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A "fundamentals" approach in the Series L: the most traditional version

This new set-neck model is presented as the most classic and essentials-focused option in the Series L. The idea is clear: to recapture the experience of a timeless "L-body" electric guitar, with construction and ergonomics that immediately resonate with players familiar with the standards. Positioned at the heart of the mid-price range, it aims for the best compromise between materials, finishes, and equipment, without scattering into superfluous options.

The choice of a mahogany set neck and a mahogany body / maple top pair anchors this guitar in a lutherie tradition recognized for its musicality and dynamic response. The expected result: a coherent sonic foundation, easy to amplify and shape, equally relevant for rhythm playing and lead.

Who is this set-neck L-body made for?

This guitar is primarily aimed at advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to move up to a more serious instrument, with a more "premium" feel than an entry-level model, while retaining immediate playability. It will also suit experienced musicians looking for a reliable L-body for rehearsals, stage, and home studio, with a full control configuration (2 volumes / 2 tones) to fine-tune the balance between pickup positions.

In terms of styles, the "set neck + Tune-O-Matic" DNA is naturally comfortable in genres where body, sustain, and note density are expected: rock, blues, pop, hard rock, but also more modern contexts thanks to the coil split to lighten the spectrum and gain clarity. The mahogany C-shaped neck favors versatile playing: open chords, barre chords, pentatonic licks, and faster phrasing remain comfortable over time.

A structured tone: mahogany, maple, and electronics designed for versatility

Lutherie forms the foundation of the sonic personality. A mahogany body tends to provide a warm response, present low-mids, and a pleasant sense of "density," particularly noticeable in saturated or crunch tones. The hard maple top complements this character by adding attack, precision, and better note clarity, useful for articulated riffs and complex chords.

The set-neck construction contributes to a sense of continuity between the fretting hand and the body, with generally generous sustain and a note that naturally "holds." The Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stop tailpiece pair enhances intonation stability and vibrational transfer: this provides a firm base, ideal for lowering the action without losing definition, and for working on precise setup (intonation, height, string balance).

The electronics offer a real customization lever. The 3-position selector allows quick navigation between registers (neck position, combined, bridge), while the presence of 2 volumes and 2 tones facilitates fine balancing: slightly lowering a volume to clean up a sound, or attenuating a tone to round off a rhythm part without touching the amp. The tones include a push-pull coil split: an excellent way to expand the palette by switching from a thicker, more powerful sound to a more open, brighter, and "snappier" tone, practical for arpeggios, pop rhythms, or lighter funk parts.

Recommended compatible accessories

To fully exploit the character of this guitar, a set of electric guitar strings (gauge chosen according to your touch) and regular maintenance (soft cloth after playing) are enough to preserve tuning stability and smooth feel. Picks and a strap remain essentials to adapt attack and playing comfort daily.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient

Type	electric guitar L-body format	Frets	22
Body wood	mahogany	Fret type	Medium Jumbo
Top	hard maple	Fret size	2.7 mm / 0.106"
Veneer	flamed maple (veneer)	Nut	GraphTech Tusq XL
Pickguard	ivory	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Assembly	set neck	Configuration	6 strings
Neck wood	mahogany	Bridge	Sire Modern Tune-O-Matic
Profile	C shape	Tailpiece	aluminum stop tailpiece
Fingerboard	rosewood	Tuners	Sire Standard Tuner
Binding	no binding	Finish	chrome hardware
Radius	300 mm / 11.81"	Selector	3 positions (3-way lever switch)
Scale length	630 mm / 24.80"	Controls	2 Volume