Sire Guitars S5 Ow Dc Mn Olympic White

Essential Information About the Sire Larry Carlton S5 OW DC MN "Olympic White" Guitar

• Instant versatility thanks to the three Sire Super-V LC single-coil pickups (SSS configuration) and the 5-position selector switch.


• Precise and comfortable feel: alder/maple combo, 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, maple neck with "C" profile and 9.5" / 241 mm radius.


• Enhanced tuning stability with the Sire S7 V2 bridge, bone nut, and locking tuners, ideal for vibrato use.


• Iconic look: "Olympic White" finish, "Tortoise" pickguard, and chrome hardware.

The Larry Carlton Signature at Sire: The Refined and Ready-to-Play "S" Spirit

Developed in collaboration with Larry Carlton, the S5 is part of the Sire range designed to recapture the feel of a solid-body "S" style guitar with a serious finish and immediate playability. It focuses on proven luthiery choices (alder body, bolt-on maple neck) and simple, effective electronics for a reliable guitar both at home, in rehearsal, in the studio, or on stage.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

The Sire Larry Carlton S5 is aimed at the motivated beginner as well as the experienced guitarist seeking an expressive electric guitar that is easy to set up. Its "double cutaway" ergonomics and Medium Jumbo frets promote smooth playing, comfortable bends, and good intonation across the fretboard. Style-wise, it naturally covers funk, pop, blues, rock, indie, and fusion, with real ease on both clean tones and crunch sounds.

Sound

The alder body provides a very musical balance, with present mids and a consistent response, while the maple neck and fingerboard add attack and definition for clear rhythms and articulate arpeggios. The three Sire Super-V LC single-coil pickups deliver bright, dynamic clean tones and punchy crunches that remain articulate. Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-position selector offer the typical "quack," perfect for funk, chicken picking, and sharp accompaniments. The 1 volume + 1 tone control circuit keeps it simple for quickly shaping brightness, while the Sire S7 V2 bridge combined with the bone nut and locking tuners contributes to solid tuning stability and convincing sustain.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, a set of 10-46 electric guitar strings is a versatile standard, comfortable for both rhythm and solo playing. A good quality strap is also recommended, especially considering the stated weight, to increase comfort during long sessions.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Fingerboard	Maple
Format	Stratocaster	Nbrs of frets	22
Nbr of strings	6	Body	Alder
Neck	Maple	Color	White

Shape	Sire "S" style (double cutaway)	Bridge	Sire S7 V2
Finish	Olympic White	Tuners	Sire premium locking
Pickguard	"Tortoise"	Hardware finish	chrome
Attachment	4-bolt bolt-on	Knobs	ivory Strat-style potentiometer knobs
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickups	Sire Super-V LC (SSS)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Frets	Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106"	Selector	5 positions
Nut	bone	Weight	4.7 kg