Larry Carlton G5N Natural LH

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Larry Carlton G5N Natural LH

Larry Carlton

G5N Natural LH

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 589260
Model: G5N Natural LH
Price: $702.90

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This Larry Carlton G5N is a solid choice for left-handed nylon string players needing a stage-ready instrument. The combination of the solid cedar top and chambered mahogany body offers a warm, balanced tone with surprisingly good feedback rejection thanks to the piezo pickup. It's a great value for players who want a comfortable, amplified nylon guitar without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton G5N Natural LH
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • 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")
  • Nut: Bone
  • 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, articulate classical nylon tone
  • • Mahogany chambered body reduces weight and feedback effectively
  • • Vividx-N piezo pickup offers a usable, stage-ready amplified sound
  • • Rosewood fingerboard provides a comfortable, familiar playing experience
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to dovetail/neck-through
  • • EQ controls, while present, might be basic for advanced sound shaping
  • • Mahogany body can sound slightly boxy without careful amplification

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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 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickup delivers a more direct, less 'woody' amplified tone compared to some magnetic soundhole pickups, which can be a plus or minus depending on your preference.
While not as resonant as a more premium neck joint, the bolt-on design contributes to the guitar's lightweight feel and affordability – the tonal difference is subtle for most players.
The inCin profile is slightly flatter and wider than a standard C, providing a more modern feel that some players find comfortable for faster playing.

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