LZ-00

“It all started when…

…I restored a pair of 1930’s L-00’s. I fell in love these instruments and I sought out to design a guitar that offered similar characteristics but with some improvements and a fresh new shape. The shoulders are sloped on the LZ-00 and the butt-end is rounded instead of squared off.”

Light in weight and rich in resonance, the LZ-00 is the perfect small body guitar whether performing or noodling on the couch.

Video

Band leader on the Late Show, Louis Cato, performs with an aged R SERIES LZ-0013 model in this performance of “Reflections” below. as well as on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert found HERE

A Closer look…

The projection, timbre, and voicing of the LZ-00 is targeted throughout the entire build process starting from choosing between three different neck-to-body joints (12,13,14 frets), three different scale lengths (24.75”,24.9”, 25.4”), and two different sound hole sizes. (3.68” and 4”).

  • Depth (neck): 3.5”-3.7”

    Depth (tail): 4”-4.2”

    Upper Bout: 10.25”

    Waist: 8.5”

    Lower Bout: 14.75”

  • Scale Length: 24.75”, 24.9”, 25.4”

    Nut Width: 1.75”

    Frets to body: 12,13, or 14

    Shape: C to slight V standard

    Fretboard Radius: 16”

  • Lacquer, Varnish, French Polish and aged finishes available

  • Harptone

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