The new S5 HSS is an HSS-style variant of the 2024 S5 model, designed to offer greater tonal versatility. Featuring an HSS pickup configuration, this guitar delivers a dynamic and balanced sound, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. Its covered humbucker pairs seamlessly with single-coil pickups, ensuring a blend of warmth, sustain, and clarity. Despite its affordability, it stands out as a rare find in its price range.

The Sire LC Super-V Pickup Set includes a humbucker in the bridge position, providing powerful, punchy tones with reduced noise, while the two single-coil pickups deliver crisp and articulate sounds. This combination allows players to enjoy the warmth and sustain of a humbucker along with the brightness and clarity of single-coils. A 5-way lever switch enables seamless transitions between pickup settings, offering flexible tonal options suited for various musical styles.

Built for comfort and playability, the S5 HSS features a traditional S-style body made of North American Alder, paired with a C-shaped hard Maple neck and an Edgeless fretboard. The S7V 2-post bridge, equipped with a steel block and bent saddles, enhances sustain, tuning stability, and intonation accuracy. Additionally, the chrome hardware finish ensures durability while adding a sleek, modern aesthetic, making this guitar a reliable choice for long-term performance.