Sire Larry Carlton S5 HSS Series Electric Guitar

True Vintage Vibes for the Modern Player

The new S5 HSS expands the 2024 S5 with a versatile HSS pickup configuration that delivers a wider tonal range. Its covered humbucker works seamlessly with the single-coil pickups, providing a balanced and dynamic sound suited for a variety of playing styles. Combining classic character with modern performance, the S5 HSS offers exceptional versatility and value for today’s players.

FEATURES

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 MODERN DOUBLE-CUT BODY
The modern double-cut body, crafted from North American alder, is paired with a C-shaped hard maple neck and Sire’s Edgeless™ fretboard to provide excellent comfort and smooth 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.

SPECIFICATION

BODY

• Body Material: Alder
  
• Body Shape: Sire Double-Cut Body
  
• Body Color:  3TS(3 Tone Sunburst), OW(Olympic White), D.Navy(Dark Navy), SGM(Surf Green Metallic), CAR(Candy Apple Red)

NECK

• Neck Material: Hard Maple
  
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
  
• Scale: 25.5"
  
• Fingerboard Material: Hardmaple Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
  
• Frets: 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo
  
• String Nut: Bone Nut 42mm Width
  
• Inlay: BK Dot
  
• Neck Joint: Four Bolts Steel plate

ELECTRONICS

• Pickup: Sire LC Super-V pickup set (HSS)
  
• Controls: 5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
  
• Knobs: Classic Control Knobs

HARDWARE

• Bridge: S7V 2-post Bridge (Steel Block and Steel Bent Saddle)
  
• String Spacing: 10.8mm
  
• Tuning Gear: Sire Standard Tuner
  
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
  
• Pickguard: Mint Green