Sire Larry Carlton J5 3Ts Rn Sunburst
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Sire Larry Carlton
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A Sire Signature in the Offset World
The Larry Carlton series by Sire translates the legendary guitarist's experience into accessible and refined instruments. The J5 belongs to the offset guitar family, featuring refined ergonomics and a three-tone Tobacco Sunburst finish, designed for musicians seeking a classic look combined with modern specifications.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, the J5 shines in jazz, soul, and blues, while also opening up to surf, indie, pop, and funk. Its intuitive playability and streamlined electronics also make it an excellent platform for band playing and home recording.
Sound
The alder/solid cedar combination provides a quick response, singing mids, and precise highs. The LC Vintage Jazzmaster single-coil pickups deliver the typical spacious clarity of Jazzmasters, with a percussive attack and airy grain, ideal for extended chords as well as melodic lines. The maple neck and ebony fretboard enhance articulation and sustain, while the Goldo DG tremolo allows wide and stable vibratos, supported by locking tuners to keep tuning under control.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the J5, choose a set of nickel electric strings 10-46, a comfortable strap (standard strap locks), and a quality instrument cable with straight/angled jack. A few picks of different thicknesses will effectively complement your playing palette.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Format | Sire JM SHAPE (offset Jazzmaster type) | Nut | bone, width 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Top | solid cedar | Bridge | Goldo/Sire JM Type Bridge |
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst (3-Tone Sunburst) | Tremolo | Goldo DG Tremolo |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | Tuners | Sire Premium Locking Tuner |
| Neck | maple, C profile | Knobs | White Strato Knob |
| Attachment | bolt-on neck | Pickups | LC Vintage Jazzmaster Set (neck and bridge) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Selector | 3-position toggle |
| Fretboard | ebony "Edgeless" (rounded edges) | Controls | master volume, master tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Number of frets | 22 |
| Frets | 22 frets, Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Sire Larry Carlton J5 3Ts Rn Sunburst cover?
This model is suitable for jazz, soul, and blues, also well-suited for surf, indie, pop, and funk. The two LC Vintage Jazzmaster single-coil pickups provide a percussive attack and an airy tone.
What is the neck like on this offset guitar?
The bolt-on maple neck features a C profile, a 648 mm scale length, and an ebony fingerboard. The 241 mm radius and 22 Medium Jumbo frets measuring 2.7 mm complete the setup. The bone nut is 42 mm wide.
Does the Goldo DG vibrato hold tuning?
The Goldo DG tremolo is paired with Sire Premium Locking Tuners designed to maintain tuning during vibrato use.
What is the pickup and control configuration?
The passive electronics consist of two LC Vintage Jazzmaster pickups in the neck and bridge positions. A 3-position toggle switch, master volume, and master tone controls manage the sound.
What strings and accessories are recommended for this guitar?
A nickel electric string set in 10-46 gauge is recommended. A strap with standard locks, a straight or angled jack cable, and picks of various thicknesses are compatible.
