Larry Carlton S5 HSS CAR
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Larry Carlton
S5 HSS CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
611017
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 HSS CAR
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S5 HSS is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired feel and tone without a premium price tag. The Super-V pickups are a real highlight, offering a surprisingly wide range of sounds, from clean jazz tones to aggressive rock leads. It’s a great choice for blues, rock, and country players who appreciate a comfortable neck and reliable hardware.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 HSS CAR
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Neck profile: C
- 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
- Machine heads: Sire Standard Tuner
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Sire LC Super-V pickups deliver articulate cleans and searing overdrive
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile suits a wide range of playing styles
- • Solid hardware, especially the S7V tremolo, enhances reliability and tuning stability
CONS
- • Alder body might feel slightly heavier than some players prefer
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the premium feel of a set-neck design
- • HSS configuration limits versatility for players needing a very scooped tone
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 (8.37 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is fairly standard – similar to a Fender 'C', offering a comfortable and familiar feel for most players, not too thin or chunky.
The S7V tremolo is surprisingly stable for a guitar in this price bracket, but it’s not a high-end Floyd Rose – expect some tuning instability with extreme use.
The Sire LC Super-V single coils are brighter and more articulate than traditional Fender single coils, offering a more modern and defined tone.
