Having a Steve Klein guitar in the shop is always a treat, and this M-43 is no exception. This monster is still young (having been brought to life only in 1997), but has a voice which seems to come from another place, another era altogether. Thanks to the 16 3/4″ lower bout, this larger-than-life guitar has a low-end which is cavernous and resounding, and yet is paired with trebles that are instantly responsive and crisp as bells. Despite its voluptuous dimensions, the M-43 feels natural in your lap, and is effortless to play–one of but several reasons why Joni Mitchell, Michael Hedges, Steve Miller, Andy Summers, and Sting prefer to play Kleins!
With Indian Rosewood back and sides and a Sitka Spruce top (both Master Grade), you can rest assured that the voice has herculean strength. The top is drum-thin and has a tap tone which resonates wildly. Klein achieves this degree of thinnness with his progressive bracing techniques, which manifest in an arching ply baffle in the M-43 which connects the soundhole to the sides and helps project sound outward. Bundled with a Calton Flight Case and a Highlander IP-1 pickup, this M-43 is the complete package: fingerpicked or strummed, acoustic or amplified, at home or on the road, this guitar delivers the goods.
This guitar has something really special. I expected the huge, booming voice, but was totally blown away by the clear, brightness middle registers. This is a great guitar for cutting through a mix, or playing fingerstyle pieces where you want extreme clarity and expression. I have always loved the Klein neck shape; it feels more like an electric guitar, but attached to a serious acoustic cannon. 
One of the best Kleins I've played. It's beautifully designed and extremely clear in its tone. | Scale Length | 25.38 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.13 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian |
Having a Steve Klein guitar in the shop is always a treat, and this M-43 is no exception. This monster is still young (having been brought to life only in 1997), but has a voice which seems to come from another place, another era altogether
This guitar has something really special. I expected the huge, booming voice, but was totally blown away by the clear, brightness middle registers
One of the best Kleins I've played. It's beautifully designed and extremely clear in its tone. 