SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and meticulously set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a showroom model in like-new condition.Lâg Deluxe gig bag, original box and accessories included.LAG TRAVEL-SPE Spruce Top ElectroEscapade Series3/4 Size Folk Electro-Acoustic Guitar – Travel – Short ScaleTop: Solid Engelmann SpruceBack & Sides: MahoganyFinish: GlossBracing: XBridge: Brown BrankowoodNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: Brown BrankowoodRadius: 350 mm (13.77")Scale Length: 600 mm / 23.62"Frets: 20 Medium Silver NickelNut Width: 43 mmNut: GraphiteTruss Rod: Dual ActionTuners: Die-Cast, 18:1 RatioHardware: BlackFactory Strings: Coated Phosphor Bronze Light 12-52Preamp: Lâg Micro-LâgControls: Volume, 2-Band EQ and TunerSince its beginnings, Lâg has built an exceptionally strong reputation by combining French craftsmanship, acoustic research and a genuine eye for detail. The brand has always managed to offer accessible instruments that are truly designed by musicians and luthiers, with particular attention paid to comfort, tonewoods and sonic character. The Escapade range is a perfect example of this philosophy: behind its surprisingly compact format lies a genuine acoustic guitar, designed to offer far more than simply a backup instrument.The Travel SPE is exactly the kind of guitar that surprises you from the very first notes. Its travel-sized format is incredibly practical: it is easy to transport, takes up very little space and is particularly enjoyable to play, whether at home, on the road, on holiday, or simply sitting in a corner of the living room so it is always within reach. Its short scale length contributes greatly to this effortless feel and makes the instrument particularly accessible, without ever giving the impression that you are playing a “toy” guitar or one that has been acoustically compromised.And this is precisely where this Lâg becomes particularly interesting: in the world of travel guitars, it literally outperforms many established references in terms of both sound and value for money, including models that have become benchmarks such as the Martin LX1E and Taylor GS Mini. Without attempting to imitate them, the Travel SPE takes a particularly ambitious approach for its price point, offering a level of construction and, above all, a generosity of tone that makes it a formidable competitor to these established references.Its compact size is far from limiting its sonic expression. The solid Engelmann spruce top delivers a lively, clear and dynamic response, with an excellent ability to translate the nuances of your playing. The spruce is particularly well utilized here and contributes to the surprising sense of volume and openness you immediately experience. The guitar projects enormously for an instrument of this size, with an acoustic presence that goes far beyond what its compact dimensions might suggest.The work carried out on the body also plays an essential role. Lâg developed this Travel model around a specific arched-back design and an acoustic architecture engineered to preserve depth, resonance and sustain despite the instrument’s reduced dimensions. The result is particularly convincing: the bass remains surprisingly present, the midrange retains plenty of body, and the highs offer excellent definition. The overall balance is therefore much closer to that of a genuine folk guitar than to a conventional travel guitar, which can often sound thin and restricted.The combination of Engelmann spruce and mahogany creates a particularly appealing blend of attack, clarity and warmth. The response is immediate both with a pick and when played fingerstyle, with enough dynamic range to handle everything from singer-songwriter accompaniment to more nuanced fingerpicked passages. It has that rare quality of being extremely easy to pick up and play while remaining expressive enough to make you want to keep playing it for hours.The inclusion of the Micro-Lâg system further enhances its appeal. The TRAVEL-SPE is not simply a compact guitar designed for transportation: it can easily find its place on stage, in rehearsal or in an amplified setup. This is a genuine advantage for an instrument designed primarily around mobility.But its greatest strength is probably its ability to make you forget its size. It is a guitar you choose for its practicality and ultimately keep because of its sonic character. It is compact enough to take anywhere, comfortable enough for everyday playing and, above all, acoustically generous enough that you never feel like you are making a compromise.The Travel SPE is therefore a genuine little powerhouse in the world of travel guitars: compact, comfortable, expressive and surprisingly powerful. A guitar that delivers a serious sonic punch against the established benchmarks and arguably offers one of the most convincing price-to-performance ratios in its category. An excellent choice for anyone who wants to travel light without compromising on sound!
Original Price€699
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New Price€399
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