Larry Carlton I5S Tobacco Sunburst
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Larry Carlton
I5S Tobacco Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
610974
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
I5S Tobacco Sunburst
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton I5S is a seriously good-playing, well-voiced guitar for the money. The C-shape neck and those LC pickups give it a vintage vibe with modern clarity—perfect for blues, country, and classic rock players who want a responsive and reliable instrument without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton I5S Tobacco Sunburst
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- White pearloid / abalone block fingerboard inlays in the shape of a rounded rectangle
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 frets
- Pickups: One LC Super-ST humbucker (bridge) and two LC Super-ST single coils (middle and neck)
- 3-way switch
- Sire Modern tremolo bridge
- Sire Premium locking machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, balanced tone with great sustain
- • LC Super-ST pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile, articulate sound
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer a snappy feel and bright attack
- • Sire Modern tremolo allows for expressive vibrato without tuning instability
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the warmth of a set neck for some players
- • Tobacco Sunburst finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints
- • The 3-way switch limits pickup combinations compared to a 5-way
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
LC Super-ST Humbucker (Bridge), LC Super-ST Single Coils (Middle, Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Sire Modern Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LC Super-ST has a more focused, less muddy tone than many Fender humbuckers, offering better clarity and a slightly tighter low-end.
The Sire Modern tremolo is generally well-regarded for its tuning stability, but regular setup and careful use are still necessary for optimal performance.
The maple neck offers a snappier, brighter feel than rosewood, with a slightly more direct connection to the strings – it’s a matter of personal preference.
