Sire Larry Carlton X5 Lh Tbl.S Dc Rn Trans Blue Satin
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A Performance-Oriented X5 in the Larry Carlton by Sire Universe
The Larry Carlton X5 fits within the "superstrat" guitar spirit: ergonomics, speed, and a tonal palette tailored for the stage. Within the Larry Carlton by Sire range, it stands out with a more aggressive configuration (24 frets, modern humbuckers, and Floyd Rose), while maintaining comfortable playability thanks to a maple neck with a C profile.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This X5 LH is aimed at left-handed guitarists of intermediate to advanced level seeking an expressive and stable electric guitar, especially for rock, hard rock, metal, fusion, and styles requiring a floating tremolo. The 5-position selector allows for tonal variety, shifting from dense rhythm sounds to more precise registers for leads.
The Sound
The combination of mahogany (body) and maple (neck) provides a balanced foundation: present lows, solid mids, and a sharp enough attack to remain clear when saturated. The ash veneer adds a touch of brightness in the upper spectrum, useful for maintaining definition on chords. The LC Modern Humbucker pickups deliver an output level suited for modern sounds, with a compact low end and generous sustain, while the Floyd Rose Special promotes expressive playing and vibrato effects without sacrificing tuning stability when properly set up.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Category | ST | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | Yes | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Blue |
| Top | Ash | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Black |
| Type | electric guitar | Nut width | 41.3 mm / 1.63" |
| Body shape | Sire X Shape (double cutaway) | Inlays | rounded rectangular block pearloid / white abalone |
| Body wood | mahogany | Bridge | Floyd Rose Special |
| Veneer | ash | Tuners | Sire Standard Tuner |
| Finish | Transparent Blue Satin | Hardware finish | BK |
| Pickguard | none | Knobs | chrome dome-shaped knob |
| Neck wood | maple | Pickups | LC Modern Humbucker Pickup Set |
| Neck profile | C | Selector | 5-position lever switch |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | volume, tone |
| Radius | 14" / 355.6 mm | Configuration | left-handed model |
| Number of frets | 24 | Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Fret size | Medium Jumbo (2.7 mm) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Larry Carlton X5 LH truly designed for left-handed players?
This LH version features a left-handed configuration and is aimed at intermediate to advanced left-handed guitarists.
Which Floyd Rose is fitted on this guitar?
The floating bridge is a Floyd Rose Special. It facilitates vibrato effects and helps maintain tuning stability when properly adjusted.
How many frets does the X5 LH have?
The maple neck has 24 Medium Jumbo frets measuring 2.7 mm, with a scale length of 648 mm and a radius of 355.6 mm.
What pickups are installed on this model?
Two LC Modern Humbucker pickups make up the passive HH configuration. The 5-way lever switch, combined with volume and tone controls, allows for a variety of tonal options. Their output level is suited for modern distortion.
What is the weight of the Sire Larry Carlton X5 LH Trans Blue Satin?
With a mahogany body and ash veneer, this guitar has a listed weight of 4.7 kg.
