Larry Carlton — Rig Network

Carlton's defining guitar — the vintage ES-335 with PAF humbuckers and semi-hollow construction is the instrument that gave him his nickname Mr. 335. The 335's combination of acoustic resonance (from the hollow wings) and solid center block produces a tone that sustains like a Les Paul but breathes like an archtop.

Unique to this artist in the database

The Dumble ODS is one of the most sought-after amplifiers in existence — hand-built by Howard Dumble in limited quantities for specific clients. Carlton's Dumble produces the warm, harmonically complex gain that defines his tone from Room 335 onward.

Used through the early studio period — the Tweed Deluxe's natural breakup at moderate volume provides the warm, slightly gritty tone of his early Steely Dan and session work.

Mild boost into the Dumble for additional sustain on lead passages.

Moderate delay for adding dimension to fluid lead lines.