Larry Carlton J3 Blue
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Larry Carlton
J3 Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
584280
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J3 Blue
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Larry Carlton J3 Blue is a surprisingly good-feeling and sounding guitar for the price. It's got a warm, woody tone thanks to the mahogany, and those Lakland pickups give you a really sweet, vintage vibe. This is perfect for players who dig classic tones and want a comfortable, playable instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton J3 Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White stripes fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils (neck and bridge)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Mint pickguard
- Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for blues and jazz.
- • Lakland Vintage single coils offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced sound.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile enhances playability and speed.
- • Solid chrome hardware and Sire tremolo contribute to a quality feel and reliable performance.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility beyond classic tones.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Stripe Inlays
Pickups
2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sire tremolo is functional but basic; it's not a Floyd Rose, so expect limited range and potential tuning instability with heavy use. Adjustments are straightforward, but careful setup is key.
Generally, the inlays are well-executed, but occasional minor imperfections can occur—it’s a cost-saving measure. Inspect carefully if aesthetics are paramount.
It’s a fairly modern 'C', slightly slimmer than a vintage 'C' and with a comfortable feel—not too thick, not too thin—making it accessible for a wide range of players.
