Larry Carlton S3 SNB
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Larry Carlton
S3 SNB
Product Info
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The Larry Carlton S3 SNB is a fantastic value for players seeking a classic Strat-style feel and tone. It nails that vintage vibe with a warm mahogany body and snappy bolt-on neck, while the Sire pickups offer a surprising level of clarity and punch. This is a superb choice for blues, classic rock, and country players on a budget.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S3 SNB
- Electric guitar
- Mahogany body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Sire Standard ST single coils (middle and neck) 1 Sire Standard ST humbucker (bridge)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- White pickguard
- Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Sonic Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Sire Standard ST pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and balanced sonic palette.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy feel and easy playability, common in vintage Strats.
- • The 9.5” radius fingerboard is comfortable for both chording and lead work.
CONS
- • Mahogany body might be a bit heavier than some players prefer for extended gigs.
- • Bolt-on neck construction can lack the premium feel of a set-neck design.
- • While versatile, the single humbucker limits its suitability for heavily distorted genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Sire Standard ST Single Coils (Middle/Neck), 1 Sire Standard ST Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-voiced humbucker – not overly aggressive, but with enough output for rhythm and lead work, leaning towards a vintage PAF character.
The 2-post tremolo is decent for the price point, but you'll need to set it up properly and potentially upgrade the springs for optimal stability.
It's slightly flatter than a typical '60s C, offering a more modern feel, but still comfortable and familiar to most Strat players.
