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Experience the fusion of classic design and modern craftsmanship with the Kauer Guitars Banshee. This solid body electric guitar brings an unmistakable aesthetic that nods to vintage style while delivering contemporary performance. Crafted with a mahogany body and maple cap, it offers a warm, resonant tone that is both rich and articulate, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres.

The Banshee's set neck construction ensures excellent sustain, allowing your notes to linger beautifully. Its smooth, comfortable neck shape invites effortless playability, perfect for both rhythm and lead guitarists. Outfitted with custom-wound pickups, this guitar delivers a versatile tonal palette, from crisp cleans to gritty overdrives, making it a reliable choice for any gig or recording session.

Attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the Banshee's design. From its precision hardware to its flawless finish, this guitar is built to impress both visually and sonically. Whether you're shredding on stage or jamming in the studio, the Kauer Guitars Banshee is a remarkable instrument that offers both style and substance.

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Solid body electric guitar with a mahogany body and maple cap
Set neck construction for enhanced sustain
Custom-wound pickups for versatile tones
Comfortable neck profile for easy playability
High-quality hardware and craftsmanship

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The Kauer Banshee features a Lollar mini humbucker in the bridge and a Lollar Firebird pickup in the neck, offering a mid-focused, brighter tone.
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The Banshee Jr has a thick satin neck, 12” radius, and stainless steel frets, enhancing playability and comfort.
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Comes with a Wolfetone Timbre Wolf pickup featuring a coil split and a single volume knob, simplifying control layout for a straightforward rock setup.
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Build quality

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The guitar uses Spanish mahogany for the neck and wings, and wenge wood for the fretboard, contributing to its light weight of under 7 pounds.
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Owners report the Kauer Banshee is incredibly balanced with no noticeable neck dive, enhancing playability during live performances.
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Owners report no neck dive or forward tilt, attributing this stability to the use of light banjo tuners.
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Doug Kauer, the owner of Kauer Guitars, is noted for his accessibility and willingness to provide detailed information and support directly through social media platforms.
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It's noted as a preferred stage guitar due to its specific tonal qualities, making it ideal for those seeking a mid-focused sound.
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The Banshee Jr’s color shift finish, described as Red/Purple Chameleon, adds a unique visual appeal that changes under different lighting conditions.
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Scott Holiday

Guitarist

Rival Sons

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Scott holiday said in an interview "A lot you might have seen this, I used it all over [Rival Son's second album, 2012's] Head Down, for the tour. It's by my favourite builder and it's one of my favourite guitars.

These pickups were actually wound for me by a great guy named Chris Klein [of Klein Pickups] and they've got original '50s Gibson magnets and they're also like a mini-humbucker. It's also got custom pinstripes, which are kind of fun and kind of cool."

Brad Whitford

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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Kauer Guitars says on their website that Brad plays the Banshee model

Walter Becker

Guitarist, Bassist

Steely Dan

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From 5:55 to 6:59 the guitar is shown, it is based of a Gibson Firebird but has the finish and binding of a Gold top Gibson Les Paul.

Henri Cash

Singer, Guitarist

Starcrawler

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On this Instagram post Henri's Kauer Banshee can be seen.

Saúl Hernández

Singer, Guitarist

Caifanes

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In the provided image, Saúl Hernández is seen playing a Kauer Guitars Banshee.

Tom Dumont

Guitarist

No Doubt

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According to a post by Kauer Guitars on Instagram, Tom Dumont, guitarist, utilized the Custom Built Kauer Banshee and Gripen models during No Doubt's performance at Coachella in 2024. The post highlights the significance of this event for the guitar manufacturer and expresses gratitude towards Tom Dumont for choosing their instruments, noting, "There’s No Doubt that this was absolutely the biggest show anything we’ve ever built has ever played! @tomdumontphoto and his Gripen and Banshee sounded incredible and we are beyond humbled and fortunate to have been a little part of @nodoubt incendiary @coachella show!!"