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Sire Larry Carlton S3 BK

Description

Essential Information About the "Sire S-Style Black" Guitar

  • Sleek and Professional Aesthetic: satin black finish with black pickguard for a discreet look on stage and in the studio.
  • True S-Style Versatility: set of 3 Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups and 5-position selector switch, from bright clean tones to punchy crunch.
  • Immediate Comfort: maple neck with C profile, 9.5" radius, 22 Medium Jumbo frets for smooth vibrato and bends.
  • Reliable Tuning: 4-point bolt-on neck joint, bone nut, and modern Sire tremolo for solid tuning stability.

An S-Style Designed for Efficiency

Positioned as an accessible benchmark in the range, the "Sire S-Style Black" focuses on essentials: optimized ergonomics, immediately usable tones, and clean finishes. The Indonesian mahogany body provides a warm tonal foundation, while the chrome hardware ensures reassuring durability for intensive use.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Ideal for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a reliable and versatile S-Style electric guitar. Its palette easily covers pop, rock, funk, blues, reggae, and "electric folk" textures. The dynamic response is reactive to right-hand nuances and volume knob playing.

The Sound

The trio of Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups delivers precise highs, articulate mids, and controlled lows. Positions 2 and 4, combining pickups, produce the characteristic scooped snap typical for funk and rhythmic pop-rock. The mahogany body adds midrange warmth, while the maple neck provides attack, and the rosewood fingerboard softens the high frequencies. The modern tremolo adds sustain and controlled expressiveness without compromising tuning when used moderately.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Nickel string sets 9-42 for a soft feel or 10-46 for more tension, S-Style format padded gig bag or hard case, adjustable strap (leather or nylon), curved capo suited to 9.5" radius, stable folding stand. These accessories ensure protection, comfort, and reliability daily without altering the instrument?s balance.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Wood: Indonesian mahogany
  • Shape: Sire S-Style
  • Finish: Black
  • Pickguard: Black

Neck

  • Wood: maple, C profile
  • Fingerboard: rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
  • Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
  • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo, approx. 2.7 mm / 0.106"
  • Nut: bone, width 42 mm / 1.65"
  • Inlays: dots
  • Joint: 4-screw steel plate (bolt-on neck)

Electronics

  • Pickups: Sire Standard-ST Set (3 single-coils)
  • Controls: 5-position selector, 1 volume, 1 tone
  • Knobs: Strat-style

Miscellaneous

  • Bridge: modern Sire tremolo
  • Tuners: Sire standard
  • Hardware: chrome
Brand reference number: LC166
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