Larry Carlton S5 HSS 3TS
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Larry Carlton
S5 HSS 3TS
Product Info
Article Number:
611013
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 HSS 3TS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Larry Carlton S5 HSS is a seriously impressive guitar for the money. The combination of the alder body and those Super-V pickups gives you a really sweet spot between vintage warmth and modern clarity. It's a great choice for players looking for a versatile workhorse, especially those leaning towards blues, jazz, or classic rock tones.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 HSS 3TS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 frets
- Pickups: One Sire LC Super-V humbucker (bridge) and two Sire LC Super-V single coils (middle and neck)
- One volume control
- Two tone controls
- 5-way switch
- S7V 2-post tremolo bridge
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Sire LC Super-V pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and versatile sound.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
- • S7V 2-post tremolo provides smooth vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Maple fretboard can feel a little slick for some players; consider a lemon oil treatment.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck design.
- • 3TS finish, while attractive, may be prone to fingerprints and requires careful cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire LC Super-V Humbucker (Bridge), Sire LC Super-V Single Coils (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
S7V 2-Post Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for an alder body guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a more refined, slightly less aggressive take on a classic humbucker tone; expect clarity and articulation alongside the punch.
The S7V is a well-regarded trem, generally stable with proper setup, but like any tremolo, it needs occasional attention to maintain tuning.
While the feel is different, the maple provides excellent note definition; many players adapt quickly, and a lemon oil treatment can alter the feel slightly.
