"HANG 10"

Are you ready to hit the waves? After getting to know this seriously spec’d out custom Talman, we think you will be, at least that’s what the LA build team was aiming for. This surf wagon-style guitar inspires visons of the beaches of Southern California from which it hails. Just take a second or two watching the Aqua Blue finish ripple over the Quilted Maple top, and it won’t be long before you see the core woods looking like a surfboard resting atop the ocean waves. This spectacular instrument doesn’t only evoke vintage imagery, but also emits a vintage-inspired sound, capitalizing on a classic tone wood mix of Alder, Maple and Rosewood. This wood combo, paired with the three lipstick-style pickups, delivers a highly-stylized design which is totally impossible to overlook. Whether you are at the beach or on stage, this axe will definitely have you “hanging ten.”

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BUOYS ON THE WATER

Inspiring ocean views and reflections of metal buoys on the water, the lipstick tube style pickups help enhance the beach theme and prominence of the classic Southern California-inspired vibe of this highly customized concept piece. The pickups also deliver that crystal clear twang, emblematic of the surf rock era.

SUSTAIN THE WAVE

When you think about surfing the perfect wave, the ride is long, sustained, and ultimately, a rare thing to experience. On this Talman, the long wave is reflected in the increased note sustain provided by the neck-thru design, an extremely rare feature for any Talman.

DEEP BLUE SEA

The Turquoise Blue Stain finish over the Quilted Maple tops off and accentuates the ocean portion of the theme. The Transparent Aqua Blue allows just enough of the natural hues of the Quilted Maple to make it appear as if sunlight is bouncing off the ocean waves. The 1” thick top delivers a distinct impression of the depths of the Pacific Ocean.



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LACS18 - "HANG 10" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 42mm @ Nut, 57mm @ 22nd Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 20mm @ 1st Fret, 22mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Half Round
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 16”
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck -Thru
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Quilted Maple
  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan Strat Lipstick
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Locking
  • Bridge: Gibraltar Std. II
  • Finish: Turquoise Blue Stain Gloss
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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