The LC model was developed in collaboration with the great jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. He needed a flat top guitar that had a strong, clear midrange and high end response, without boominess in the bass. Furthermore, it had to have a loud, full acoustic tone, but still be capable of amplification with a piezoelectric pickup with better feedback control. Larry wanted to be able to perform on stage in a group with the guitar, and also be able to record with it in the studio. By using a combination of “X” and parallel bracing, as well as an elliptical soundhole, the LC enhances the power of the mid and upper ranges of the tonal spectrum.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Scale Length: 25 ,25 1/2″
- Body Width (Lower Bout): 15 1/8″”, 16 ”
- Body Length: 20 1/4”, 20 1/2”
- Overall Length: 41”
- Side Depth @ End Block: 4 1/8”, 4 1/4”
- Neck Width @ Nut: 1 11/16” or Custom
- Soundboard: Sitka, Adirondack, or German Spruce
- Back and Sides: Curly Koa, Curly Maple, Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bindings and Purflings: Black or “Ivoroid” plastic, or optional wood
- Tuning Machines: Schaller
- Pickup/Preamp: Optional
- Bamboo fingerboard inlay: optional
