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Larry Carlton S5 HSS CAR

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Larry Carlton S5 HSS CAR

Larry Carlton

S5 HSS CAR

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 611017
Brand: Larry Carlton
Model: S5 HSS CAR
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $548.90

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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

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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.

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