These elegantly designed guitars came out of the Big Band era. They originally served double duty in that the chords formed a musical foundation for the band and as a rhythm instrument they had to cut through the drums and a huge horn section. A lot to ask! By combining the large body with maple sides and back, the power and cut was achieved. The spruce top completes the package with a warm traditional tone.
The LaSalle brings the character and performance of those great instruments together in a modern instrument. All the details from the F-hole to the end of the fingerboard to the shape of the pickguard are consistent to the original spirit of those great guitars.
The Duncan Designed pickups were essential to bring out the tone and character of this classic design.