Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue

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Larry Carlton Q3 Midnight Blue

Larry Carlton

Q3 Midnight Blue

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610935
Model: Q3 Midnight Blue
Price: $515.90

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This Larry Carlton Q3 is a seriously cool guitar for blues, jazz, and classic rock players. The mahogany construction gives it a warm, vintage vibe, and the LC Standard pickups have a surprising amount of bite. It's an excellent choice for players wanting a quality instrument with a comfortable feel, without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton Q3 Blue
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • White Pearloid/Abalone block fingerboard inlays in the form of a rounded rectangle
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 254 mm (10")
  • Scale: 635 mm (25")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 medium jumbo
  • Pickup: 2 LC Standard Humbucker
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Sire Standard 6-point bridge
  • Standard die-cast machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Blue
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant, and balanced tone.
  • • Comfortable C-profile neck enhances playability and speed.
  • • LC Standard humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate and powerful voice.
  • • Solid hardware and construction suggest a level of quality above its price point.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fretboard may feel a bit dry for some players; consider oiling.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for extreme genres.
  • • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly heavier feel.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 LC Standard Humbucker
Scale Length 635 mm (25 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Sire Standard 6-point
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

They offer a similar overall tonal character—a warm, slightly compressed sound—but with a slightly more refined, smoother edge than some hotter alternatives.
It's a fairly standard C shape, not overly thick or thin, leaning towards a vintage feel—comfortable for most hand sizes.
It's common for rosewood fretboards to need a little fret dressing upon arrival; a quick visit to a tech should resolve any minor sharpness.

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