Description
Incredible Archtop/Jazz KLIRA semi-acoustic electric guitar
Billy Lorento” signature
Made in Bavaria (Germany) in 1956
Billy Lorento was a renowned musician of the time who began working with Framus (another great German brand from Bavaria) in 1953, producing various signed models (the 3 stars on the neckhead are a characteristic feature) from which this model is inspired.
The pickups, in perfect condition, are of excellent quality, with a dynamic, “round” and warm sound.
Soundtest on youtube with title/search “KLIRA Archtop/Jazz 1956 – Soundtest by AtypicMusic”.
Solid spruce top
Dapple maple back and sides
Multi-part neck (maple / mahogany)
perloid fingerboard markings.
Head nut width: 42mm
Body width: 420mm
Body height: 80mm
Tuning fork: 650mm
Some wear and minor dents, but in good condition considering its age.
Only the floating bridge is not original.
electronics in perfect condition (! jack output is 1/2 (3.5mm))
Straight neck, frets in good condition.
Jazz flatwound strings 0011
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