Sire Guitars S5 Sgm Dc Mn Surf Green Metalic
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Sire Larry Carlton
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Essential Information About the Larry Carlton S5 SGM DC MN Surf Green Metallic Guitar
- Ultra-versatile "S" spirit with SSS Super-V LC pickup configuration to cover funk, pop, blues, and light rock.
- Maple neck with C profile, comfortable, designed for smoothly switching between chords and lead lines.
- Reliable hardware: Premium locking tuners and Sire S7 V2 bridge for solid tuning stability.
- Premium look: "Btortoise" pickguard, strat-style ivory knobs, and a very elegant metallic finish.
A Larry Carlton "signature" S model: versatility at the heart of the Sire range
This Larry Carlton S5 fits within the Sire approach: offering a modern "S" style guitar, well finished and focused on playability. It combines alder and maple tonewoods, simple and effective electronics, and practical choices (locking tuners, 5-position selector) to meet the needs of guitarists who want an instrument comfortable both on stage and in the studio.
For whom and in which styles?
With its "S" style ergonomics and SSS configuration, the S5 is ideal for serious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking an expressive and easy-to-set-up guitar. It excels in clean and crunch tones: funk, blues, pop, indie, soul, modern country, and vintage rock. The 5-position selector allows quick access to bright, snappy clean sounds, more "scooped" intermediate positions, or a sharper bridge pickup for riffs.
Sound
The alder body provides a well-known balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for an "S" format guitar. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and definition, highlighting precise rhythms and fast runs. On the electronics side, the Super-V LC Sire pickups (SSS) offer a palette ranging from warm, singing neck tones to bright and articulate intermediate positions, up to a more biting bridge pickup. The volume + tone controls allow quick brightness adjustment, and the 5-position selector makes switching registers effortless.
Recommended compatible accessories
To enjoy it immediately, you can pair it with a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a tuner (clip-on or pedal), and a universal guitar stand. These accessories suit a standard electric guitar and improve daily comfort, whether at home or during rehearsals.
Technical specifications
| Category | ST | Fingerboard | Maple |
| Format | Stratocaster | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Body | Alder |
| Neck | Maple | Color | Green |
| Type | electric guitar | Frets | Jumbo Medium 2.7 mm |
| Wood | alder | Nut | bone |
| Shape | Sire S shape | Bridge | Sire S7 V2 |
| Finish | Sherwood Green Metallic | Tuners | Sire Premium locking |
| Pickguard | Btortoise | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | Knobs | strat-style ivory |
| Profile | C | Pickups | Super-V LC Sire (SSS) |
| Attachment | 4-bolt bolt-on neck | Controls | 5-position selector, volume, tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Color (product designation) | Surf Green Metallic |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sounds does the SSS configuration of the Sire Larry Carlton S5 offer?
Thanks to the three Sire Super-V LC pickups and the 5-position selector, this guitar delivers warm neck tones, bright intermediate positions, and a sharper range at the bridge. The volume and tone controls allow adjustment of brightness.
Is the S5 suitable for beginners on electric guitar?
The Stratocaster format, maple neck with a C profile, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets measuring 2.7 mm make this guitar suitable for serious beginners as well as intermediate players. The 648 mm scale length and 241 mm radius correspond to standard S format specifications.
What woods make up the Sire S5 Surf Green Metallic?
The body is made of alder, a wood known for tight lows and present mids. The 4-bolt bolt-on neck and fingerboard are made of maple. This combination enhances attack and definition in rhythm playing.
Does the guitar have locking tuners?
The Sire Premium locking tuners make string changes easier and equip the headstock with a bone nut.
What is the finish of this Sire guitar?
This version features a Sherwood Green Metallic finish, with a tortoise pickguard and chrome hardware. Ivory Strat-style knobs complete its appearance.
