Larry Carlton S5 HSS Dark Navy
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Larry Carlton
S5 HSS Dark Navy
Product Info
Article Number:
611015
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 HSS Dark Navy
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 versatile, vintage-flavored guitar at an affordable price point. The LC Super-V pickups really nail that late '70s/early '80s Carlton tone – think smooth jazz, blues-rock, and clean rhythm work. It’s a real winner for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a high-quality instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 HSS DN
- 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
- One tone control
- 5-way switch
- S7V 2-post tremolo bridge
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Dark Navy
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Sire LC Super-V pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage-inspired sound
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile promotes fast, fluid playing
- • S7V tremolo offers smooth vibrato without excessive tuning instability
CONS
- • Alder body, while resonant, can feel slightly less robust than mahogany alternatives
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while fast, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck
- • Dark Navy finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may show fingerprints easily
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S7V tremolo is designed for subtle vibrato; aggressive picking may cause slight tuning instability, but it’s generally well-behaved.
Yes, the maple neck has a satin finish, providing a smooth, fast feel without excessive stickiness.
While the configuration is similar, the LC Super-V pickups offer a warmer, more vintage tone compared to many stock Strat pickups, with a richer midrange response.
