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Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Electric Guitar

The Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS is a reconfiguration of their S5 model boasting vintage vibes with modern design. Featuring Rolled Edges neck & Sire LC Super-V pickup set.

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    The new S5 HSS is an HSS-style version of the 2024 S5 model. This bears the HSS pickup configuration to deliver more versatile tones. Its covered humbucker pairs seamlessly with single-coil pickups, offering a balanced and dynamic sound suitable for a wide range of playing styles. It is also considered a rare find following its price range.

     

    Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Electric Guitar Features

    • A versatile reconfiguration of previous S5 model
    • Vintage vibes with modern design
    • Powerful, punchy humbucker with crisp, articulate single-coils
    • Delivers warm sustain that’s still clear & bright
    • Alder body with Hard Maple neck
    • Hard Maple with Rolled Fretboard Edges
    • Sire LC Super-V pickup set
    • S7V 2-post bridge improves sustain, tuning stability, & intonation
    • 25.5” Scale length with 19.5” fretboard radius

     

    SIRE LC SUPER-V PICKUP SET (HSS)

    The Sire LC Super-V Pickup Set features a versatile HSS configuration, with a humbucker in the bridge position for powerful, punchy tones and noise reduction, paired with two single coils for crisp, articulate sounds. This combination offers the best of both worlds, delivering the warmth and sustain of a humbucker and the clarity and brightness of single-coils. The 5-way lever switch allows for seamless transitions between pickup settings, giving you the flexibility to explore a wide range of tonal possibilities for any style.

     

    SIRE S SHAPE BODY

    The traditional S-style body made of North American Alder connected to a C-shaped hard Maple neck with Edgeless fretboard for comfort and playability.

     

    S7V 2-POST BRIDGE WITH CHROME HARDWARE FINISH

    The S7V 2-post bridge with steel block and bent saddles ensures improved sustain, tuning stability, and accurate intonation, while the chrome hardware finish enhances durability and adds a sleek, modern aesthetic. Together, they provide reliable performance and a polished look, ideal for consistent playability and long-lasting use.

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    Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Electric Guitar Specifications

    Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Electric Guitar Specifications
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    Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Electric Guitar Specifications

    • Body Material: Alder
    • Body Shape: Sire S-Style Shape
    • Body Color: 3TS (3 Tone Sunburst)
    • Neck Material: Hard Maple
    • Neck Shape: C-Shape
    • Scale Length: 25.5"
    • Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
    • Fingerboard Radius: 19.5"
    • Frets: 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo
    • String Nut: Bone Nut 42mm Width
    • Inlay: BK Dot
    • Neck Joint: Four Bolts Steel plate
    • Pickup: Sire LC Super-V pickup set (HSS)
    • Controls: 5way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
    • Knobs: ST Style Knob
    • Bridge: S7V 2-post Bridge (Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)
    • Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuner
    • Hardware Finish: Chrome
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