"MUFFINS"

The LACS team took full advantage of the creative possibilities on this custom Talman, opting to create something which offers a captivating blend of classic Talman styling mixed with contemporary, custom elements. This Talman is coated in a rich, fiery Trans Red finish over an intensely figured Flamed Maple top. The design is further complemented by the dark tones of the Pau Ferro fretboard which helps cap off this Talman’s lavish and luxurious energy. The back of the instrument also hides a surprise or two in the form of neck-thru construction and a solid, Metallic Red finish which plays off of the Maple and Purpleheart in the neck and center block. As far as the name is concerned, “Muffins” is a bit of inside humor from the Custom Shop team. They take their work of crafting these special instruments extremely seriously, but always like to keep the mood light and have some fun in the process, and since the Talman is definitely one our more offbeat, fun-looking designs, the spirit of name is well suited to this instrument.

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REVEL IN RED

This Talman offers one of the more unique paint jobs in the LACS collection. The front delivers a fantastic fiery impression with a Trans Red over a Flamed Maple top. The back is a bit of a different animal, however. The center block is coated in a natural finish so the player can appreciate the three-piece neck, but the back of the body wings is finished in a beautiful Metallic Red, providing a seamless visual complement to the intricate details on the front of the instrument.

TONAL FIRE

Intended to reproduce the tones of a classic 50’s style humbucker without the technical pitfalls of the original design. This DiMarzio Air Classic pickup set employs full-strength Alnico 5 magnets for an intricate and responsive tone, providing a perfect tonal complement to the classic styling at the heart of this instrument.

CHOOSE YOUR SIDE

As with many of these builds, some of the most impactful design decisions may not be the ones you see right away. The team decided that, rather than going with a conventional top-mounting input jack, a side jack would be the more appropriate choice. This is a small modification, but it allows for a full, unobscured view of the stunning, extra-thick Flamed Maple top and enhances the overall custom aesthetic.



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LACS19 - "MUFFINS" 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: Pau Ferro
  • Fretboard Radius: 16”
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck -Thru
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Flamed Maple
  • Pickups: DiMarzio Air Classic
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Locking
  • Bridge: Gibraltar Std. II
  • Finish: Front: Red Stain Gloss
  •   Rear: Candy Apple Red Gloss
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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