Sire Larry Carlton J5 Sgm Mn Surf Green Metallic
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Sire Larry Carlton
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An Offset Signed by Larry Carlton in Sire's "Vintage" Spirit
The Larry Carlton J5 follows Sire's approach: offering an electric guitar with a classic style, excellent finish, and technical choices designed for the player. Its JM-type offset shape and vintage-oriented equipment (dedicated pickup set, vibrato, simple and effective electronics) make it an expressive guitar, designed for dynamic playing and nuances.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This J5 is well suited for intermediate players looking to upgrade to a more inspiring instrument, as well as advanced players seeking a versatile offset. It is particularly suited for blues, pop, rock, indie, funk, and "clean to edge-of-breakup" tones, while remaining comfortable with moderate overdrive.
Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance between lows, mids, and highs, with good definition in the mix. The solid cedar top promotes a quick response and a rounded attack feel, ideal for rich chords and singing melodic lines. The maple neck / ebony fingerboard combination enhances precision, clarity, and snap, with a very direct touch. The LC Vintage Jazzmaster set delivers wide, airy cleans and maintains clarity when pushing the amp. The 3-position selector (neck, middle, bridge) combined with volume and tone controls allows quick tonal shaping, while the JM-style vibrato adds expressiveness for nuances, shimmer, and subtle dives.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For immediate use, plan on a 6.35 mm jack cable (standard instrument cable), a strap, and some plectrums. These accessories are universally compatible with electric guitars.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | Soap Bar | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Category | Asymmetric | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Fret size | medium jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106" |
| Body shape | Sire JM Shape | Nut | bone |
| Body | alder | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Top | solid cedar | Bridge | Goldo / Sire JM Type Bridge |
| Finish | Sherwood Green Metallic (Surf Green Metallic) | Vibrato | DG Tremolo |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | Tuners | Sire Premium Locking Tuner |
| Neck | maple | Knobs | White Strato Knob |
| Profile | C | Pickups | LC Vintage Jazzmaster Set |
| Joint | bolt-on neck | Selector switch | 3 positions (3 Way Toggle Switch) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | volume, tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Model | LARRY CARLTON J5 SGM MN |
| Frets | 22 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sounds does the Sire Larry Carlton J5 SGM MN produce?
The LC Vintage Jazzmaster pickup set delivers clear, wide, and airy tones while maintaining clarity with moderate saturation. The 3-position selector switch allows access to the neck pickup, both pickups combined, and the bridge pickup.
Does the J5's tremolo hold tuning well?
The DG Tremolo is designed for nuance, shimmer effects, and subtle dive bombs. The Sire Premium Locking Tuners make string installation easier and contribute to tuning stability.
What is the playability of the neck like?
The bolt-on maple neck features a C-shaped profile, a 42 mm nut width, and a 241 mm radius. The 22 medium jumbo frets at 2.7 mm provide a surface suited for bends and modern playing. The 648 mm scale length corresponds to 25.5 inches.
Does the solid cedar top affect the sound?
The solid cedar top promotes a quick response and a rounder attack, while the alder body maintains a balance between lows, mids, and highs.
What accessories come with this guitar?
A 6.35 mm instrument cable, a strap, and picks are provided for immediate use.
