Sire Larry Carlton I5S TS

A Modern "S" in the Spirit of the I-Series

The Sire I5S belongs to the I-Series range, offering a contemporary take on the iconic "S" shape. The idea is simple: maintain the familiar ergonomics and expected versatility while adding modern performance-oriented choices, such as roasted maple for stability and a 2-point tremolo for smoother action. The result aims for efficiency in rehearsals, on stage, and in the studio, without losing the personality of a Super-ST.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Accessible to serious students as well as experienced guitarists, the I5S is particularly suited for those who want to switch from bright clean tones to denser saturation without changing instruments. With its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length, 9.5" / 241 mm (compensated) radius, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets, it facilitates low action, comfortable bends, and stable intonation. It excels in pop, funk, blues, rock, and hard rock.

The Sound

The HSS LC Super-ST pickup set emphasizes clarity and dynamics. The single-coils in the neck and middle positions deliver a crisp high end and great definition, perfect for funky rhythms, arpeggios, and slightly crunchy tones. The bridge humbucker increases output and thickens the mids for sharper riffs and more singing solos. The 5-position selector and Volume/Tone controls allow quick navigation between tonal ranges, while the swamp ash/maple combination enhances attack, precision, and sustain. The 2-point tremolo adds smooth, musical vibrato, especially effective with locking tuners.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For immediate use: a standard-format strap, a 6.35 mm instrument cable, and picks suited to your attack style. For strings, an electric gauge 09-42 or 10-46 is a common choice depending on desired comfort and finger resistance.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel

Model	Sire I5S	Nut	bone, 42 mm / 1.65"
Body Shape	Sire I-Series ("S" style)	Inlays	rounded rectangular pearloid white/abalone blocks
Wood	Swamp ash (sanded)	Neck Joint	steel plate, 4 screws
Pickguard	black aluminum	Bridge	Sire modern 2-point tremolo
Finish	"Tobacco Sunburst"	Tuners	premium Sire locking tuners
Neck	roasted maple	Knobs	Strat-style
Profile	"C"	Hardware Finish	chrome
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	LC Super-ST set (HSS)
Fingerboard	maple	Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm (compensated)	Selector	5 positions
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo (2.7 mm / 0.106")