Sire Larry Carlton S3 HSS New Gen

S Series Guitar with Versatile HSS Power

The S3 HSS New Gen expands the S Series with a versatile HSS pickup configuration, offering a wide range of tones suited for modern players. Built with upgraded features for dependable performance and long-term durability, it delivers excellent value while maintaining the comfortable playability the S Series is known for. Finished in modern colors and equipped with reliable hardware, the S3 HSS New Gen is designed to meet the demands of today’s players.

The S3 features an Indonesian mahogany body built on the S Series contoured double-cut design originally developed with Larry Carlton for the S7. Known for its lightweight balance and ergonomic comfort, the body is paired with a C-shaped hard maple neck and Sire’s EDGELESS™ rosewood fretboard for smooth, effortless playability.

The Sire New Gen body aesthetics of this model have been elevated with new lineup of colors and robust port to meet the demands of contemporary players. Labeled with "New Gen" on the pickguard for easy identification.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

• Body Material: Indonesian Mahogany
• Body Shape: Sire Double-Cut Body
• Body Color: D.Navy (Dark Navy), BK (Black), CAR (Candy Apple Red), AWH (Antique White), MGO (Metallic Gold)

NECK

• Neck Material: Hard Maple
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
• Scale: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
• Fingerboard Radius:  9.5"
• Frets: 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Bone Nut 42mm Width
• Inlay: Dot
• Neck Joint: Four Bolts Steel Plate

ELECTRONICS

• Pickup: Sire Standard HSS Pickup Set
• Controls: 5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
• Knobs: IV Standard Control Knobs

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Sire Modern Tremolo Bridge (2 Post Type)
• String Spacing: 10.8mm
• Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuner
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: Mint Green (D.Navy, CAR), BK 3ply (BK), Tortoise (AWH)