Larry Carlton - J5 Champagne Gold Metalic

The Sire Larry Carlton J5 Champagne Gold Metallic electric guitar is designed to give you a richer, livelier sound than the simpler models in the series. Plug it in and you immediately hear a wider, fuller sound that takes up more space. It responds well to your playing, whether you're playing clean or with a bit of saturation.

The alder body provides a natural balance between bass, midrange and treble. You get a clear sound, but with enough substance to stand out in a band. The maple neck with C-profile remains comfortable even after several songs.

The ebony or maple fingerboard, depending on the finish, gives you a fast, precise feel under your fingers. You can string together chords and melodic lines without any particular effort. The 24.1 cm radius strikes a good balance between comfort and precision.

The LC Vintage JM-type pickups add more body and presence than on the J3. You get a broader sound, especially when you combine the pickup positions. The 3-position selector allows you to quickly change sound colour without thinking.

The vintage vibrato adds movement to your playing while maintaining good tuning stability. The bridge remains reliable and keeps a supple feel in your hand. The locking action helps to keep the tuning even after the vibrato has been used.

This guitar is perfect if you're looking for a more worked-out vintage sound, suited to rock, indie or modern jazz.