Larry Carlton J5 3-Tone Sunburst LH
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Larry Carlton
J5 3-Tone Sunburst LH
Product Info
Article Number:
584316
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J5 3-Tone Sunburst LH
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton J5 is a seriously cool left-handed offering. It nails that vintage JM vibe with its snappy single-coils and comfortable neck. If you're a fan of Carlton's tones or just want a great-feeling, affordable alternative to a Fender, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton J5 3-Tone Sunburst LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Bolt-on 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
- Hardware: Chrome-plated
Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and a smooth playing experience.
- • LC Vintage JM-style pickups deliver classic, articulate single-coil tones.
- • Göldo/Sire tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Alder body might feel slightly less robust than mahogany or ash alternatives.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for extreme genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony with White Stripe Inlays
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 Göldo/Sire tremolo is generally reliable, but like any vintage-style trem, it requires careful setup and may need occasional tuning adjustments under heavy use.
The 'C' neck profile is fairly standard, but the 9.5” radius is closer to a vintage Fender feel, offering a comfortable and familiar playing experience for those accustomed to that style.
The LC Vintage pickups aim to replicate the JM sound, but they have a slightly more focused and articulate character – not a direct clone, but a very close and appealing alternative.
