Sire Larry Carlton S5 Nt Dc Mn Natural
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Sire Larry Carlton
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An "S" Signed by Larry Carlton in the Sire Spirit: Versatility Above All
The Larry Carlton S5 is part of the Sire range dedicated to electric guitars in the "S" format, designed to cover a wide musical spectrum without unnecessary complexity. With its SSS configuration, familiar ergonomics, and reliability-focused components, it offers a modern take on a classic: an instrument comfortable both for rhythm and lead playing.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Sire Larry Carlton S5 is well suited for serious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a comfortable guitar that is easy to set up and capable of handling multiple genres. The SSS configuration and 5-position selector make it particularly relevant for pop, funk, blues, rock, and anything requiring dynamic clean tones, precise crunches, and expressive intermediate positions.
Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance between sharp attacks, present mids, and controlled lows, ideal for maintaining definition in chords. The combination of maple neck + maple fingerboard enhances the sensation of quick response and clarity, with clear highs and effective articulation in rhythm playing. The Super-V LC Sire single-coil pickups (SSS) offer a classic "S" type spectrum: a warm and singing neck pickup, a useful middle pickup for combined positions, and a sharper bridge pickup for parts that need to cut through the mix. The volume and tone controls, combined with the 5-position selector, allow quick transitions from bright cleans to more biting textures, while maintaining good touch sensitivity.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Fret size | 2.7 mm / 0.106" |
| Shape | Sire S shape | Nut | bone |
| Wood | alder | Bridge | Sire S7 V2 |
| Finish | Natural | Tuners | Sire Premium locking tuners |
| Pickguard | 3-ply black pickguard | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Profile | C | Knobs | Strat-style ivory |
| Attachment | 4-bolt neck joint | Pickups | Super-V LC Sire (SSS) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 5-position selector switch, volume, tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Frets | Jumbo Medium | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton S5 Nt Dc Mn suitable for funk and blues?
The Sire Super-V LC SSS pickup configuration and the 5-position selector cover dynamic clean tones, precise crunches, and expressive intermediate positions. This setup is suitable for funk, blues, pop, and rock.
What is the neck specification of this Sire S5 guitar?
The bolt-on neck features a C profile, with a maple fingerboard having a 9.5-inch / 241 mm radius. The scale length is 25.5 inches or 648 mm, and the guitar has 22 medium jumbo frets measuring 2.7 mm.
Is the bridge fixed?
This model is equipped with a fixed Sire S7 V2 bridge, paired with Sire Premium locking tuners and a bone nut.
What tones do the Super-V LC Sire pickups offer?
The neck pickup delivers a round and singing response, while the bridge pickup emphasizes a sharper attack. The middle pickup engages in the 5-position selector combinations. Controls include one volume and one tone knob.
What woods and finish does the natural Sire S5 have?
The body is made of alder, while the neck and fingerboard are maple. The glossy natural finish is complemented by a three-ply black pickguard and chrome hardware. The stated weight is 4.7 kg.
