Larry Carlton J5 3-Tone Sunburst
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Larry Carlton
J5 3-Tone Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
584301
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J5 3-Tone Sunburst
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton J5 is a seriously cool Strat-style guitar offering a vintage vibe at a surprisingly affordable price. The neck profile is comfortable, and those LC Vintage pickups deliver that sweet, glassy tone Carlton is known for – perfect for blues, jazz, and classic rock players seeking a workhorse instrument.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton J5 3-Tone Sunburst
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- 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 LC Vintage JM-style single coils (neck and bridge)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Göldo/Sire Vintage JM-Type Tremolo
- Sire Premium locking machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and a smooth playing experience.
- • LC Vintage JM-style pickups nail that classic, bell-like Strat tone.
- • Göldo/Sire tremolo offers reliable vintage-style vibrato functionality.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the warmth and complexity of a set neck.
- • Alder body might be a bit too bright for players preferring darker tones.
- • 3-way switch limits tonal versatility compared to a 5-way configuration.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 LC Vintage JM-style single coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Göldo/Sire Vintage JM-Type Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is similar to a mid-60s Fender, but slightly more substantial, offering a bit more grip for modern playing.
They're generally quite reliable, offering good performance for the price point, but may require occasional setup adjustments like any vintage-style tremolo.
The LC Vintage pickups aim for a similar sonic character, but lack the noise-canceling properties, offering a more authentic vintage tone with a touch more hum.
