These elegantly designed guitars came out of the big band ear. They originally served double duty, in that the chords formed a musical foundation for the band, and as a rhythm instrument, they had to cut through the drums and the huge horn section. By combining the large body with maple sides and a maple back, the power and cut was achieved. The spruce top completed the package, bringing a warm and traditional tone. The LaSalle bring the character and performance of those great instruments together in a modern instrument. All the details from the F-hole, to the end of the fingerboard, to the shape of the pickguard, are consistent with the original spirit of those great guitars.