Larry Carlton J5 Champagne Gold Metallic
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Larry Carlton
J5 Champagne Gold Metallic
Product Info
Article Number:
584310
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J5 Champagne Gold Metallic
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
