Larry Carlton - G5N LH Natural Satin

The Sire Larry Carlton G5N LH immediately imposes a singular tonal colour: the solid cedar top generates warm, velvety harmonics, where spruce would sound brighter and drier. The particular grain of the cedar - supple fibre, medium density - responds to the slightest touch of the nylon strings with an immediate roundness, a depth that belongs more to the world of classical guitar than that of steel-string.

The lutherie reflects the same balance between tradition and stage intelligibility. The mahogany body - back and sides - envelops the sound with a woody harmonic warmth, while containing stray frequencies. The C-shaped mahogany neck, 48 mm wide with a bone nut, reproduces the amplitude typical of classical playing, with a well-positioned thumb and free fingers for barré positions. The Edgeless™ rosewood fingerboard with rounded edges eliminates the sharp edges on which the wrist bumps during long extensions. The 500.4 mm radius, which is virtually flat, respects the ergonomics of classic fingerings. The sleeve attachment by 4 bolts with inserts guarantees robust anchoring, without loss of sustain at the junction.

The piezo sensor under the saddle, coupled with the Vividx-N preamp - Volume, Treble, Midrange, Bass - sculpts the sound with restraint. The phase inverter neutralises the effects of acoustic coupling with stage monitors: it's the decisive tool for the classical guitarist who plays in amplified situations without wanting to betray his sound.