Sire Larry Carlton J5 Cgm Rn champagne metallic gold

A Modern Interpretation of the "Jazzmaster" Spirit in the Larry Carlton Series

The Larry Carlton J5 adopts the codes of a "Jazzmaster"-style electric guitar while adding a clearly modern approach in terms of comfort and finishes. With its alder body, solid cedar top, and stage-oriented hardware, it aims for a balance between aesthetics, playability, and versatility.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking familiar ergonomics, expressive vibrato, and tones capable of adapting to various contexts. It performs well in pop, indie, funk, rock, modern jazz, and all genres where open chords, arpeggios, and nuanced lead parts alternate.

Sound

The combination of alder body and solid cedar top provides a balanced foundation: alder contributes to a homogeneous spectrum with present mids and good definition, while cedar tends to round off the attack and promotes a "lively" response under the fingers. The maple neck enhances precision, and the ebony fingerboard accentuates clarity and articulation, ideal for clean rhythms and clear melodic lines. The LC Vintage Jazzmaster pickup set, controlled by a 3-position selector with volume and tone knobs, allows quick shifts from spacious clean sounds to more biting textures, with good balance for effects (reverb, delay, modulation). The combination of JM-type bridge and tremolo favors subtle vibratos and expressive pitch variations.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup without compatibility issues: picks, strap (standard), guitar stand, tuner (clip-on or pedal), and quality instrument cable.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Asymmetric	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Yellow
Top	Cedar	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electric guitar	Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"
Shape	Sire JM Shape	Nut material	bone
Finish	Champagne Gold Metallic	Bridge	Goldo / Sire JM Type Bridge
Neck	maple	Vibrato	DG Tremolo
Profile	C	Tuners	Sire Premium Locking Tuner
Attachment	bolt-on neck	Knobs	White Strato Knob
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	LC Vintage Jazzmaster Set
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Controls	volume, tone
Frets	22	Selector	3-position (3 Way Toggle Switch)
Fret size	medium jumbo (2.7 mm)	Weight	4.7 kg