Paul Schmidt, musician, teacher, designer and author of The Art and Times of Steve Klein worked with Jason Harshbarger of Highland Strings to build this Klein inspired 12 string guitar.
It started with a Klein Spruce top, bridge and solid Brazilian Rosewood Neck. The body was bound in Holly wood which frames the Mahogany body beautifully. Paul enlisted inlay artist Larry Robinson to create a simple and artistic fretboad inlay in copper. Inset into the headstock is a fossil-like Fern carving. On the back is a bloodwood Asian character that stands for ‘awareness’, “something the world needs much more of” says Paul Schmidt.
To complete the project a hand-made wooden case was created featuring vintage latches and handle and a Jade Oroboros adorns the interior. Paul used this guitar with heavier strings tuned down to D. It has a loud and deep voice that remains beautiful at all times. Not harsh some some 12 strings can be. It plays very easily and the Rosewood neck feels amazing.
This is a very special 12 string. The best 12s have large bodies and this one, at 17.5" makes for a wonderous voice. The Klein design, crafted by Jason Harshbarger, creates a beautifully unique voice that is clear and resonant. This is a great 12 for singel lines and Celtic pieces and would make a great color for recordings as well. Collectible indeed, but very playable and enjoyable as well... 
One for the collectors, this instrument is unique in so many ways and is a real art piece. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.88 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Mahogany |
Paul Schmidt, musician, teacher, designer and author of The Art and Times of Steve Klein worked with Jason Harshbarger of Highland Strings to build this Klein inspired 12 string guitar.It started with a Klein Spruce top, bridge and solid Brazilian Rosewood Neck. The body was bound in Holly wood which frames the Mahogany body beautifully
This is a very special 12 string. The best 12s have large bodies and this one, at 17.5" makes for a wonderous voice
One for the collectors, this instrument is unique in so many ways and is a real art piece. 