On The Soap Box for KLINE

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 7 Mar 2004 12:42 pm

Winnie (or anyone who might know) is the Anapeg mechanism similar to Kline? What makes Anapeg superior to other PSGs?

David Decker · Post by **David Decker** » 7 Mar 2004 2:00 pm

I have a Black U-12 Kline, We'll part when I'm in the ground! There are alot of Kline players in Ohio. Their a GREAT guitar! I've read all this stuff about keyless, and prestrechers. Simply put not needed on a Kline. I can change a string on my Kline faster than I can on any of my keyed guitars.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 7 Mar 2004 4:12 pm

I played a Kline D10 for over 20 years. Absolutely the best guitar I have owned and played. My now ex-wife made me sell it when I bought my Carter a few years ago. Biggest mistake I ever made. If I was in a position to buy another guitar, I would buy a new Kline, sight unseen.

Does anyone know if Joe made any changes to the new guitars?

Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 7 Mar 2004 6:22 pm

Rich, I asked that question about changes and was told that there were no changes made in the new ones. I was a little surprised to hear that, but I guess they figure "no need' as the Hawaiians would say.

Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 7 Mar 2004 6:24 pm

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Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 7 Mar 2004 6:26 pm

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steve takacs · Post by **steve takacs** » 7 Mar 2004 6:49 pm

I've had a white Kline U-12 8+5 purchased new in 1988 but with minimal mileage. The guitar was never the problem, the player getting his head into U-12 has been. What is written about it staying in tune is not hype. It also sounds good, & the mechanics are pecise. Additionally, it is built as solidly as anything I've ever seen. Since I had not been using it, I tried to sell it twice on The Forum the past year without luck. Perhaps it's the white color, "keyless look" or the difficulty for the unmechanical to work on it (true for me at least). Even before I read Richard Sinkler post, I decided to keep it give the U-12 another shot. To make the switch easier for me, Joe Kline has graciously agreed to add more changes this summer. If all goes well,it will return with me to Beijing.[This message was edited by steve takacs on 07 March 2004 at 10:54 PM.]

Winnie Winston · Post by **Winnie Winston** » 8 Mar 2004 2:43 am

Sonny asked:
"Winnie (or anyone who might know) is the Anapeg mechanism similar to Kline? What makes Anapeg superior to other PSGs? "

I am working on getting some pics of an Anapeg up on the web. I was just over to see Noel Anstead.
The Anapeg, is keyless. Other than that it is unlike a Kline in most ways-- different changer, different undersides, different construction, different everything.
What makes it superior to other PSG (in my opinion) is that it is exquisitely machined and thought out. And then carefully assembled-- one at a time.
What makes a Mercedes superior to a Chevvy? Both have engines, seats, doors, wheels, and tires. But one is made well, and the other is detailed to the nth degree.
That's what the Anapeg is like.

JW

B J Cole · Post by **B J Cole** » 9 Mar 2004 10:55 am

I got my Kline back in 1982 on the recommendation of Winnie Winston after having played an Emmons for ten years. It's a U12 with 6 pedals and 6 levers and a beautiful cherry and natural maple finish. It also has a prototype split single coil humbucker Bill Lawrence made for me and an IVL Steelrider MIDI pickup Joe retrofitted into a replacement bridge. I have been using this guitar continuously in a professional context for the last twenty two years and it has not let me down yet. I echo what everybody else has said about it's tuning stability. I would definitely never part with this guitar. A few years ago I Got a Williams as a road guitar with the same setup. The comparison between the two is interesting. The Williams is a more modern, lighter guitar with a more sophisticated changer (The Williams has a padded back but it's still lighter than the single neck Kline). Also I find the Williams has a better tone for Country playimg but the Kline is better for classical and experimental music.
I think eventually the Kline will be regarded as a 'classic' very much as Bigsbys are today.

B J Cole

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 10 Mar 2004 2:32 am

WOW, welcome to the forum B.J. Hopefully we will hear more from you.

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 16 Mar 2004 8:35 pm

Just heard from Joe Kline,,,he has my laquer guitar copedent changed and ready to ship. My mica guitar may be for sale soon if someone wants a "keeper".

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 18 Mar 2004 5:53 am

I sold my first Kline S-12U to by a guitar with an aluminum neck, boy what a mistake there, I longed to get that first Kline back, never could, the guy that bought it was much smarter than I was!! I did get lucky last year & finally got another Kline S-12U with 7&6, in a laquer finish. I think the Kline is the best steel I have ever owned and it would take too long for me to list all of my gutiars from the past. If ya got Kline & have a taste for another brand, put your Kline back in the case & shove it under the bed, you'll be back fer it, thats for sure. The smoothest guitar ever built. I hear Joe is going to build a few more, now thats good news!! Oh, anyone in the Maryland area that would like to try my Kline just give me a holler!!

Ernie Pollock

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 18 Mar 2004 9:34 am

Thanks for the input Ernie,,,that seems to be the typical sentiments on Kline. I don't think I've ever heard any negative comments about Klines. I now have 2 and I'm sure at some point I'll HAVE to sell one but man I hate to.

Catus Jack · Post by **Catus Jack** » 18 Mar 2004 5:46 pm

I got my kline new from Joe. I went to look at then, after showing them to me, Joe and his wife had us stay for luch, the Kline's are the best. I have and had other steel, but will never let the Kline go. Stays in tune, doesn't break strings. It's good to hear that Joe is going to build a few more, one great steel.

Catus Jack