Larry Carlton S5 HSS SGM
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Larry Carlton
S5 HSS SGM
Product Info
Article Number:
611016
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 HSS SGM
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S5 HSS is a seriously well-thought-out instrument. The combination of the alder body and those Sire pickups gives you a fantastic foundation for blues, rock, and even some funk. It's a really comfortable player and offers a ton of value for the money, making it ideal for gigging musicians or players looking for a versatile workhorse.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 HSS SFG
- 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: Olympic White
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer snappy response and clarity
- • Sire LC Super-V pickups provide a versatile range of clean and overdriven tones
- • S7V tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and expressive playing
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the warmth and complexity of a set-neck
- • Maple fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' for some players' preferences
- • HSS configuration might limit appeal for players strictly needing humbucker tones
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 'C' profile is fairly modern, feeling a bit thinner and more uniform than a classic 'oval C' Fender neck, but still comfortable and easy to play.
Yes, they are standard single-coil and humbucker sizes and easily replaceable, offering a lot of room for tonal experimentation.
The S7V tremolo is reasonably stable, but it’s not a locking trem, so expect some tuning stability issues with aggressive dives – best suited for subtle vibrato.
