Larry Carlton S3 HSS AWH New Gen
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Larry Carlton
S3 HSS AWH New Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
611241
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S3 HSS AWH New Gen
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S3 is a seriously well-built instrument for the money. The mahogany body gives it a lovely warmth, and the Sire pickups are surprisingly versatile – great for blues, rock, and even some funk. It's an excellent choice for players seeking a comfortable, reliable guitar with a vintage vibe and modern functionality.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S3 HSS AW New Gen
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 Sire H-S-S humbucker (bridge) and 2 Sire H-S-S single coils (neck and middle)
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Tremolo
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Antique White
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability.
- • Sire pickups provide versatile tones, from clean to driven.
- • Bolt-on neck construction adds snap and responsiveness.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • Tremolo system might require occasional setup for optimal tuning stability.
- • HSS configuration might not appeal to players seeking a purely humbucker sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Sire H-S-S humbucker & single coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is a modern interpretation, a bit more substantial than a very thin vintage 'C', but still comfortable and easy to play.
They are designed to be closer to vintage specs, offering a balanced output and clarity without being overly hot – very usable across a range of amps.
It's a vintage-style tremolo, not a floating design, offering subtle vibrato without significant tuning instability if properly set up.
