Larry Carlton S3 HSS CAR New Gen
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Larry Carlton
S3 HSS CAR New Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
611242
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S3 HSS CAR New Gen
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S3 HSS is a fantastic choice for players seeking a versatile, workhorse guitar with a warm, vintage vibe. The mahogany body and Sire pickups give it a nice growl, while the tremolo adds a touch of flair. It's a solid instrument for blues, rock, and even some funk, offering a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S3 HSS CAR New Gen
- Electric Guitar
- 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: Candy Apple Red
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant low-end frequencies.
- • Maple neck offers excellent sustain and a comfortable C profile.
- • Sire pickups deliver versatile tones, from glassy cleans to crunchy overdrive.
- • Tremolo system allows for expressive vibrato and subtle pitch bending.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Sire H-S-S (Humbucker, Single-Coil, Single-Coil)
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 tremolo is functional and provides decent vibrato, but the spring tension might feel a bit lighter and the range slightly more limited than a classic Fender system.
It's a modern C profile – comfortable and relatively thin, offering easier playability for a wider range of players, but perhaps lacking the fuller feel of a true vintage C.
The humbucker at the bridge does a good job of noise reduction, and the overall pickup design is fairly well-balanced, so you can push the amp without too much hum, but it’s not a noise-canceling marvel.
