Sire Larry Carlton A3 Parlour Electro Acoustic Guitar in Natural

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£359.00

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Description

The Sire A3 Parlour is a compact size acoustic guitar which blends unique tone with vintage aesthetics & modern trends. The neck has been given the Sire Edgeless neck treatment for a more natural grip, to provide a more comfortable and portable playing experience.

Key Features

  • Classic Parlour Design – Parlour shaped guitars have the smallest acoustic guitar body size. The have a light, focused and balanced sound, perfect for bringing out subtle nuances of fingerpicking.
  • Mahogany & Spruce Construction – The tonal combination of Mahogany & Spruce provides great balance and versatility.
  • Comfort and elegance – Sire’s Edgeless fretboard design features rolled, smoothened edges for a superior feel and premium playing experience.

Sire

Founded in the late ’90s, Sire has grown from strength to strength fuelled with ambition to offer the highest quality acoustic, electric and bass guitars at the most affordable prices they can possibly be. Carefully crafted with premium materials, select hardware and though-out electronics these instruments are renowned for their exceptional build, superior playability and professional sound. With models to suit every level and style of playing, there’s a Sire for everyone!

Specifications

  • Body Shape: Larry Carlton’s Parlour Shape
  • Body Top Material: Roasted Solid Spruce
  • Body Side Material: Mahogany
  • Body Back Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C-Shape
  • Scale: 25.5″
  • Fingerboard Material: Hardmaple or Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16″
  • Frets: 2.0 mm Small
  • String Nut: Bone Nut 43mm Width
  • String Saddle: Bone Saddle 72mm Width
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Neck Joint: Dove Tail Joint
  • Preamp: SIRE SIB Acoustic EQ System
  • Pickup: 1 Piezo(under Saddle), 1 Condenser Mic.
  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone, Mic Mix
  • Knobs: Sire Acoustic Knob
  • Tuning Gear: Sire Acoustic Diecasting Standard
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome

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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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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Guitar

Explore electric, acoustic and bass guitars across a wide range of playing styles, body shapes and specifications. The most useful differences include scale length, construction, pickup type, neck profile, materials and whether the instrument is intended for amplified, acoustic or hybrid use. Use the narrower guitar categories and feature tags to compare instruments with similar designs rather than relying on appearance alone.

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Parlour Guitar

Parlour guitars are small-bodied acoustic guitars that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed for intimate, indoor playing rather than large rooms or stages. Their compact size makes them comfortable to hold and easy to play, with a focused sound that prioritises clarity and balance over volume.

Tonally, parlour guitars are known for a clear midrange, quick response, and a slightly woody or boxy character. They work particularly well for fingerstyle, blues, folk, and early roots music, and are often chosen by players who value detail, dynamics, and a vintage feel, especially for home playing and recording.