body imparts warm mids and natural sustain. The
set neck enhances the body-neck connection for a more balanced response across the spectrum. The
LC Standard humbuckers offer a dense, quiet foundation ideal for controlled distortion; in
push-pull mode, coil splitting opens up airy tones, precise for arpeggios and cutting for rhythm. The
25" / 635 mm scale length adds playability and comfort, facilitating bends and vibrato while maintaining good tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Opt for
6-string electric guitar strings in 9-42 gauge for flexibility or 10-46 for more stability, a quality
6.35 mm jack cable, a well-adjusted
standard strap for balance, and a
clip-on tuner for quick tuning on stage. A
curved capo compatible with 9.5"?10" radius fingerboards will fit perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: Mahogany
- Shape: Sire Q shape (double cutaway)
- Pickguard: None
- Finish: M.Blue ("Midnight Blue")
- Hardware: Chrome
Neck
- Neck: Mahogany, C-shaped profile
- Joint: Set neck
- Scale length: 25" / 635 mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 10" / 254 mm
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo (approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106")
- Nut: Bone, width 43 mm / 1.69"
- Inlays: Rounded block pearloid white/abalone
Electronics
- Pickups: LC Standard Humbucker Pickup Set (H-H)
- Controls: Volume, Tone (push-pull coil split)
- Selector: 3-position switch
- Knobs: Gold knobs
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: Sire Standard 6-screw
- Tuners: Standard tuners
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