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Sire Larry Carlton S3 New Gen

Regular price: $459.00
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Sale price: $459.00

Your Go-To S-Series Guitar, Elevated

The S3 New Gen builds on the S Series platform with upgraded features designed to deliver reliable performance and long-term durability. With refined construction, modern finishes, and enhanced hardware, the S3 New Gen is built to meet the needs of today’s players while offering exceptional value.

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THE S SERIES BODY AND NECK

The S3 features an Indonesian mahogany body built on the S Series contoured double-cut design originally developed with Larry Carlton for the S7. Known for its lightweight balance and ergonomic comfort, the body is paired with a C-shaped hard maple neck and Sire’s EDGELESS™ rosewood fretboard for smooth, effortless playability.

SIRE STANDARD SSS PICKUP SET

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

SIRE NEW GEN BODY AESTHETICS

The Sire New Gen body aesthetics of this model have been elevated with new lineup of colors and robust port to meet the demands of contemporary players. Labeled with "New Gen" on the pickguard for easy identification.

BODY

Body Material: Indonesian Mahogany
Body Shape: Sire Double-Cut Body
Body Color: D.Navy (Dark Navy), BK (Black), CAR (Candy Apple Red), AWH (Antique White), MGO (Metallic Gold)

NECK

Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Bone Nut 42mm Width
Inlay: Dot
Neck Joint: Four Bolts Steel Plate

ELECTRONICS

Pickup: Sire Standard SSS Pickup Set
Controls: 5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
Knobs: IV Standard Control Knobs

HARDWARE

Bridge: Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)
Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuner
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Mint Green (D.Navy, CAR), BK 3ply (BK), Tortoise (AWH)

Body
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Body Material	Indonesian Mahogany	Indonesian Mahogany	Alder	North American Alder	North American Alder with Flame Maple Veneer	North American Alder	North American Alder	North American Alder with Solid Poplar Burl	Swamp Ash	Indonesian Mahogany	North American Alder with Solid Swamp Ash Top	North American Alder
Body Shape	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body	Sire Double-Cut Body
Neck
Neck Material	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Hard Maple (BK, 3TS, WH, CAR, Skyburst.SP) and Roasted Maple (Metallic Gold)	Hard Maple (3TS, TP, WH, BK) and Roasted Maple (Metallic Gold)	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Hard Maple	Roasted Maple	Roasted Maple
Neck Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape	C-Shape
Scale	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"	25.5"
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hardmaple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple (TBL.S, STR) and Rosewood (TBK.S, NT.S) Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple (BK, 3TS, WH) and Rosewood (MGO, CAR, Skyburst.SP) Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple (3TS, TP, WH) and Rosewood (MGO, BK) Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Hard Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Roasted Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)	Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius	9.5"	9.5"	9.5"	9.5"	9.5~14" Compound Radius	9.5~14" Compound Radius	9.5~14" Compound Radius	12~14" Compound Radius	12~14" Compound Radius	9.5"	9.5~14" Compound Radius	9.5~14" Compound Radius
Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Stainless Frets
String Nut	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Bone Nut, 42mm Width	Graphtech Tusq XL 42mm Width	Graphtech Tusq XL 42mm Width	Graphtech Tusq XL 42mm Width	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Bone Nut 42mm Width	Graphtech Tusq XL 42mm Width	Graphtech Tusq XL 42mm Width
Inlay	Dot	Dot	BK Dot	—	WH or BK Pearloid/Abalone Rounded-rectangular Block	Luminlay Dot	Luminlay Dot	Abalone Dot	Abalone Dot	Dot	WH Pearloid/Abalone Rounded-rectangular Block	WH Pearloid/Abalone Rounded-rectangular Block
Neck Joint	Four Bolts Steel Plate	Four Bolts Steel Plate	Four Bolts Steel plate	Four Bolts Steel plate	Four Bolts Steel plate	Four Bolts Steel Plate	Four Bolts Steel Plate	Four Bolts Steel plate	Four Bolts Steel plate	Four Bolt Steel plate	Four Bolt Steel plate	Four Bolt Steel plate
ELECTRONICS
Pickup	Sire Standard-ST Pickup Set (S-S-S)	Sire Standard HSS Pickup Set	Sire LC Super-V pickup set (HSS)	Sire LC Super-V pickup set (SSS)	Sire LC Super HSS Pickup Set	Sire LC HSS Pickup Set	Sire LC Super SSS Pickup Set	Seymour Duncan HSS Pickup Set	Seymour Duncan Single Coil Set (S-S-S)	Sire Standard HSS Pickup Set	Sire LC Super HSS Pickup Set	Sire LC Super HSS Pickup Set
Controls	5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone (Neck & Middle), Tone (Bridge)	5-way lever switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone	5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
Hardware
Knobs	IV ST Knob	IV Standard Control Knobs	Classic Control Knobs	Ivory Control Knobs	IV Standard Control Knobs	IV Standard Control Knobs	IV Standard Control Knobs	Gold Metal Dome Knob	Ivory Control Knobs	IV Standard Control Knobs	IV Standard Control Knobs	Metal Dome Knob
Bridge	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)	S7V 2-post Bridge(Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	Gotoh 510TS-FE1 Gold	Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold	Sire Standard Tremolo Bridge (6-Screw Tremolo Type)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)	Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)
Tuning Gear	Sire Standard Tuner	Sire Standard Tuner	Sire Standard Tuner	Sire Standard Tuners	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Basic Diecasting Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner	Sire Premium Locking Tuner
Hardware Finish	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Gold	Gold	Chrome	Chrome	Black
Pick Guard	Mint Green(D.Navy, CAR), BK 3ply(BK), Tortoise(AWH)	Mint Green(D.Navy, CAR), BK 3ply(BK), Tortoise(AWH)	—	Mint Green(SGM, BK), Tortoise(3TS, OW), BK 3ply(NT)	Black (TBL.S, TBK.S, NT.S, STR.S). Aluminum pickguard is included in the package.	Black (MGO), Mint Green(3TS, Skyburst Sp., CAR, White) and Tortoise (Black). Aluminum pickguard is included in the package.	Mint Green (3TS, Tidepool, White), Tortoise (Black), Black (Metallic Gold). Aluminum pickguard is included in the package.	—	BK 3PLY (NT), Mint Green (TS)	Mint Green	BK 3ply	None