Larry Carlton X5 TBKS
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Larry Carlton
X5 TBKS
Product Info
Article Number:
584431
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
X5 TBKS
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton X5 TBKS is a seriously good deal for players chasing that smooth, soulful tone. The mahogany/ash construction and LC Modern pickups nail a warm, slightly compressed sound perfect for blues, jazz, and classic rock. It’s a great option for intermediate players wanting a Floyd Rose trem without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton X5 TBKS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Ash veneer
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White Pearloid/Abalone Rounded-Rectangular Block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 356 mm (14")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
- Locking nut
- Neck profile: C-shape with rounded fingerboard edges
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 LC Modern humbuckers
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- 5-Way switch
- Floyd Rose Special tremolo
- Sire Standard machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Transparent Black Satin
PROS
- • Mahogany/Ash combo delivers warmth with focused upper-midrange clarity.
- • LC Modern humbuckers offer a versatile, articulate, and powerful tone.
- • 14” radius rosewood fingerboard provides comfortable playability for various styles.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for expressive vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
- • Mahogany body may feel slightly heavy for players preferring lighter instruments.
- • Hardware, while functional, isn't quite on par with premium, name-brand components.
- • 5-way switching can feel limiting for players desiring more tonal options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Ash veneer
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 LC Modern Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose Special Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more refined, slightly scooped midrange and tighter bass response, resulting in a more articulate and modern tone.
The Floyd Rose Special is generally straightforward, but experience with tremolo systems is helpful for optimal setup and tuning stability.
The 'C' shape is modern and comfortable, with slightly more rounded edges than a traditional vintage 'C', making it feel smoother and easier to play.
