Sire Bass Guitars A4-GS-VS Larry

The Sound of a Legend, Accessible to All.

Looking for the sweet spot between an unaffordable high-end guitar and a limited student instrument? The Sire Larry Carlton A4-G is exactly that. Designed in collaboration with jazz-fusion legend Larry Carlton, this guitar redefines everything we thought we knew about value for money.

Why choose the A4-G?

• Rolled Edges Comfort: If you've ever played a vintage guitar, you know that the edge of the fretboard is smooth and rounded. Sire replicates this feeling of "instant comfort" on the A4-G. No more fingers cut by sharp frets.

• The Versatility of the Grand Auditorium: More balanced than a Dreadnought, more powerful than a Parlor. It's the ideal size for moving seamlessly from rhythmic strumming to delicate fingerpicking.

• SIB (Simple is Best) System: The nightmare of acoustic guitarists is the "duck-like" sound of piezo pickups. Sire has solved this. The SIB preamp combines a piezo pickup (for clarity) and an internal microphone (for body and air). You can blend the two for a studio-quality sound, plugged directly into the amp.

• Solid Back: Unlike the A3 series, the A4 features a solid mahogany back. The result? Significantly superior projection and harmonic richness.

Technical Specifications

Comparison: Sire vs. The Competition

How does the A4-G compare to giants like Taylor or Yamaha in a similar price range?

FAQ – Les questions les plus posées sur le Web

We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions from internet users about the Sire Acoustic series to help you decide.

1. What difference does "Roasted Spruce" really make?

The roasting process removes excess moisture and crystallizes the wood's resins. This makes the guitar more stable in the face of humidity changes (ideal for our Quebec winters!) and gives it a warmer, stronger, and more mature sound right out of the box.

2. Is the Sire A4-G entirely solid?

Almost! It has a solid top and a solid back. Only the sides are laminated to ensure a solid structure. This is a superior configuration to most guitars in this price range that only have a solid top.

3. Is the SIB electronic system complicated to use?

Not at all. "SIB" stands for Simple Is Best. You have three knobs: Volume, Equalization (Tone), and Mix. The latter is magical: turn it to adjust how much of the "internal pickup" you want to blend with the piezo sound.

4. Is this guitar suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. Although it's an intermediate/pro level instrument, the "Rolled Edges" (rounded fretboard edges) make learning much less painful for the fingers than a standard guitar.

5. What is the difference between the A3 and the A4?

The main difference is the back. The A3 has a laminated mahogany back, while the A4 has a solid mahogany back, which provides more bass and depth to the sound.

6. Does it come with a case?

Sire guitars in this range are generally sold without a hard case (check our shopping cart options to add a gig bag or a Garage à Musique recommended case!).

7. How does the neck compare to that of a Taylor?

The profile is a very comfortable, quite modern "C". With a nut width of 43mm (standard), the feel is very close to modern American standards, making barre chords easier to play.