Larry Carlton G5A Natural
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Larry Carlton
G5A Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
589256
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
G5A Natural
Category:
Electric Guitars w/ Piezo Pickups
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Larry Carlton G5A Natural is a solid choice for gigging acoustic-electric players. Its chambered mahogany body provides a surprisingly warm and resonant voice, while the piezo pickup tames feedback. It's a well-built, comfortable instrument perfect for session players and anyone needing a reliable stage-ready acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton G5A Natural
- Electric Guitar
- Chambered body with piezo pickup and acoustic guitar strings for a stage-ready acoustic sound with reduced feedback sensitivity
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: solid spruce
- Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Nut: Bone
- Neck Profile: "C" Shape
- 22 Vintage frets
- Pickup: Piezo under-saddle (bridge)
- Controls: Volume
- Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Phase switch
- Sire Acoustic bridge
- Open vintage-style tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany chambered body delivers warm resonance and reduced weight.
- • Piezo pickup minimizes feedback, ideal for stage acoustic tones.
- • Bone nut and 'inCin' neck profile offer comfortable playability.
- • Vintage-style tuners and hardware contribute to classic aesthetics and feel.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility beyond acoustic-electric sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (chambered), Solid Spruce Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Piezo under-saddle
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22 Vintage
Bridge
Sire Acoustic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo offers a more direct, arguably cleaner sound with less inherent warmth than a magnetic acoustic pickup; it’s designed for feedback rejection on stage.
It's a proprietary shape designed by Sire to offer a comfortable, modern feel while maintaining vintage aesthetics – it’s thinner than a traditional ‘C’ shape.
A clean, neutral-sounding acoustic amp or a full-range PA system will best showcase the piezo's clarity; avoid heavily colored or distorted amps.
