Larry Carlton I5T Butterscotch

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Larry Carlton I5T Butterscotch

Larry Carlton

I5T Butterscotch

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610947
Model: I5T Butterscotch
Price: $713.90

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This Larry Carlton I5T is a seriously cool guitar – a real throwback vibe with modern playability. The pickup combination is surprisingly versatile, going from sweet cleans to gritty overdrive effortlessly. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired feel and tone without the premium price tag, especially those into blues, jazz, and classic rock.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton I5T Butterscotch
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Black abalone block fingerboard inlays in the shape of a rounded rectangle
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 frets
  • Pickups: One LC Super-T single coil (bridge) and one LC Super-P90 single coil (neck)
  • One volume and one tone control
  • 3-way switch
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • Colour: Butterscotch
PROS
  • • Ash body provides a resonant, lively tone with excellent sustain
  • • LC Super-T/P90 combo delivers a versatile range of warm to biting sounds
  • • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile suits a wide range of playing styles
  • • Bone nut enhances tuning stability and provides a smooth feel at the first fret
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits the sustain compared to set-neck designs
  • • Butterscotch finish, while attractive, can be prone to nitrocellulose checking with age
  • • Limited pickup options restrict tonal flexibility for some players

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Black Abalone Inlays
Pickups LC Super-T (bridge) / LC Super-P90 (neck)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Chrome-plated hardware (likely a vintage-style tune-o-matic)
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'C' profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape – not too thick, not too thin, similar to many vintage Fender necks.
Yes, the pickup design allows for relatively straightforward swapping, though some modification to the control cavity might be needed for different sized pickups.
Ash is known to be somewhat porous, and the nitrocellulose finish can be susceptible to checking over time, especially with temperature and humidity fluctuations – it’s part of the vintage aesthetic.

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