Larry Carlton G5N Natural

Name: Larry Carlton G5N Natural
Brand: Larry Carlton
Price: 603.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Larry Carlton

G5N Natural

4.3 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 589254

Brand: Larry Carlton

Model: G5N Natural

Category: Other Classical Guitars

Price: $603.90

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This Larry Carlton G5N is a seriously useful nylon-string hybrid. It’s a fantastic option for gigging nylon players needing a reliable, amplified sound with reduced feedback. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point, and that inCin neck feels great in the hand.

Product Description

Larry Carlton G5N Natural
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
Chambered body with piezo pickup and nylon strings for a stage-ready acoustic sound with reduced feedback sensitivity
Body: Mahogany
Top: solid cedar
Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Abalone Dot fingerboard inlays
Fingerboard radius: 500 mm (19.7")
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
Bone nut
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
22 Vintage frets
Pickup: Vividx-N piezo pickup under saddle (bridge)
3-Band EQ
Controls: Volume
Treble
Middle
Bass
Phase switch
Sire Classic bridge
Chrome hardware
Open Classic Guitar tuners
Colour: Natural

PROS

• Solid cedar top delivers warm, responsive projection and clarity
• Mahogany chambered body minimizes feedback, great for stage use
• Vividx-N piezo pickup provides surprisingly natural amplified tone
• Comfortable inCin neck profile facilitates fast, fluid playing

CONS

• Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to dovetail
• Rosewood fingerboard might feel dry to some players; consider humidification
• EQ controls, while useful, can sound a bit 'digital' at higher settings

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Cedar

Back & Sides Mahogany

Neck Material Mahogany

Fingerboard Rosewood

Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)

Frets 22 Vintage

Nut Width 48 mm (1.89 in)

Weight 1.8 kg (approx. 3.97 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickup offers a more direct, less 'colored' sound than a mic'd nylon guitar, but it lacks some of the warmth. The EQ helps compensate, but it's a different character overall.

While it doesn’t offer the same resonance as a dovetail neck, the construction keeps the price more accessible and contributes to the guitar’s reduced feedback characteristics.

The slightly longer scale offers a bit more string tension and a brighter tone, which might appeal to players accustomed to steel-string guitars or those wanting a more defined bass response.