Sire Guitars Larry Carlton S5 - Black

Smooth Play, Sleek Style, and Signature Soul—Strat, But Smarter.

The Sire Larry Carlton S5 in Black is what happens when vintage inspiration meets modern precision, served up with a healthy dash of session-proven taste and stage-ready edge. It’s a guitar that feels instantly familiar in the hands but surprises you with how far it’ll go beyond the usual Strat clichés. Crafted with premium tonewoods, pro-grade hardware, and one of the most playable necks we’ve ever wrapped our mitts around, this is an instrument that punches far above its weight.

With a North American Alder body, this beauty breathes with natural resonance, while the hard maple neck and fretboard keep things bright, responsive, and snappy. The Edgeless™ fretboard design means you’ll glide from chord to chord with no sharp edges to snag your flow—just buttery comfort all the way up.

Plug it in, and the LC Super-V single-coils sing with sweet clarity. From glassy neck tones to biting bridge grit, this S-style setup has vintage character baked right in—without sacrificing modern punch. It’s got all the sparkle and snap you'd expect, but never sounds thin or brittle.

The S7V 2-post bridge with bent steel saddles keeps things ringing, while Sire's locking tuners keep you in tune even when you're laying into it like it’s Saturday night and the encore’s going long. Whether you're tracking clean lines in the studio or stepping out for a solo under the lights, the S5 keeps up with ease.

At Musicmaker, we’re always chasing that blend of tradition and innovation—and the S5 hits that sweet spot like few guitars in its class.

Features

• North American Alder Body: Balanced tone with classic resonance

• Hard Maple Neck & Fretboard: Snappy response and long-lasting playability

• Edgeless™ Rolled Fretboard: Silky-smooth feel right out of the case

• Sire LC Super-V Pickups (SSS): Sweet single-coil sparkle with creamy mids

• 5-Way Switching with Tone & Volume: Dial in everything from SRV glass to Carlton class

• S7V Bridge with Steel Block: Sustain-rich and tremolo friendly

• Sire Locking Tuners: Fast string changes and stable tuning

• Gloss Black Finish: Understated, elegant, and built to be played