Capturing the essence of classic design and sonic versatility
A higher-tier version of the J3 equipped with a new LC vintage pickups set and another branded vintage tremolo bridge. This combination delivers a vintage look, exhibiting a well-focused, solid, and clear sound profile. This type was first introduced to Jazz players but was eventually enjoyed and utilized by rock and alternative players during the '60s.
SIRE TRADITIONAL GUITAR BODY
An attractive traditional Jazz offset body. It has a reconstructed edgy look of an S-style guitar.
SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL GUITAR TONE SET
Electronics and hardware configuration achieving the traditional electric guitar sound choice of players. Composed of the new LC Vintage Jazzmaster Pickup Sets producing thick sound and high output: a new branded vintage type bridge and a tremolo unit that rhythmically changes the volume and signal of the sound being produced: a 3-way Toggle Switch, and knobs for volume and tone controls.
Specifications
BODY
body material north american alder
body shape Sire JM shape
body color blue (blue)
sgm (surf green metallic)
3ts (3 tone sunburst)
cgm (champagne gold metallic)
wh (white)
NECK
neck material hard maple
neck shape C-shape
scale 25.5"
fingerboard material ebony (wh, 3ts, cgm)
hard maple (blue, sgm)
edgeless™ (rolled fretboard edges)
fingerboard radius 9.5"
frets 2.7 mm medium jumbo, 22 frets
string nut bone nut, 42mm width
neck joint four bolt steel plate
ELECTRONICS
pickups LC Vintage Jazzmaster pickup sets
controls 3way toggle switch
volume
tone
knobs white strato knob
HARDWARE
bridge Göldo/Sire "Vintage" JM-type bridge & DG tremolo
tuning gear Sire Premium locking tuner
hardware finish chrome
pickguard mint green (wh, sgm, blue)
tortoise (cgm, 3ts)
THE GO-TO S-STYLE SIRE GUITAR
The traditional S-shaped electric guitar is improved with electronics and hardware specs that are Larry Carlton-appointed to match most types of guitar playing styles from classic to contemporary. It offers modified neck features that make the playing experience and its value more exceptional.
FEATURES
- The wood materials used on the body and neck of the S3 are specified to match the playing experience acquired from higher priced guitars.
- Its electronics and hardware
Finely configured to the tonal preferences of Larry Carlton.
- EDGELESS
The fretboard edges of this guitar are meticulously rolled and smoothend to give you an apgrade neck feel and enhance your overall playing experience.
- Finely detailed hardware and defined electronics
To give the kind of feel and sound quality usually found on higher level models.
- The S-style body
The Mahogany made body of the S3 is patterned from the Larry Carlton- approved traditional S-style shape of the S7 known to be lightwight and comfortable.
- The S-style neck
A C- chaped hard maple neck with edgeless rosewood fretboard to make landing of chords and guitar solos seem effortless.
- Sire standard ST pickup set
The Standard-ST Pickup Set features three specially tuned single-coil pickups, delivering a versatile range of sophisticated tonal options. The pickups are designed to capture the essence of Larry Carlton's signature sound, offering crisp highs, warm mids, and dynamic clarity across all positions—bridge, middle, and neck.
Specifications
BODY
body material mahogany
body shape sire s-style shape
body color ts (tabacco sunburst)
vwh (vintage white)
drd (dakota red)
pk (pink)
snb (sonic blue)
bk (black)
NECK
neck material hard maple
neck shape C-shape
scale 25.5"
fingerboard material rosewood, edgeless™ (rolled fretboard edges)
fingerboard radius 9.5"
frets 2.7mm medium jumbo
string nut bone nut, 42mm width
inlay ivory dot
neck joint four bolt steel square plate
ELECTRONICS
pickups sire standard-st pickup set
controls volume
tone
5 way lever switch
knobs bk strat knob (volume and tone)
HARDWARE
bridge sire standard tremolo bridge (2 post type)
tuning gear sire standard tuner
hardware finish chrome
pick guard white 3ply
electric guitar S-style tobacco sunburst
THE GO-TO S-STYLE SIRE GUITAR
The traditional S-shaped electric guitar is improved with electronics and hardware specs that are Larry Carlton-appointed to match most types of guitar playing styles from classic to contemporary. It offers modified neck features that make the playing experience and its value more exceptional.
FEATURES
- The wood materials used on the body and neck of the S3 are specified to match the playing experience acquired from higher priced guitars.
- Its electronics and hardware
Finely configured to the tonal preferences of Larry Carlton.
- EDGELESS
The fretboard edges of this guitar are meticulously rolled and smoothend to give you an apgrade neck feel and enhance your overall playing experience.
- Finely detailed hardware and defined electronics
To give the kind of feel and sound quality usually found on higher level models.
- The S-style body
The Mahogany made body of the S3 is patterned from the Larry Carlton- approved traditional S-style shape of the S7 known to be lightwight and comfortable.
- The S-style neck
A C- chaped hard maple neck with edgeless rosewood fretboard to make landing of chords and guitar solos seem effortless.
- Sire super ST pickup set
Composed of Larry Carlton approved humbucking in the bridge position and a single coil in the middle and towards the neck to showcase his sophisticated tonal varieties.
BODY
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Sire S-Style Shape
Body Color: TS, VWH, DRD, PINK, SNB, BK
NECK
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape:: C-Shape
Scale: 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood, Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 2.7mm Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Bone Nut, 42mm Width
Inlay: Ivory Dot
Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Square Plate
ELECTRONICS
Pickups: Sire Standard-ST Pickup Set
Controls: Volume, Tone, 5 Way Lever Switch
Knobs: BK Strat Knob(Volume and Tone)
HARDWARE
Bridge: Sire Standard Tremolo Bridge(2 Post Type)
Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuner
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pick guard: White 3ply
electric guitar T-style tide pool
The Go-To T-Style Guitar, Upgraded for Modern Play
Sire T3 New Gen is the reimagined version of the Larry Carlton-approved electric guitar in the T-style line with modified neck features at a competitive value. It is now designed with trendy colors and has a robust port to meet the demands of modern players.
Sire has always prioritized perfecting our necks, with features like rolled edges requiring exceptional craftsmanship. For the New Gen, we took it further by adding stainless steel frets—renowned for their durability—making our necks even better. This upgrade demanded unparalleled effort, elevating our meticulous process to new heights.
THE T-STYLE BODY & NECK
Made with Indonesian Mahogany, T-shaped body guarantees a tight and balanced tone, the perfect tonal platform for the thick-sounding pickups and C-shaped hard Maple neck with EDGELESS™ Rosewood fretboard to make landing of chords & guitar solos seem effortless.
SIRE NEW GEN STANDARD-T PICKUP SET
A newly tuned Larry Carlton-approved 2 single-coil pick up set designed to produce his tonal preferences in a T-style electric guitar.
SIRE NEW GEN BODY AESTHETICS
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 S-Style shape
body color butterscotch
3ts (3 tone sunburst)
tp (tide pool)
sgm (surf green metallic)
NECK
neck material hard maple
neck shape C-shape
scale 25.5"
fingerboard material rosewood 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-T pickup set
controls 5way lever switch
volume
tone
knobs iv strat knob
HARDWARE
bridge Sire Standard T-bridge (6 individual saddles)
tuning gear Sire Standard tuner
hardware finish chrome
pickguard mint green (car, tp, sgm)
bk 3ply (bb)
