Description 2018 Len Laviolette #129 Spruce DT Ebony Features Model 2018 Len Laviolette #129 Spruce DT Ebony Condition New Scale 650 mm – compensated Finish Lacquer – thinly applied Tuners Rubner Premium Tuning Machines Case Humicase Protege Single arch HSC with velvet interior Tone Woods Top Engelmann Spruce – beautiful Sides/Back Macassar Ebony – striking markings Neck Sapele Bridge Macassar Ebony Fingerboard Indonesian Ebony Rosette Custom rosette by Len Bindings Macassar Ebony Headplate Macassar Ebony Measurements Nut Width 54mm String Spacing 45mm – 51mm – 59mm Overall length 39 3/4″ Body length 19 1/2″ Upper bout width 11″ Waist width 9 1/8″ Lower bout width 14 3/4″ Body depths 3 13/16″ & 4″ (neck to tail) Guitar Weight 5lbs. & 2oz. Action 3.1mm to 2.25mm low E to High E 12th unfretted CITES Not required – please read link to the left 2018 Len Laviolette #129 Spruce DT Ebony Comments Just arrived, this guitar is another superb example of the beauty, warmth, roundness and clarity of Engelmann Spruce used as a top soundboard! Pretty, full bodied voice, very powerful as well, and easy to play. The Double Top works very well, while not overpowering any aspect of the guitar. I was surprised by how round she sounds, with nothing shrill or unexpected. Excellent work by the master luthier from California. Len’s work was intriguing and accessible price-wise to me. Looking forward to seeing her, I was pleasantly surprised at how easily she plays, her warmth, clarity and projection. He included a comfortable armrest as well as Premium Rubners. Rubner has a mess of machines, but little is known of the premium offerings, with roller bearing and incredible smoothness, besides being very attractive. The guitar is strung with D’Addario Nylon and Carbon high tension strings. _______ Media Listening with high quality headphones or audio equipment is highly recommended including EQ manipulation, if possible. We record everything flat with just a touch of Reverb to relieve dryness. My goal is to record the guitar as realistically as is possible. I speak in the recordings, my thoughts about the guitar (and possibly other things?). My speaking also serves to give you my first impressions and to also give you a balance of the engineering (or lack thereof) versus the sound of the guitar. I simply do not have time to engineer much of anything. Thanks. Rich MP3 Audio – 190422-2018 Len Laviolette #129 Spruce DT Ebony I played her this morning on April 19th. I was taken aback by her warmth, projection and comfort. Len included 2 additional saddles for higher string break, which I will put on, as I feel she’s a touch too low. OK, so I didn’t put the higher saddle on, was too excited to play and record the guitar. It will be nice for someone looking for a low and fast action. I just ramble and bamble about on the guitar, but loved it! So much value in this guitar. You’ll enjoy it if you’re looking for an affordable and well appointed Double Top guitar. https://www.savageclassical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/190422-2018-Len-Laviolette-129-Spruce-DT-Ebony.mp3 My Solo Book of sheet music is available here if you’re interested. https://www.savageclassical.com/product/richard-f-sayage-solo-guitar-works-volume-1/ _______ Shipping Premium HSC is included in your purchase price. Insured USPS Priority/Express Shipping is included to the 50 US Anywhere else is subject to the most recent quote from USPS Please write to me for a detailed quote for International Shipping. Very Important: International Clients, including Canada…Please note that we will NOT accept PayPal or any CC as payment. All transactions must be finalized with Bank Wire Transfers for any amount over $1000 USD. Please see our discussion found here and scroll down to Customs – Duty and International Shipping . Thank you! Packaging is professionally done within its hard-shell case. It is always preferred that you come to the Studio to play it and pick it up. -Rich _______ Warranty This classical guitar carries a 1 Year Warranty as she is New Please read my Return Policy Please inquire using email or phone (Contact Me) Email me directly if you need more info: rich at savageclassical dot com
