Sire Larry Carlton J5 Electric Guitar - Champagne Gold Metallic

Capturing the Essence of Classic Design and Sonic Versatility - The Sire Larry Carlton J5 Electric Guitar in Champagne Gold Metallic

A higher-tier version of the J3 equipped with a new LC vintage pickups set and another branded vintage tremolo bridge. This combination delivers a vintage look, exhibiting a well-focused, solid, and clear sound profile. This type was first introduced to Jazz players but was eventually enjoyed and utilized by rock and alternative players during the '60s.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Material: North American Alder
• Body Shape: Sire JM Shape
• Body Colors: BLUE (Blue), SGM (Surf Green Metallic), 3TS (3 Tone Sunburst), CGM (Champagne Gold Metallic), WH (White)

Neck

• Neck Material: Hard Maple
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony (WH, 3TS, CGM), Hard Maple (Blue, SGM)
• Fingerboard Edge: Edgeless™ Rolled Fretboard Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Frets
• String Nut: Bone Nut, 42mm Width
• Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate

Hardware

• Bridge: Göldo/Sire "Vintage" JM-Type Bridge & DG Tremolo
• String Spacing: 11.1mm
• Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Locking Tuner
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: Mint Green (WH, SGM, Blue), Tortoise (CGM, 3TS)

Electronics

• Pickups: LC Vintage JM Pickup Sets
• Controls: 3-Way Toggle Switch, Volume, Tone
• Knobs: White Strato Knob

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