Larry Carlton S3 CAR New Gen

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Larry Carlton S3 CAR New Gen

Larry Carlton

S3 CAR New Gen

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 611228
Model: S3 CAR New Gen
Price: $515.90

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This Larry Carlton S3 CAR is a seriously solid option for players seeking that classic ST vibe. The mahogany body gives it a warm, full tone, and the Sire pickups are surprisingly versatile. It's a great choice for blues, rock, and even some funk if you’re looking for a reliable and affordable workhorse.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton S3 CAR New Gen
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard inlays: Dots
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Three Sire Standard-ST single coils
  • One volume control
  • One tone control
  • 5-way switch
  • Tremolo
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • Colour: Candy Apple Red
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant sustain and excellent tonal foundation
  • • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability and balanced feel
  • • Sire Standard-ST pickups deliver a bright, articulate, and versatile vintage tone
  • • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a snappy, responsive attack
CONS
  • • Tremolo system might require setup and maintenance for optimal tuning stability
  • • Mahogany body can make it slightly heavier than some ST-style guitars
  • • Limited pickup configuration restricts tonal versatility compared to more complex models

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Sire Standard-ST Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'C' profile is comfortable and familiar, but generally a bit more modern – slightly thinner than some of the older, more rounded Fender necks.
They're more on the mellow side, offering clarity and articulation rather than high output. Expect a vintage-style tone with a good amount of snap.
It's a standard tremolo system, not a floating trem, and it’s not blocked from the factory, allowing for some vibrato action.

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