Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Silver Sparkle
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Larry Carlton
X6 Headless 6 Silver Sparkle
Product Info
Article Number:
610979
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
X6 Headless 6 Silver Sparkle
Category:
Headless Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton X6 is a seriously cool headless option. It’s got that warm mahogany body combined with the modern clarity of the LC pickups – perfect for players who dig a blend of vintage and contemporary tones. It's a fantastic value for a well-built, unique instrument.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton X6 Silver Sparkle
- Headless Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White pearloid / abalone block fingerboard inlays in the shape of a rounded rectangle
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- TUSQ nut
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two LC Modern humbuckers
- One volume control
- One tone control
- 5-way switch
- Sire Headless tremolo bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Silver Sparkle
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for Carlton’s signature tone.
- • LC Modern humbuckers deliver clarity and punch, versatile for multiple genres.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Headless design enhances tuning stability and minimizes playing fatigue.
CONS
- • Silver Sparkle finish might not appeal to players preferring more understated aesthetics.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while comfortable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck.
- • Limited pickup configuration offers less tonal flexibility than guitars with coil-splitting.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Two LC Modern Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Sire Headless Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sire tremolo prioritizes tuning stability and ease of use over extreme dive-bombing capabilities; it's a more controlled, reliable system.
Yes, the fret ends are meticulously beveled and polished, ensuring a comfortable playing experience without snags or sharp edges.
The balance is surprisingly good thanks to the design, though it does feel slightly neck-heavy compared to a traditional guitar, but not drastically so.
