Lâg Tramontane T88D Dreadnought

Essential Information About the T88D Tramontane Dreadnought Guitar

• Dreadnought format: generous projection and present bass, ideal for accompaniment.


• Solid Engelmann spruce top: precise attack, beautiful dynamics, and detailed response.


• Khaya back and sides: warmth in the midrange, balance, and roundness for both fingerstyle and pick playing.


• Modern comfort: khaya neck, dual-action truss rod, and graphite nuts for appreciable stability.

The T88D: the "folk" dreadnought spirit in the Tramontane series

The T88D Tramontane fits within a "folk" approach focused on versatile acoustic playing: a large dreadnought body to fill the sound space, a natural glossy aesthetic, and a choice of tonewoods designed to combine power and definition. It is a guitar designed to offer accessible playability and reliable response daily, whether at home, in rehearsal, or accompanying a voice.

For which guitarist and styles?

With its steel strings and dreadnought format, the T88D is particularly suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an expressive instrument without complications. It feels at ease in pop, folk, variety, country, and acoustic rock, especially in strumming (pick rhythm) thanks to its projection. In fingerpicking, the solid top brings nuance and good note clarity.

Sound

The solid Engelmann spruce top is the guitar's driving force: it promotes a quick response, clear articulation, and a wide dynamic range, useful for shifting from soft playing to a more forceful attack. The khaya back and sides add a warm character, with present mids and a round sensation that avoids a too dry sound. The dreadnought format enhances projection and low-end foundation, highlighting accompaniment and open chords. The Brown Brankowood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a crisp attack and good definition, while the graphite nuts help tuning stability and consistent vibration transmission.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can opt for a light steel string set 12-52, ideally in phosphor bronze (like the original setup "Coated Phosphor Bronze Light 12-52"). A tuner (clip-on or pedal) and a selection of picks effectively complement the instrument to explore different attacks and dynamics.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Scale (mm)	650 mm
Format	Dreadnought	Tuning pegs	Die Cast
Truss Rod	Double-action	Bridge	Brown Brankowood
Strings	Steel	Nut	Graphite
Nbr of strings	6	Original Strings	Coated Phosphore Bronze Light 12-52
Top	Solid Engelmann Spruce	Types of frets	Medium Silver Nickel
Back&Sides	Khaya	Color	Natural
Neck	Khaya	Finishing	Glossy
Radius	350 mm	Hardware	Black
Nut Width	43 mm	Weight	3 kg
Fingerboard	Brown BrankoWood	Dimensions (mm)	1075 x 485 x 140
Nbrs of frets	20

Back and sides	Khaya	Fret type	Medium Silver Nickel
Finish	Glossy	Hardware color	Black
Dimensions	1075 x 485 x 140 mm / 42.32 x 19.09 x 5.51"	Tuners	Oil-bath
Scale length	650 mm / 25.6"	Nuts	Graphite
Number of frets	20	Number of strings	6