Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green LH

Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green LH: specification review

The Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green LH is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar with an ST-style body and an HSS pickup layout. Its listed specifications point to a familiar, versatile format: a bridge humbucker, two single-coil pickups, a five-way switch, and a tremolo. The model is listed at a price of 1322, with no currency specified in the supplied data. It has been available since August 2026.

There are no customer reviews available for this product. The assessment here is based solely on the listed construction and hardware, not on hands-on testing or player feedback. Some of the supplied specifications also conflict, so buyers should confirm the details with the seller before ordering.

Body, neck, and playing dimensions

The body is listed as alder, while a more detailed specification also identifies a solid poplar top. An earlier field says "Top: None," so the top construction is unclear from the supplied information. The finish is Transparent Green, with gold-colored hardware. The model is explicitly identified as left-handed, a distinction worth checking carefully when comparing it with other versions of the S10.

The bolt-on maple neck has a C-shaped profile and a maple fingerboard with abalone dot inlays. Its compound fingerboard radius moves from 12 inches to 14 inches, equivalent to approximately 305 to 356 mm. That changing radius is designed to combine a rounder feel near the lower frets with a flatter surface higher up the neck. The specifications alone cannot establish how the neck feels in the hand, or how comfortably the guitar is set up.

The scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches, and the fingerboard has 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets. A 42 mm nut width and bone nut complete the listed neck dimensions and nut details. Stainless-steel frets are specified, but no information is provided about fret finishing, setup, or string gauge. Those details can affect the initial playing experience and should not be inferred from the materials list.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set comprises a Seymour Duncan TB-4 humbucker at the bridge and two Seymour Duncan SSL-2 single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. This arrangement gives the S10 three pickup voices to select individually, plus the combined positions available through its five-way switch. In practical terms, it offers the familiar contrast between a bridge humbucker and the clearer, single-coil character associated with the other two pickups. The specifications do not describe coil splitting or any other switching options, so none should be assumed.

Controls are limited to one volume knob and one tone knob. That is a straightforward layout, with fewer onboard adjustments than a guitar fitted with separate tone controls for each pickup or additional switching. The provided information does not state the control pot values or wiring scheme.

Tremolo and hardware

A Gotoh 510TS-FE1 tremolo in gold is listed, along with Sire Premium locking machine heads. The locking tuners are a specified hardware feature, but they do not by themselves guarantee tuning stability. String installation, setup, playing technique, and the adjustment of the tremolo all matter. No details are given about the bridge setup, spring configuration, or whether the tremolo is floating or set against the body.

The combination of a named Gotoh tremolo and locking tuners makes the hardware package a substantial part of the specification. Still, the listing does not provide a separate hardware finish description beyond gold-colored hardware, nor does it confirm whether every visible component uses the same finish.

What to verify before buying

Two listing conflicts deserve direct attention. First, the general fields say that no case is included, while the detailed specifications say "Includes case." The same general fields also say there is no gig bag. Confirm in writing what will arrive with the guitar rather than relying on either conflicting entry.

Second, the top is described both as absent and as solid poplar. The body itself is consistently identified as alder, but the top specification needs confirmation. These discrepancies do not establish which details are correct; they mean the product record should be checked before purchase. Item number 626217 is provided and may help a seller identify the exact version.

Technical verdict

On paper, the Larry Carlton S10 HSS Transparent Green LH combines a left-handed ST-style design with a maple neck, compound-radius maple fingerboard, jumbo stainless-steel frets, and a Seymour Duncan HSS pickup set. The Gotoh tremolo and locking tuners add clearly identified hardware. Its 25.5-inch scale and 22 frets place the basic dimensions in a familiar electric-guitar format.

The available data supports a specification-based evaluation, not a claim about sound quality, comfort, tuning performance, or factory setup. No customer reviews are available, and no hands-on test information was supplied. The unclear top and case details are the main purchasing caveats. Confirm those points, along with the stated price and included accessories, before placing an order.