Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS OW

A Modern S-Style in the 2024 S-Series

In the S-Series 2024 range, the Sire S5 HSS adopts the familiar ergonomics of the S-Style format while embracing a decidedly contemporary approach: a sleek aesthetic (without pickguard) and an HSS configuration designed for versatility. The covered bridge humbucker adds more density and sustain when overdriven, while the two single coils retain the snappy and expressive identity of clean tones.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at beginner, intermediate players as well as advanced musicians seeking a unique instrument capable of handling rehearsals, home studio, and stage. It excels in pop, funk, blues, rock, indie, and fusion: the single coils favor precise, snappy rhythms, while the humbucker provides the necessary gain reserve for modern riffs and thicker leads.

The Sound

The Sire LC Super-V (HSS) pickup set offers a wide spectrum: brightness and attack on single coil positions, and more roundness and natural compression on the humbucker side to thicken crunch tones or carry a solo. The 5-position selector allows quick access to multiple tonal colors, from crystalline cleans to fuller sounds, with simple controls via Volume and Tone. The alder body emphasizes balanced and singing mids, while the maple (neck and fingerboard) enhances attack precision and note clarity, particularly effective for chordal passages and fast runs. The Sire S7V 2 bridge contributes to stable and consistent response, with good note sustain across the entire neck.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complement the Sire S5 HSS, you can choose electric string sets in 9-42 or 10-46 gauge depending on your touch, a quality 6.35 mm jack cable, an adjustable strap, and a stable guitar stand. For transport, a S-Style type gig bag or hard case (Strat-like shape) is generally suitable.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Strings	Steel
Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double

Body	Alder	Nut	Bone 42 mm / 1.65"
Body Shape	Sire S shape	Inlays	Black dots
Finish	Olympic White	Neck Joint	4-bolt steel plate
Pickguard	None	Bridge	Sire S7V 2
Neck	Maple	Tuners	Sire Standard
Profile	C	Hardware Finish	Chrome
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	Sire LC Super-V pickup set (HSS)
Fingerboard	Maple	Selector	5 positions
Radius	19.5" / 495 mm	Controls	Volume, Tone
Frets	Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106"	Knobs	ST style