$6,500.00
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The Klein & Kauffman Parlor Model stands as a thoughtful meeting of two deeply individual voices in modern lutherie. Steve Klein, widely respected for his pioneering ergonomic designs and work with the Klein electric guitars, brought a willingness to challenge tradition and rethink how an instrument interacts with the player. Steve Kauffman, known for his expressive playing and equally refined approach to building, has long pursued responsiveness and tonal balance above all else. Together, their collaboration reflects a shared belief that innovation should serve musicality, not overshadow it.
At the heart of this parlor lies a design philosophy influenced by the Kasha-inspired radial bracing system. Departing from conventional X-bracing, this approach redistributes tension and energy across the top in a way that encourages remarkable responsiveness and clarity. The result is a guitar that feels alive under the lightest touch, with a nuanced dynamic range that suits both delicate fingerstyle and more assertive playing.
The choice of materials elevates the instrument into rare territory. The Sitka spruce top offers a familiar yet endlessly versatile tonal foundation, pairing strength with sensitivity. It is matched with back and sides crafted from The Tree quilted Honduran mahogany, one of the most storied and elusive tonewoods in modern guitar making. Salvaged from a single legendary tree in Belize, this mahogany is prized not only for its dramatic figure but for its tonal depth, warmth, and complexity. Its presence here is not just visual, but deeply musical, lending a rich, seasoned voice that few instruments can replicate.
A Brazilian rosewood neck adds another layer of refinement, contributing stability and a subtle harmonic richness, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge ensure precision and articulation. Visual details are handled with equal care. The mother of pearl and ebony lotus rosette offers an elegant focal point, complemented by a fully mitered ebony binding and backstrip that speak to the meticulous craftsmanship throughout. Purfling lines in black and maple frame the instrument with quiet sophistication, and the headstock, dressed in ebony on the front and burled maple on the rear, provides a fitting finish to the design.
The use of three-on-a-plate Waverly tuning machines reinforces the parlor’s vintage sensibility while maintaining modern reliability. At just 4 pounds, the guitar feels effortlessly comfortable, reinforcing the ergonomic intentions behind its design. It arrives protected in a deluxe hardshell case, ready for both stage and studio.
This Klein & Kauffman Parlor Model is more than a sum of premium components. It is a rare collaboration shaped by decades of experience, a willingness to rethink tradition, and an uncompromising commitment to tone.
Other specifications Include:
- Sitka Spruce Top
- The Tree Quilted Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides
- Brazilian Rosewood Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- Mother of Pearl & Ebony Lotus Rosette
- Ebony Headstock Front Veneer
- Burled Maple Headstock Rear Veneer
- Fully Mitered Ebony Bindings & Backstrip
- Black/Maple/Black Top Purfling
- Maple/Black/Maple Back & Sides Purflings
- 3 on a Plate Waverly Tuning Machines
- Deluxe Hardshell Case
- 4 lbs 0 oz
- P-183
For more information about the Klein & Kauffman Parlor, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Klein & Kauffman
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Actual Weight
- 4.0
- Model
- Parlor Model
- Condition
- Brand New
- Color
- Natural
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Pickup
- No
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Klein & Kauffman Parlor Model - Sitka Spruce & The Tree Mahogany #P-183
$24,750.00
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- New
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The Klein & Kauffman Parlor Model stands as a thoughtful meeting of two deeply individual voices in modern lutherie. Steve Klein, widely respected for his pioneering ergonomic designs and work with the Klein electric guitars, brought a willingness to challenge tradition and rethink how an instrument interacts with the player. Steve Kauffman, known for his expressive playing and equally refined approach to building, has long pursued responsiveness and tonal balance above all else. Together, their collaboration reflects a shared belief that innovation should serve musicality, not overshadow it.
At the heart of this parlor lies a design philosophy influenced by the Kasha-inspired radial bracing system. Departing from conventional X-bracing, this approach redistributes tension and energy across the top in a way that encourages remarkable responsiveness and clarity. The result is a guitar that feels alive under the lightest touch, with a nuanced dynamic range that suits both delicate fingerstyle and more assertive playing.
The choice of materials elevates the instrument into rare territory. The Sitka spruce top offers a familiar yet endlessly versatile tonal foundation, pairing strength with sensitivity. It is matched with back and sides crafted from The Tree quilted Honduran mahogany, one of the most storied and elusive tonewoods in modern guitar making. Salvaged from a single legendary tree in Belize, this mahogany is prized not only for its dramatic figure but for its tonal depth, warmth, and complexity. Its presence here is not just visual, but deeply musical, lending a rich, seasoned voice that few instruments can replicate.
A Brazilian rosewood neck adds another layer of refinement, contributing stability and a subtle harmonic richness, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge ensure precision and articulation. Visual details are handled with equal care. The mother of pearl and ebony lotus rosette offers an elegant focal point, complemented by a fully mitered ebony binding and backstrip that speak to the meticulous craftsmanship throughout. Purfling lines in black and maple frame the instrument with quiet sophistication, and the headstock, dressed in ebony on the front and burled maple on the rear, provides a fitting finish to the design.
The use of three-on-a-plate Waverly tuning machines reinforces the parlor’s vintage sensibility while maintaining modern reliability. At just 4 pounds, the guitar feels effortlessly comfortable, reinforcing the ergonomic intentions behind its design. It arrives protected in a deluxe hardshell case, ready for both stage and studio.
This Klein & Kauffman Parlor Model is more than a sum of premium components. It is a rare collaboration shaped by decades of experience, a willingness to rethink tradition, and an uncompromising commitment to tone.
Other specifications Include:
- Sitka Spruce Top
- The Tree Quilted Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides
- Brazilian Rosewood Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
- Mother of Pearl & Ebony Lotus Rosette
- Ebony Headstock Front Veneer
- Burled Maple Headstock Rear Veneer
- Fully Mitered Ebony Bindings & Backstrip
- Black/Maple/Black Top Purfling
- Maple/Black/Maple Back & Sides Purflings
- 3 on a Plate Waverly Tuning Machines
- Deluxe Hardshell Case
- 4 lbs 0 oz
- P-183
For more information about the Klein & Kauffman Parlor, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Klein & Kauffman
- Body Style
- Parlor
- Actual Weight
- 4.0
- Model
- Parlor Model
- Condition
- Brand New
- Color
- Natural
- Strings
- 6
- Body Style
- 12 Fret
- Pickup
- No
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