Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst

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Larry Carlton S5 3-Tone Sunburst

Larry Carlton

S5 3-Tone Sunburst

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 584509
Model: S5 3-Tone Sunburst
Price: $438.90

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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.

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