Sangamon
The Sangamon River flows through central Illinois near the place where I had my first workshop. Both visually and acoustically appealing, these instruments project a powerful voice with great balance and tonal complexity. The exceptionally deep sides increase the instrument’s physical volume and change the timbre to give a full, well rounded tone with excellent sustain while maintaining the fine articulation that defines each note.
Whether you prefer fingerstyle or flatpicking techniques, the Sangamon delivers excellent sound project and rich overtones. All models have a “voiced” Engelmann spruce top. Engelmann produces a very smooth and mellow tone and Levinson Voicing brings out the best of this highly desirable top wood. On the LS-33, the creamy color of Engelmann enhances the natural beauty of the African ovangkol and enhances the broad tonal spectrum and lively treble response.
LS-33 Specs
MODEL: | LS-33 |
BODY: | Deep Body Concert |
TOP: | Voiced Solid Engelmann Spruce |
TOP BRACING PATTERN: | Scalloped ''X'' |
BACK & SIDES MATERIAL: | Solid Ovangkol |
BACK CENTER STRIPE: | Santa Fe Stripe |
ENDPIN INSERT: | Vertical Grained Wood |
BINDING AND HEEL CAP: | Striped Ivoroid |
NECK MATERIAL: | Mahogany |
NECK SHAPE: | Low Profile C-shape |
HEADPLATE: | Ebony |
MACHINEHEAD: | Butter Bean Vintage Style |
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: | Ebony |
FINGERBOARD INLAY: | Green Abalone Dots |
NUT MATERIAL: | Bone |
NUT WIDTH: | 43 mm |
BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Ebony |
BRIDGE SADDLE: | Compensated Bone |
SCALE LENGTH: | 628 mm, 24.75'' |
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