Larry Carlton S3 SSS TS
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Larry Carlton
S3 SSS TS
Product Info
Article Number:
572714
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S3 SSS TS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S3 is a seriously cool, affordable take on a classic Strat. It nails that warm, articulate vintage tone Carlton is known for, and the bolt-on neck feels fantastic. It's perfect for blues, jazz, and classic rock players wanting that authentic vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S3 SSS TS
- 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
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for blues and jazz.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • S3 single-coil pickups provide articulate, vintage-inspired clarity.
- • Well-executed 2-post tremolo allows for subtle vibrato effects.
CONS
- • Mahogany body may result in a slightly heavier feel compared to alder.
- • Rosewood fingerboard can be prone to drying and cracking with inconsistent humidity.
- • SSS configuration limits versatility for players needing heavier distortion.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
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
They capture a similar vibe – articulate and clear – but the S3s lean a bit warmer and less brittle, offering a more forgiving response.
The 2-post tremolo is surprisingly stable for a guitar in this price range, but it's not a high-end locking trem – expect some minor tuning adjustments with aggressive use.
It's a comfortable, modern 'C' shape – not too thick or chunky, offering a good balance for various hand sizes and playing styles.
