Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst
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Larry Carlton
S5 3-Tone Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
584509
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 3-Tone Sunburst
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S5 is a solid, affordable option for players chasing that classic, slightly scooped Strat vibe. The Super-V pickups give you a surprisingly clean and articulate tone, perfect for funk, blues, and lighter rock. It's a great workhorse guitar that offers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst
- Electric guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dot
- 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: 3 LC Super-V single coils
- 1 x volume and 2 x tone controls
- 5-way switch
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- S7V 2-point tremolo
- Sire machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: 3-tone sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • LC Super-V pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced character.
- • Maple neck profile provides comfortable playability and quick access to higher frets.
- • S7V tremolo system allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction can lack the warmth of a set-neck design.
- • Maple fretboard may feel a bit slick for players preferring rosewood.
- • Tortoiseshell pickguard is a stylistic choice that may not appeal to everyone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 x LC Super-V Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
S7V 2-Point Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Super-Vs offer a slightly more scooped midrange and a cleaner, less overwound tone than many stock Strat pickups, providing more clarity and definition.
The S7V tremolo is reasonably stable for a guitar in this price range; careful setup and lighter tremolo use will minimize unwanted tuning issues.
It’s a comfortable 'C' shape, not overly thin or thick – a good balance for a wide range of playing styles and hand sizes.
