“A futuristic instrument that soundly improves the potential instability of wood-constructed acoustics”: Klōs Carbon Timber Grand Cutaway Mini review

With its superb feel and sounds, can this small-bodied, travel-friendly acoustic convert the carbon fiber acoustic purists?

Klōs Carbon Timber Grand Cutaway Mini
(Image: © Klōs)

Guitar World Verdict

The Klōs Carbon Timber Grand Cutaway Mini is a serious instrument that’s ready to impress in any musical environment. It strikes a solid balance of wood tone with carbon fiber consistency.

Pros

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    Carbon fiber consistency.

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    Carbon Timber emulates the look of wood-grain with warmer tones.

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    Precision PLEK machine fret setup for low action and easy playability.

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    Stainless steel frets.

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    Travel-ready body style.

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    Convertible gig bag allows neck to be detached for travel or complete guitar carry.

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    Hassle-free assembly.

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    Selection of optional pickup choices.

Cons

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    Expensive.

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    Purists might not pray at the carbon fiber church.

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What is it?

Due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, carbon fiber is an optimal and often integral material when it comes to constructing high-performance goods, from bicycle frames to fishing poles. However, try to use it as the raw material for an acoustic instrument and watch how unsettled traditional acoustic players become.

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Ratings scorecard
TestResultsScore
Build qualityNot everyone will appreciate carbon fiber but you can't fault the design.★★★★1/2
PlayabilityIt is such an easy guitar to play.★★★★★
SoundsWarm, resonant, and it might be carbon fiber but it sounds like wood – with excellent pickup options.★★★★★
OverallThis is too good to be a travel guitar but, at under 3kg, super-compact and resilient, that's exactly what it is.★★★★★

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