Larry Carlton S3 SSS DR
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Larry Carlton
S3 SSS DR
Product Info
Article Number:
572713
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S3 SSS DR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S3 is a seriously well-voiced instrument, perfect for players seeking a classic, clean tone. The mahogany body and S3 pickups nail that vintage Strat vibe without the exorbitant price tag. It's an ideal choice for blues, country, and lighter rock styles where clarity and warmth are paramount.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S3 SSS DR
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Ivory Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pick up: 3 S3 Single Coils
- 1 x Volume and 2 x tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- 3-Ply Mint Green pickguard
- Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Dakota Red
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • The S3 single-coil pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and balanced vintage vibe.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and contributes to a bright, focused response.
- • The 9.5” radius rosewood fingerboard is comfortable for both chording and lead playing.
CONS
- • Mahogany body may make it slightly heavier than some players prefer.
- • The 2-post tremolo is functional, but lacks the refinement of a premium system.
- • SSS configuration limits versatility for players needing heavier distortion tones.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
3 x S3 Single Coils
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
The 'C' profile is similar in shape but generally a bit more modern, with slightly less pronounced shoulders than a very old Strat neck.
Yes, they are standard Strat-style pickups and easily interchangeable, although you might need to adjust the shielding to maintain noise levels.
It's generally decent straight out of the box, but a slight setup – particularly adjusting the spring claw – will improve tuning stability with heavy tremolo use.
