KLOS Carbon Fiber Travel Guitar! - Full Demo!
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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KLOS enough.
You should try the guitar named : Lava Me 2
I just watched that video mate 🙋🙋🙌🙌👍
Did you get one? I wonder about the durability of the electronics based on the user reviews on Amazon. Warranty seems crappy too, compared to KLOS. I like what Lava 2 offers, but don’t want to pay to send to China if the electronics go awry. And no user replaceable battery from what I can tell.
I play my Klos everyday. It sits on a stand next to my Lazy-Boy. I only have to tune it about once a month! It is an amazing instrument!
Hi I am learning late in my life and was wondering if you are playing the full size vs the traveller? I was thinking because of its smaller size the Klos travel would be easier to handle and learn on? What are your thoughts?
@@walteravieira I have KLOS travel, and I'd say it would probably be harder to learn on it. The distance between strings on the travel version is smaller, so it can be tighter than on a regular acoustic (especially if you have big fingers). Also, because of some compromises they had to make to keep the guitar smaller, it is less balanced than a regular guitar - there is a "neck dive" basically. So if you play with a guitar on the right knee and without a strap, that might be less comfortable.
All and all, it is a fantastic travel instrument. I enjoy it, and I take it to all of my car camping trips, and leave my regular-size wooden guitar at home.
But for learning purposes I'd recommend a regular size guitar.
As for the budget, KlOS is quite expensive. It is your call, of course, but for a beginner, my go-to recommendation is Yamaha FS-800 or FS-820 - they are decent quality and overall very nice instruments (and very affordable)
"Let's check out the features..." Proceeds to play the thing like an angel singing a song about drinking cocoa next to a fire place on a Canadian winter... Nice move man, nice move!
+Zippy Leroux 😄😄😄 Thanks!
I NEED to know where to find the tabs for that. Ive rewinding that part of the video for the past half hour haha
@@DarrellBraunGuitar what song was it??? If I buy this thing I need to play that song first 😂
The deal killer for me is the wooden neck. The reason I'd get a Rainsong (if I ever buy a composite guitar) is the composite neck. The stability of a composite neck is the main reason to get a composite guitar IMO. It's the neck on a regular acoustic that's constantly changing with the seasons, leading to protruding frets, truss rod adjustments, etc. I'm looking at the Lava composite travel guitar - see Mary Spender's review.
I agree. Klos makes an all-carbon version with a carbon neck
Emerald an McPherson carbon fiber guitars are superior.
No insightful comment here, I just wanted to tell you that "Klos" is German for "toilets"...
A nazi word???
FInally! A travel/backpack guitar that doesn't suck! lol
I have a question what were the songs you were playing?
Hey man i got an idea for a video
Guitar on a bass amp or bass on a guitar amp
+Nathaniel Gorman Nice!
+Yeet The "classics" were Hey Hey, Dust in the wind, Tears in heaven, and Blackbird.
The tapping song was Spiritual groove.
This looks like a chill guitar to play inside a car or something 😂😂
THIS is the travel guitar I'm going to buy! Thank you for the review!
+NMDA No problem! ☺
Wow. When I heard USA-made and carbon fiber I was scared to go on the net and look up the price. 600 bucks!? That’s seems like a great freaking deal. I was envisioning something closer to $2,000
Much closer to $2000 now.....
@@cameronhowe5122 lol OPs original comment did not age well 😂 if you want the acoustic electric full carbon fiber, it is $2000
Sorry .. sounds like a plastic guitar to me.... Guess there's no substitute for real wood ... My Luna travel with the spruce top is less than 200 and has a fisher pickup and preamp ... and sounds woody ... well because its solid spruce wood top ..
But then again, just about any solid wood top would probably sounds better than Carbon fiber or Kevlar
Him: travel guitars cannot be played
Also him: plays it
Some BS shade thrown at the Journey OF660 here. And also Voyage Air. Their neck mechanisms are far superior to 4 bolts and both are holding up perfectly after years of use. The CF Journey is the ultimate so far.
David Eidelberg exactly. I am so happy with my Journey OF-660. So much better neck attachment. Takes 10 seconds to detach and sounds so much better. The only advantage of the Klos is the lighter weight.
Sounds nice! How did you mic it? I need sound quality like that in my life...
+OliLix Thanks!
With smaller guitars that have weaker bass responses I mic about 10" away from the sound hole. I used a Rode NT1.
Sweet cheers man!
Why don’t the carbon fiber companies, make the neck carbon fiber as well?
Finger Picked I believe the newer ones are
It's really lovely looking and playing guitar. Sounds good too but $600 is a bit steep for me especially for a travel guitar
+fahd s It's definitely an investment. The "plus" that outweighed the price for me is always having a nicely playing guitar wherever I go!
Trust me, it's worth every penny!
Since you live in Canada where you have snow, do you also have a canoe? And have you ever slept overnight in an in igloo?
+Mal Braun 😄 It's like you know me!!
It would be great if they made a bass guitar
Martin LX1/LXM, Taylor baby, Taylor GS mini, Composite guitars Cargo guitar. All good quality travel guitars that dont suck either
You got all my attention in the first 15 secs... Good intro😂
That headstock design is why it holds tune so well, g strings hate the angled headstocks.
For a guitar marketed as a travel guitar that can be taken apart into two pieces (neck & body), you would think they would have made a custom backpack to fit said two pieces... If there is one on their website, I can’t find it. Other than that, it looks like a great travel guitar.
They have a case for it that fits the guitar assembled or seperated but the neck does not seem to be protected when separated. The best backpack case ive seen is for the journey carbon fiber travel guitar. The journey is far more expensive though
With the Klos Deluxe Travel Guitar, their site shows a separate sleeve for the neck, for when it's detached.
I just received my acoustic/electric Klos in the mail. very comfortable, great tone, and love it.
+Kevin Hendricks Nice! Congrats!
I'm going to put on a set of 12 or 13s and leave mine in DADGAD or half step. 😎
Looks good sounds good too, but when I noticed it has a detachable neck I am not so sure that is going to be workable, especially for such a high price ... like with tax around $1000. Not thanks, but it does sound pretty good.
I have really been looking for a comfortable acoustic. I like the bolt through the neck making life much easier. Things I hate about my acoustic is worries about drying. I like it.
The tone of that guitar is amazing!
Here I was hoping for something affordable.
I have a 100 year old vintage sunburst style company guitar which I took it for hiking it is Rolf Guitar and it's traditional Goan which I play live
A direct comparison of the KLOS Carbon FIber against the Lava Me 2 would be interesting
Dude...that was awesome...kind of wish I saw that first before buying a low model Taylor a few months ago. Kepp up your great work!...and Merry Christmas!
+Mark Gardner Thanks!
Merry Christmas to you too ☺
Intonation spot on 24 3/4" scale reliable full scale drop tune breakdown if wanted light curved body. Cushman pickup.NICE.
I ordered, received, tried out this model , and returned it two days later. Darrell's review is incomplete, omitting a most important factor, for me anyway. The nut width is 42mm much too small for my classical background. I'm looking forward to the classical neck with a nut width of at least 48mm, increased playability. The sound is loud and shocking, so I want nylon strings with a mellow tone to play Hawaiian slack key genre. The full size model may be in my future. I'll call them now, can't wait any longer !
i like how the tuners are even with the center of the strings... sounds good two..
Baby Taylor's sound fine. The little Martin backpacker sounds super cool. Although that one is hard to play
Thank you for the review Darrell! Now that KLOS offers full carbon fiber guitars that’s is comparably priced to the Journey Overhead carbon fiber guitars, would you be willing to share which you think is a better value for the money? Anyone else willing to share their experience is welcome! I’m a bit stuck deciding between the two
Very cool & compact ~ sounds decent - but hey - it's you, Darrell, playing. I enjoyed watching you grab the klos out of the snow... how would it hold up in a rain storm? What about the wooden neck? I am small - so I very much like the size. & what would be the point to drag out a 'my dog has fleas' band sounding guitar to play? Not enjoyable what-so-ever. Clear sound IS important ~ as the opposite is screeching scratches on a chalkboard. Thanks for the review.
I must say Darrell. That was the best intro ever made. Loved it. This is how companies should announce their gear
+Jesús Armas Thanks! ☺
Look like a good guitar but this is more of a sponsored, paid for, advertisement than a youtube video review.
The finish is crap though... the layoud of the catbon fiber is just crooked...
If you are not traveling in crazy weather conditions, get a little Martin. Much better value money and natural tone
Travel guitars are not playble
Ed sheeran : ok👌🏼
Very well done video, Darrell. $600 for a travel guitar. That's gonna take some serious thought.
Rus: дружище, когда делаешь обзоры на гитару играй больше Фингер стайл за 12 ладом. Тогда, только, будет понятно глухой звук у гитары или нет, а просто бить по аккордам в начале грифа, это не даёт нужную информацию.
Nothing compares to the Yamaha silent ;)
+TheHirade 😄👍
When you pay 600 squid for a travel guitar you expect it to be decent , most travel guitars ive seen are around 150 to 250 . so with respect ,I dont think they should be compared.
Who else is here from Robert Baker's video?
Could I leave this in my trunk? like as an "everywhere I go I bring my guitar" guitar?
The guitar sounds and looks nice but at the price they sell them, i would expect the carbon fabric to be laid out a little better. The back looks a little sketchy in some places.
Awesome review! Love the video and audio quality that you are providing here. Thank you
Taylor makes insanely good 3/4 guitars.. just sayin...
Left it in the snow! Awesome!!! Mr Braun thank you for the sweet clips.
+Thunder Buddy 😀👍
imo
Good vid...
btw: you look like an upgraded version of The Miz...
imo
+Charlie Newman 😄 Thanks man!
I really enjoy your no-bs style...so much better than the usual over-the-top online style.
You remind me of the guy who built my 2 custom-made guitars.
He was a no-bs guy too.
+Charlie Newman Thanks Charlie!
It sounds better then there full size guitar that you did a demo of. Perfect for playing in a band the smaller body means less feedback problems.
Klos ... but no cigar? Sorry, pretty cheesy, I know!
Great idea but idk if I wanna put this much $ to get one, it sounds like a 15 dollars plastic toy guitar.
2:29 Dracula by Don Ross! I love that song!
+Ryan Harper 😀👍
The part about it being durable in the intro is the funniest thing I've seen all day. Love the videos Darrell Braun guitar
Thanks!!
Love my Klos still today. Been 6 years!
I'm from Mexico. The price says $685, it are dollars?
Never had a good accoustic guitar. i want it :'(
A year later after seeing this video I still want to know the riff he played when he talks about the tone in the intro
Sounds like a toy.
I liked the intro! I may consider getting one to bring with me on vacations. Seems lovely! Thanks for the review. :D
$700 doll hairs!!! Odens Raven!
you must be a big guy because you make that full size guitar look like a 3/4!
Can you compare this with Journey please?
Hey man! Amazing videos!
Can you advise what material/songs/books to practice and study to reach your level of playing? I'm damn impressed with how amazing your tone is. Have a great day! :)
+Epsilon's Dilemma Thanks!
Private instruction is the way to go. If you are motivated, you will progress very quickly with the right teacher.
For advanced fingerstyle playing you can listen to Andy McKee, Don Ross, Antoine Dufour, and Phil Keaggy ☺
This costs a kidney, though,..
Sounds great. Those tone-carbon fibers....
DAT antoine dufour riff at the beginning tho
$2K for these carbon fiber guitars!?
Did Klos give you or loan you this guitar?
3:37 Man that part sounds bestiful. I'm going to learn it right now
Fantastic travel guitar.. Wanna have one for sure..
Um, you may not be able to take it everywhere with the damn CITES regs.
the fretboard and bridge are actually blackwood, not rosewood, so there's no issue with CITES
Do they come in nylon strings?
Amazing guitar tone and man... you play awesome!!!. Please train us, master!!! 🤘
+David Álvarez 😄 Thanks David!
Traveler Guitar EC-1 by ESP
what does preamp use for? can you tell me about this? If this guitar would be my 4th one after buying Fender straocaster, I should play that guitar in the streets in a city to show people and sing together.
BTW, How do you play Dust In the wind?
Glad to see a proper guitar channel covering a carbon guitar! I once made the mistake of telling some fellow guitarists that if I had to choose between a particular Taylor and a particular Rainsong that I would go with the latter. Apparently this was the wrong answer- but it's still true!
This one also sounds pretty nice too. Definitely going on my list of travel guitars to consider.
Damnnn preach that modern acoustic riffs (antoine du four and don ross!!!)
amazing ! keep it up
+Chikh Tsumaki 😀😎👍
Intonation I sweet. 2 lbs is incredible. Tone is players hands ...excellent. Rolled over edges for comfort ...yeah. Full scale outstanding. Impervious to climate change .great electronics. Compisite neck. This American made seems to have all good qualities.
I hate when i forget my guitar in the snow too
Thanks for the thorough review! I'm shopping travel guitars, as I want one to take with me, during some extended bicycle touring. Think you mentioned the fret board is made of wood. Does KLOS make a travel guitar that's entirely made of graphite? Again, thank you!
KLOS, but NO CIGAR.
Wish they would make a slimline single cut version.......
waaant one
Hi Darell! Hope you are doing well. I am thinking of getting the Klos Travel Full Fiber Electric Acoustic model, and thinking of customizing it with the HyVibe Smart Pickup. I spoke with Klos and said they can do it, of course with some additional installation cost, so that is awesome. I just want to know what are your thoughts about this. Thanks, hope to hear from you.
Amazing tone for a that small guitar !
Playing a bit of Frankenstein......nice. Does sound nice the travel guitar I think has smaller body that is the shape of a dred and the full size actually can be broken down and be a travel guitar and its larger dred shape all have 24 3/4 which is Gibson and love it. Thanks!
Nice guitar. Thanks for posting.
I had a Composite Acoustics Cargo guitar which was a short scale guitar. Never went out of tune and had better action than my Gibson SG or any electric guitar I’ve owned. Most comfortable guitar I’ve ever played. And no truss rod! I thought that playability would be true for all the Composite Acoustics guitars, so I sold it to buy their electric “The Blade.” What a mistake; I hated the Blade.
How does this compare to the 3/4 size McPherson carbon, Blackbird Savoy, and the rainsong OM?
To small, a little bigger, better.
Did klos sponsor this video?
Hey Darrell. I hope you don’t mind, I hate it. I’d rather buy a mini wooden one. I know the size advantage but I’d never buy one. Nice playing though. :D
It's a great sounding guitar, and it is cool that it's carbon fibre. But I've just gotta laugh when people describe a £600 guitar as, something to travel with, without needing to worry about it getting damaged, just throw it in the car, and you're away! Sure it's not that much money in the sense that anyone with a minimum wage job could afford it after a few months of saving, but adding up the worth of all the guitars I've had in the 20s odd years I've had them, even combined they probably don't equal £600, and yet to me they're priceless. At least my Epiphone acoustic, my first 'real' guitar. And yet people see thw guitar featured here as a throw away. I just don't get that attitude.
Spiritual groove!
I have and old Ovation Custom Balladeer made out of carbon fiber. What amazes me is that the guy who bought it set it up in the US in 1987 and then 10 years later someone bought it from Europe and toured with it and 15 years later I got it and the guitar still feels like new, apart from string changes and cleaning it never needed else. It survived two accidents, extreme weather changes, (been to sauna as well because why not?!) And it's still very accurate and plays awesome. I broke a couple of guitars and had lots of issues with other instruments but this one.... this one still rocks.
Carbon fiber rulez
+Lou Joszai That's awesome!
I used to be a dealer that sold ovations. I’m glad the instrument works for you but to me the ovations bowl like back is hit or miss for a lot of players and they sound way thinner than a traditionally solid wood instrument. It also has a stigma of being known as a stereotypical lesbian girl folk rock guitar. But I guess if you don’t mind a thinner sounding guitar for the advantage of it being a bit more durable then whatever works for you.
I don’t know man, I really like my Gretsch Jim Dandy and at $179 it’s pretty hard to beat.
Yeah but what if you're a tubby like me? Then it looks like a ukulele ;) Interesting, Ill check it out.