Sire Larry Carlton Y Series Y5 Electric Guitar - Red Sparkle

Built for Rock's Loudest Moments - Sire Larry Carlton Y Series Y5 Electric Guitar in Red Sparkle

Addressing the needs of players who are more into contemporary rock, the new Sire Y5 is built to deliver more aggressive, heavier, and powerful sound. This modern 24-fret elelctric guitar from Sire is built with reverse headstock design to add a low bottom, more aggressive, and bolder visual edge. Its modern humbucker pickups and 5-way switch give it progressive tones to match its overall aesthetics.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Material: Alder (Flame Veneer: TBK)
• Body Shape: Sire Modern Rock Shape
• Body Color: Red Sparkle

Neck

• Neck Material: Hard Maple (Reverse Head Shape)
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
• Scale: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12~16" (Compound Radius)
• Frets: 2.7 mm Stainless Medium Jumbo, 24 Frets
• String Nut: Graphtech XL, 43mm Width
• Neck Joint: Four Bolts Bushing

Electronics

• Pickup: LC Modern Humbucker Pickup Set
• Controls: 5-way Lever Switch, Volume, Tone
• Knobs: Black Dome Knob

Hardware

• Bridge: Sire Standard Hardtail Bridge
• Tuning Gear: Standard Diecasting Tuner
• Hardware Finish: BK
• Pickguard: None

Manufacturer: Sire USA
Model: Y5-RED.SP
SKU: I819480-N-1-WHXE

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