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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
S3 SSS DRD
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Sire S3 SSS 'Dakota Red' Larry Carlton Signature Electric Guitar is a fresh take on the timeless three-single-coil design, enhanced with features that meet the standards of session legend Larry Carlton. Its mahogany body offers a warmer, rounder tone than traditional alder or ash, perfectly complementing the crisp response of its trio of Sire Standard-ST single-coils. With a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, medium-jumbo frets, and a 9.5" radius, the S3 SSS feels fast, comfortable, and stage-ready in any musical setting.
The pickups are voiced for balance and clarity, giving you shimmering highs, defined mids, and a punchy low end with that classic “quack” in positions 2 and 4. Whether you're after chiming clean tones, gritty blues leads, or smooth jazz phrasing, this guitar delivers. The rolled fingerboard edges and “C”-shaped neck profile ensure exceptional comfort, while the Sire 2-post tremolo and stable tuners make it a reliable performer for live or studio use.
Features
Mahogany body for rich, warm tonal character
SSS pickup layout voiced for vintage clarity and sparkle
Comfortable C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
2-post tremolo bridge provides smooth vibrato and stable tuning
Designed with Larry Carlton for professional-grade tone and feel
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: Larry Carlton S3
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Color: Dakota Red
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Radius: 9.5"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Ivory Dots
Number of Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.653"
Nut Material: Bone
Bridge: Sire Standard Tremolo
Tuners: Sire Standard
Neck Pickup: Sire Standard ST Single-coil
Middle Pickup: Sire Standard ST Single-coil
Bridge Pickup: Sire Standard ST Single-coil
Controls: 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone
Switching: 5-way Blade Pickup Switch
Strings: D'Addario, .010–.046
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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