Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS Electric Guitar in Natural

£1,199.00

Fans of S-type guitars will feel very much at home with the Larry Carlton S10 SSS, a high-end model in Sire’s S series. It features three Seymour Duncan single-coil pickups, a Gotoh-branded tremolo bridge, a gorgeous, grainy Swamp Ash body and a rolled Maple neck that feels effortless to traverse at speed. Like the S10 […]

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Description

Fans of S-type guitars will feel very much at home with the Larry Carlton S10 SSS, a high-end model in Sire’s S series. It features three Seymour Duncan single-coil pickups, a Gotoh-branded tremolo bridge, a gorgeous, grainy Swamp Ash body and a rolled Maple neck that feels effortless to traverse at speed. Like the S10 HSS model, it also comes bundled with a hard case for easy storage and transportation between gigs.

Key features

  • Comfort and elegance – Sire’s Edgeless™ fretboard design features rolled, smoothened edges for a superior feel and playing experience.
  • S-S-S Seymour Duncan pickup configuration – The traditional strat-like pickup array produces light, clean and well-defined tones.
  • Gotoh branded bridge – You can achieve effortless bends and vibrato with the modern style Gotoh 510TS-SFI tremolo bridge.

Seymour Duncan S-S-S pickup array

The Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS comes installed with three Seymour Duncan pickups that provide a range of sparkling, yet warm single-coil tones, which makes for an extremely well-rounded instrument. The 5-way selector switch yields five different sounds in total.

High-quality hardware

High-end hardware consists of a Gotoh-branded, 510TS-SF1 modern tremolo bridge with solid steel saddles and premium locking tuners – all finished in stunning gold. These quality components make the S10 SSS a stunning-looking strat-alike that oozes class and sophistication.

Swamp Ash, S-style design

The Sire Larry Carlton S10 SSS guitars feature a traditional S-style body made of Swamp Ash, the distinctive grain of which shines through in the finish. This is connected to a C-shaped, hard Maple neck with stainless frets that has been rolled and smoothened for a fluid, comfortable playing experience.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Swamp Ash
  • Body Shape: Sire S-Style Shape
  • Colour: Natural

Neck

  • Neck Material: Hard Maple
  • Neck Shape: C-Shape
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12-14” Compound Radius
  • Number of Frets Total: 22 (2.7mm Medium Jumbo Stainless)
  • String Nut: Bone, 42mm width
  • Inlay: Abalone Dot
  • Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate

Electronics

  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan Single Coil Pickup Set (S-S-S)
  • Controls: 5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
  • Knobs: Strat Knob

Hardware

  • Bridge: Gotoh 510TS-SF1 Gold
  • Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Locking Tuner
  • Hardware Finish: Gold

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About the manufacturer

Sire

Sire has quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-quality instruments that combine professional performance with exceptional value. Best known for its collaboration with legendary bassist Marcus Miller, the brand focuses on precision engineering, smooth playability, and tonal versatility. Sire’s basses and guitars feature premium components like rolled fretboard edges, active preamps, and solid tonewoods that rival instruments costing far more. Designed to meet the needs of modern players across genres, Sire blends craftsmanship and innovation to make great tone accessible to everyone, from aspiring musicians to seasoned professionals seeking reliability without compromise.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Natural

Natural guitars showcase the beauty of the wood itself, with finishes that highlight the grain, colour, and character of each piece. Favoured by players who appreciate simplicity and authenticity, natural finishes let the instrument’s craftsmanship and tonewoods speak for themselves. Whether it’s the warm glow of mahogany or the bright shimmer of maple, a natural guitar has a timeless, organic look that never goes out of style. These instruments often feel more connected to their acoustic roots, offering both visual elegance and a sense of purity that appeals to musicians across all genres.

SSS

SSS describes a pickup configuration using three single-coil pickups, typically found on Strat-style electric guitars. This layout offers a wide range of tonal options by allowing different pickup combinations, including the classic in-between positions that blend two pickups together.

Tonally, SSS setups are known for bright, clear, and articulate sounds with plenty of high-end detail and dynamic response. They are popular in blues, funk, pop, indie, and classic rock, particularly for clean and lightly driven tones where clarity, sparkle, and expressive playing feel are important.