Sire Larry Carlton G5A Lh Nt.S Natural Satin

An electro-acoustic guitar signed Larry Carlton in the Sire range

The G5A belongs to the Larry Carlton by Sire universe, a series known for offering well-crafted instruments focused on playing comfort and musicality. This electro-acoustic version emphasizes the balance between traditional luthiery (solid top) and modern amplification, all in a sober and elegant Natural Satin finish.

For whom and in which styles?

Thanks to its long scale and full EQ, the Larry Carlton G5A LH is well suited for serious beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a reliable acoustic to progress, as well as for experienced musicians looking for an effective left-handed electro-acoustic on stage. It feels at home in folk, pop, variety, energetic strumming, but also in fingerstyle to exploit the precision of the solid top.

Sound

The solid spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and good volume reserve, particularly appreciated when playing with a pick or arpeggios. The mahogany back and sides enhance the warm and "woody" character of the sound, with present mids and a balanced response across the entire range. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length contributes to a firmer string tension, often synonymous with projection and definition, while the rosewood fingerboard completes the setup with a smooth playing feel. Plugged in, the piezo pickup combined with the nVividx-A preamp allows precise tone adjustment (volume, bass, middle, treble) and the use of the phase switch to better manage feedback risks depending on the stage and amplification system.

Recommended compatible accessories

For maintenance and daily use, you can opt for a set of steel acoustic ball-end strings suited to your touch, an acoustic guitar capo, a strap, and a clip-on tuner, all perfectly suited for an electro-acoustic of this format.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	Piezo	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Single cut	Electronics	Active
Left handed	Yes	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Fret size	vintage 2.0 mm
Body wood	mahogany	Nut	bone
Top	solid spruce	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Bridge	Sire Acoustic Bridge	Inlays	Abalone Dot
Finish	natural satin	Tuners	Vintage Style Open Gear
Neck wood	mahogany	Pickup	piezo
Profile	C	Preamp	nVividx-A
Neck joint	bolt-on	Controls	Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
Fingerboard	Edgeless rosewood	Switch	Phase Switch
Radius	16" / 406 mm	Model	left-handed
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Weight	4.7 kg
Frets	22