LAG Western Guitar, Tramontane 318, Auditorium, with Solid Engelmann Spruce

LAG T318A: Brilliance in Engelmann Spruce & Ovangkol

The T318A sets itself apart from the crowd through its choice of materials. The solid top made of AA Engelmann spruce is hand-selected by LAG luthiers and delivers a more powerful, overtone-rich sound than conventional spruce. As the perfect counterpart, the back and sides are made of flamed Ovangkol, a tonewood that combines the warmth of rosewood with the brilliance of maple.

Ergonomics meet visual elegance

The Auditorium format is the all-rounder among body shapes: it provides enough volume for powerful strumming, but is focused and clear enough for delicate fingerstyle playing. Thanks to the quarter-round body bindings, the guitar fits particularly comfortably against the player. The high-gloss finish brings out the spectacular flame of the Ovangkol perfectly and makes the T318A a piece of jewelry on any stage.

• Solid AA Engelmann Spruce: A premium tonewood for the highest demands on dynamics and tonal color.

• Flamed Ovangkol: Provides a wide frequency response with transparent highs and a firm bass foundation.

• Sustainable BrankoWood: The headstock, bridge and fingerboard are made of this technologically optimized wood, which shares the positive properties of ebony but is ecologically future-proof.

• Iconic Design: The oval rosette and the characteristic LAG headstock give the instrument a noble, South French aesthetic.

• Precision Hardware: Black die-cast tuners provide excellent tuning stability and a classically-modern contrast.

Technical Details at a Glance

• Body Shape: Auditorium
• Top: Solid AA Engelmann Spruce
• Back & Sides: Flamed Ovangkol
• Neck / Fingerboard: Khaya / Brown BrankoWood
• Finish: High Gloss
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Hardware: Die-Cast, Satin Black
• Special Feature: Quarter-round body bindings for maximum comfort

Expert Tip

Why the Auditorium format? If a Dreadnought is too chunky for you, the T318A is your guitar. It's a bit narrower at the "waist", which makes it extremely comfortable when seated. Sound-wise, it's a real "mix-killer": Due to the clear frequency spectrum of the Ovangkol, it cuts through excellently in the studio or live mix without overpowering other instruments. An instrument for connoisseurs who don't compromise.