Edward Klein Ellipse Steel-String

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Saw this interseting concept guitar in this months Acoustic Guitar mag:
http://www.acguitar.com/article/default.aspx?articleid=26770

" an experiment with low-tension steel strings, appealing to nylon-string players who want the sound of a steel-string, as well as steel-string guitarists with hand-strength limitations. For this reason, the neck has a full classical width, and the guitar’s body dimensions are akin to those of a classical instrument."



dunno if you have to have a subscription to view that article so here's another site to see it:
http://www.edwardkleinguitars.com/html/acoustic_steel_string.html

It's kinda ugly but I'd like to try one of these out.
 

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That is one odd looking guitar. Almost like something you'd see in an Austin Powers movie. I wonder of the wide neck would make it easier or harder for someone with not a lot of strength in the left hand.
It would be fun to play one. I wonder if the low string tension gives them more muted sound; or if the top is much thinner to accommodate the lowered tension.
 

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Saw that one in AG. As with poser I'd like to try one. I tend to like weirdos, maybe why I like some McPhersons, and this forum :lol:

Harmony H-173 bought in 1960 (retired), Alvarez AC60S 2008, Eastman AC320ce 2008 "Hybrid", Guild GAD-JF30E(blonde) 2008, Guild D25M 1974, Martin Grand J35E 2009, Martin D12-20 1970, Martin OM-21 2009, Voyage-air VAOM-06 2010
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