First prototype for future production incorporating bass reflex cabinet technology with radical interior baffling system.
This instrument has been a collaborative effort between
Steve Klein, Steve Kauffman and
Scott Holloway/Jim Worland of Dyer Guitars.
Materials:
Sitka Spruce top,
Mahogany back & sides and neck,
Guatemalan rosewood fretboard and bridge,
Multiscale
#built: Prototype Number 1
Courtesy of Klein & Dyer Guitars
A Special Event at the Custom House Maritime Museum: 7 to 9 PM
Steve Klein fans in New England will not want to miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from the legendary luthier who built guitars for Joni Mitchell, Steve Miller, Sting, and Stanley Clarke, among many others. Spanning a career of almost 50 years, Steve Klein pioneered major innovations in the design and craftsmanship of the electric and acoustic steel-string guitar.
In this special evening hosted by Jack Lepiarz of WBUR, Mr. Klein will be joined by his longtime building partner Steve Kauffman to talk about their work to innovate the art and science of guitar building – peppered with fascinating tales of working with legends in folk, rock, and jazz. Guests will enjoy a reception and the opportunity to view an exhibit of rare Klein instruments. The beauty of these unique instruments will be brought to life through live performances by Brendan Burns and John Tavano.
For guitar aficionados, this is a very unique opportunity to meet a legend and see his work up close. Please joins us for an unforgettable evening with this American Treasure, brought to you by www.kleincommunity.com .
Location: Custom House Maritime Museum,
25 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Reception, Exhibit, Lecture, and Live Performances
October 19, 2016 from 7 to 9 PM
Many thanks to our Sponsors:
The Fibonacci Guitar
This edition of “On The Bench” is quite special, as I write this from Florence, Italy; the place where many of the Renaissance artists, worked, lived and died. This city has echoes of their inspiration all over it which show in its magic and beauty.
A few years back, to honor one of the most beloved leaders of this movement, Leonardo Da Vinci [1452-1519], Steve Klein & Steve Kauffman along with renowned artists, Larry Robinson (inlay) and Bob Hergert (scrimshaw) completed a four-year project simply called “Leo” by Mr. Klein, now in the hands of a private collector.
Fast forwarding to this summer’s season, the never quite mind of Maestro Steve Klein goes way back to pay tribute to another brilliant mind, Leonardo de Pisa [1175-1235] also known as Fibonacci. De Pisa was an Italian mathematician who introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the Western World (please read further by Googling: The Fibonacci Sequence).
The photos below show Fibonacci, the guitar. This is just a sneak preview of what is coming. Word is that it will be a multiscale neck and seven-strings. The instrument will be shown this October at the Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase. Look for Klein & Kauffman Guitars’ booth at the event. It is important to mention also, that Mr. Klein will be celebrating 50 years of guitar building next year. But his amazing career also includes drawings, cartoons, inventions, and art. Notably, Mr. Klein’s work brought Kasha’s theories into reality through guitar building (fan-bracing system), applied mathematics and physics in his designs (flying brace & impedance matching bridge) – truly making Steve Klein a Renaissance man of our times.
Enjoy!
Woods used to make the Fibonacci:
Sinker Redwood top
Myrtle back & sides
Guatemalan Rosewood center strip & binding
Inlay by Steve Klein
Steve Klein – kleindesigns@comcast.net
Steve Kauffman – s.kauffmann@att.net
For reference on their work see “Leo” at their website:
Larry Robinson – larry@robinsoninlay.com https://www.robinsoninlays.com/gallery.html
Bob Hergert – http://www.scrimshander.com/guitarstuff.html
Luthiers Showcase:
Woodstock Invitational – http://www.woodstockinvitational.com/exhibitors.shtml
Photos of the guitar: Steve Kauffman
From the able hands of Steve Kauffman (the builder behind Klein Acoustic Guitars), comes this jaw-dropping Dreadnought!!!
For more information on Kauffman Guitars or Klein Guitars, contact Steve Kauffman.
Email: s.kauffman@att.net
Telephone: (541) 942-5120
Photos: Steve Kauffman
