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Home / Shop / New Klein 457 “Blanca,” English Sycamore/Engelmann Spruce

New Klein 457 “Blanca,” English Sycamore/Engelmann Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Klein & Kauffman
Product Year
2018
Model
457
Serial #
130
New/Preowned
New
SKU
TMP1198
Condition
Brand new
Body Type(s)
Large, Jumbo
Back & Sides
Sycamore - English
Top
Spruce - Engelmann
Neck Wood
Sycamore - English
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Ivoroid
Top Trim
Violin Lines
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
Ebony
Fret Markers
Side Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Ebony
Headstock Bindings
None
Headstock Inlay
None
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Holly
Tuners
Gotoh 510
Tuner Finish
Nickel with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Clear
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
21 in
Upper Bout
13.25 in
Lower Bout
18 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
4.5 in
Scale Length
25.4 in
Scale Length (mm)
645 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.125 in
String Spacing (mm)
54 mm
Weight
4 lb. 7 oz.
Case
Hardshell - Ameritage
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The latest 457 from Klein & Kauffman has arrived—and it’s not one we’ll soon forget. The brand new “Blanca” 457 in English Sycamore and Engelmann Spruce is a force of nature. The lower bout measures in at 18 inches (even though the total weight is a slim 4lbs 7oz), and the expansive Engelmann top is tuned for instant response, even with a light touch. Played with flatpicks or fingertips, we could only find bright, balanced notes and easy-on-the-ears string separation, and Kauffman’s dialed in the setup on this Blanca to be nice and easy on the hands.
Here you’ll find Holly bindings, integrated Ivoroid nut, and Klein’s hallmark bridge with individual saddles. The sharp headstock angle maintains a consistent break angle for the strings for extra clarity and projection, and the whole package comes wrapped up in a custom Ameritage hardshell case that fits snug and secure.

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This is a big boy with bottom to spare and high strings that can keep up! The Sycamore body fires out the notes quickly with strong projection. The voice is clear and alive with a hint of archtop-like definition. Great for fingers or strumming.
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Scale Length 25.4 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.125 in
Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Sycamore - English

The latest 457 from Klein & Kauffman has arrived—and it’s not one we’ll soon forget. The brand new “Blanca” 457 in English Sycamore and Engelmann Spruce is a force of nature

This is a big boy with bottom to spare and high strings that can keep up. The Sycamore body fires out the notes quickly with strong projection
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