An S-style Stunner by Way of Mr. 335
The Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS is a signature spin on the 3-single-coil solidbody, boasting a unique set of features designed to Larry Carlton’s exacting specs. Instead of utilizing industry-standard alder, this instrument boasts an exceptionally warm-sounding mahogany body — an excellent complement to the sparkle and the chime provided by this guitar’s trio of Standard-ST single-coils. Next, the rosewood-on-maple neck’s medium-jumbo frets, 9.5-inch radius, rolled fingerboard edges, and comfortable “C” shape offer a high-performance foundation upon which to build your style. A Sire standard 2-post tremolo bridge and Sire standard tuners bookend the Larry Carlton S3 SSS with rock-solid reliability, all adding up to an instrument with a top-end tone and a feel that defy its wallet-friendly price point.
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A neck built for performance
Every facet of the Larry Carlton S3 SSS' neck was designed with high-speed fingerboard finesse in mind — no surprise if you’re at all familiar with Mr. 335’s genre-defying chops! The S3 SSS starts with the time-tested formula of a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, then loaded up with beefy medium-jumbo frets in a 9.5-inch radius to facilitate smooth, low action and effortless bendability. Beyond that, the neck’s comfortable “C” shape is designed to conform to the palms of all manner of players, delivering a “just-right” profile that’s neither too thick or too thin.
Mahogany body for enhanced tonal warmth
Sweetwater carries a vast variety of 3-pickup double-cut solidbodies, but it’s a surprisingly rare occurrence for one of these instruments to depart from the typical alder or ash construction. The Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS defies this particular sonic convention with a lightweight mahogany body, imparting a warmer, rounder feel to this guitar’s tonal profile. It’s a perfect complement to the instrument's pickup configuration, smoothing out some of the high end while still retaining perfect note-to-note clarity.
A triple-threat of Standard-ST single-coils
The Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS is loaded with a trio of Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups, packed to the brim with glassy highs, mellow mids, punchy lows, and quacky in-between tones. These pickups provide an extraordinarily versatile foundation and cutting clarity that excels in all manner of tonal applications, from sparkling cleans to dark, moody jazz tones to screaming overdriven lead tones. Best of all, these pickups were designed in collaboration with studio and session legend Larry Carlton to all but guarantee their versatility and superb sonic range.
Sire Larry Carlton S3 SSS Electric Guitar Features:
- Designed in collaboration with studio and session legend Larry Carlton
- Mahogany body for a warmer tone than your typical 3-pickup solidbody
- Hard maple neck for improved stability
- Comfortable “C” shape to accommodate players of all styles and hand sizes
- Rosewood fingerboard with smooth rolled fingerboard edges
- Medium-jumbo frets in a 9.5-inch radius for maximum playability
- Sire 2-post tremolo bridge for dives and flutters with exceptional tuning stability
- 3 Sire Standard-ST single-coil pickups with a 5-way switch delivers glassy highs, round lows, and plenty of in-between quack
- Rock-solid Sire standard tuners
