Larry Carlton J5 White
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Larry Carlton
J5 White
Product Info
Article Number:
584308
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J5 White
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$488.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Larry Carlton J5 White is a seriously cool, budget-friendly option for players chasing that classic JM vibe. The neck profile is comfortable, the pickups are surprisingly articulate, and the overall build feels solid for the price point. This is a great guitar for blues, rock, and anything needing a snappy, vintage-inspired voice.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton J5 White
- 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
- Mint Green pickguard
- Göldo/Sire Vintage JM-Type Tremolo
- Sire Premium locking machine heads
- Hardware: Chrome-plated
- Colour: White
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • LC Vintage JM pickups deliver authentic vintage Strat tones.
- • Bolt-on neck offers snappy response and easy playability.
- • Göldo/Sire tremolo provides smooth vibrato and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Alder body might feel slightly less resonant than Ash or Swamp Ash.
- • Bolt-on neck lacks the warmth and complexity of a set-neck design.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to higher-end guitars.
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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 frets
Bridge
Göldo/Sire Vintage JM-Type Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-executed clone, offering decent range and stability, but doesn't have the same refined feel as a premium Fender trem.
The fret edges are finished, but not rolled or significantly beveled, which some players might prefer for ultimate comfort.
It's a modern 'C' shape, thinner than many vintage Fender necks, providing a faster feel for contemporary playing styles.
