Larry Carlton S5 Olympic White LH
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Larry Carlton
S5 Olympic White LH
Product Info
Article Number:
584518
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
S5 Olympic White LH
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton S5 is a seriously well-thought-out instrument, especially for the price. The Super-V pickups nail that clean, bell-like tone Carlton is known for, and the neck profile is just fantastic for comfortable playing. It's a great option for players wanting a vintage-inspired Strat vibe without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton S5 Olympic White LH
- Electric Guitar
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 3 LC Super-V single coils
- 1 x Volume and 2 x tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- S7V 2-Point tremolo
- Sire machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Olympic White
PROS
- • Alder body provides a resonant, balanced tone foundation.
- • LC Super-V pickups deliver a clear, articulate vintage-style voice.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Bone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to plastic.
CONS
- • Alder body might feel slightly less dense than mahogany or ash.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a matter of taste; upgrade potential exists.
- • 2-point tremolo system offers limited fine-tuning adjustability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
3 x LC Super-V Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
S7V 2-Point Tremolo
Weight
3.8 kg (8.5 lbs) - approximate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Super-Vs offer a slightly more refined, less brittle tone with a touch more clarity and a smoother high end compared to many stock Strat pickups.
It's a very comfortable, modern 'C' shape—not a thin, flat profile, but also not a thick vintage 'C'. It's a good middle ground for most players.
The S7V tremolo is adequate for light vibrato use, but aggressive tremolo dives will require more frequent tuning adjustments; a heavier-duty tremolo is a common upgrade.
