KLOS Carbon Fiber Full Size Acoustic Guitar Package Review

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KLOS isn't a name that everyone will be familiar with just yet, but they are changing how we think about the acoustic guitar. KLOS use carbon fiber rather than wood for the body of their guitars. This approach is certainly different, but does the KLOS guitar stack up against the best acoustic guitars under $1,000? Check out our KLOS guitar review.

Body and Neck

The KLOS full-size acoustic guitar is a combination of a carbon fiber body and a wooden neck. The dreadnought style body is constructed from a carbon fiber composite that is 50X stronger than wood. KLOS makes it clear that their carbon fiber is never post-processed; small marks or fiber distortion found on the body are a sign of authenticity.

The neck is mahogany, but it has two carbon fiber stiffening rods built-in for added strength. These stiffening rods also lessen the effect of humidity and temperature changes on the neck. There are 18 frets on the Brazilian cherry fingerboard with a 24 3/4″ scale length. Another feature of this guitar is that the neck is detachable, making it more convenient for travel.

Hardware

As far as hardware goes, everything seems exceptionally robust. The minimalist headstock is fitted with chrome steel machine heads that hold tuning very well. A simple blackwood bridge also helps stay in tune and adds to the unique sound.

We are looking at the KLOS acoustic guitar package, and that comes with some useful add ons. It comes with a custom gig bag, and a custom-fitted gig bag rain cover. There is also a neck sleeve for when the neck is detached. One of the nicest add ons is the premium-quality cotton and leather guitar strap; it's befitting of a high-end guitar. The accessories are rounded up with a KLOS branded screwdriver, a hex wrench (for adjusting the truss rod), and a branded aluminum capo.

Sound

The sound of this guitar is probably going to divide opinion. KLOS doesn't claim that the carbon fiber body sounds better than a wooden body; it's just different, and that's true. The plus points are that it's naturally resonant, and delivers a warm, mellow tone.

It's almost somewhere between a sweet acoustic sound and a smooth electric guitar tone. As this guitar is aimed mainly at traveling musicians, it's worth mentioning the volume it can generate. This unassuming, mellow guitar can get surprisingly loud when it needs to.

Conclusion

As a package, this one has everything you need, and it's all pretty high-quality. So, in that regard, there is no complaint. As far as the idea of a carbon fiber body goes, we think it's going to be a hit or miss. We think it sounds terrific, although it's a distinctive sound, and it could well be a love it or hate it situation.

The carbon fiber body and mahogany neck seem to be a good match, providing a great tone, and comfortable playing experience. It's great for traveling with the detachable neck, and the volume it generates is ideal for impromptu performances. It looks pretty cool too; purists may take issue with it, but we get the impression it's going to be around for a while yet.

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