Description
The ideal choice for anyone who is new to electric guitar playing, or those looking for a workhorse instrument for future upgrades, the Sire Larry Carlton S5 is a new addition to the S range that really impresses, considering its price. This guitar is configured with traditional electronics and hardware, and has been set up for maximum playing pleasure.
Key features
- Comfort and elegance – Sire’s Edgeless™ fretboard design features rolled, smoothened edges for a superior feel and playing experience.
- Sweet-chiming LC Super-V S-S-S pickups – This traditional S-shape pickup array produces light, clean and well-defined tones from five different positions.
- Premium Hardware – The S5 comes equipped with Sire’s high-spec standard tuners and a fluid 2-point tremolo system.
That distinctive single-coil sound
The Sire Larry Carlton S5 is configured with three single-coil LC Super-V pickups, allowing electric newcomers to experience a range of vintage-style tones. The 5-way switch provides five distinct sounds that sit with Larry Carlton’s tonal preference.
Distinctive S-style design
Sire Larry Carlton S5 electric guitars feature a traditional S-style body made of North American Alder connected to a C-shaped, hard Maple neck. Sire’s Edgeless™ fretboard design, with rolled, smoothened edges is ultra-comfortable and perfect for electric guitar novices who intend to put in the hours learning their craft.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: North American Alder
- Body Shape: Sire S Shape
- Body Finish: OW (Olympic White)
Neck
- Neck Material: Hard Maple
- Neck Shape: C-Shape
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”
- Number of Frets Total: 22 (2.7mm Medium Jumbo)
- String Nut: Bone, 42mm width
- Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate
Electronics
- Pickups: Sire LC Super-V Pickup Set (S-S-S)
- Controls: 5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
- Knobs: Ivory Strat Knob
Hardware
- Bridge: S7V 2-Post Bridge (Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)
- Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: Tortoise
