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Larry Carlton J5 Champagne Gold Metallic

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Larry Carlton J5 Champagne Gold Metallic

Larry Carlton

J5 Champagne Gold Metallic

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Product Info

Article Number: 584310
Brand: Larry Carlton
Model: J5 Champagne Gold Metallic
Category: Alternative Design Guitars
Price: $493.90

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This Larry Carlton J5 is a seriously cool take on a classic JM. It's got that vintage vibe dialed in with the pickups and neck profile, and the Champagne Gold finish is a real head-turner. Ideal for players seeking authentic JM tones and a comfortable feel without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Larry Carlton J5 Champagne Gold Metallic
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck Profile: "C" Shape
  • White stripes fingerboard inlays
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Bone nut
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Pickups: LC Vintage JM-style single coils (neck and bridge)
  • Controls: Volume
  • Tone
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Göldo/Sire Vintage JM-Type Tremolo
  • Chrome hardware
  • Sire Premium locking machine heads
  • Colour: Champagne Gold Metallic
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and note clarity.
  • • LC Vintage JM-style pickups offer a warm, articulate vintage Strat tone.
  • • Göldo/Sire tremolo provides smooth vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the resonance of a set-neck design.
  • • Champagne Gold Metallic finish might be polarizing for some players.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility beyond classic JM tones.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 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

It's very similar, slightly more modern in its feel, but still retains that comfortable, familiar C profile.
They’re generally well-regarded for their functionality and value, but regular maintenance and setup are still crucial for optimal performance.
They're designed to emulate the vintage Strat sound—slightly warmer and less brittle—offering a comparable character at a more accessible price point.

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