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Description

The K-Line San Bernardino is a stellar addition to any guitarist's arsenal, combining vintage aesthetics with modern playability. This solid body electric guitar is crafted with precision, offering a balanced tonal palette that suits various musical styles, from blues to rock. The San Bernardino's hand-selected alder body ensures a resonant sound that carries both clarity and warmth. Its comfortable C-shaped maple neck is designed for smooth playability, allowing for effortless chord transitions and intricate solos.

Equipped with custom-wound pickups, the guitar delivers a rich, dynamic sound that can cut through any mix. These pickups are known for their ability to produce articulate tones with plenty of sustain, making them ideal for both live performance and studio recording. The guitar also features a vintage-style tremolo bridge, providing players with the ability to add expressive pitch modulation to their playing without sacrificing tuning stability.

Attention to detail is evident in the San Bernardino's construction, from its high-quality hardware to its durable finish, ensuring it withstands the rigors of regular use. With its engaging playability and versatile sound, the K-Line San Bernardino is a reliable workhorse for musicians who demand both style and substance from their instruments.

Key Features:

  • Hand-selected alder body for enhanced resonance
  • Maple neck with a comfortable C-shaped profile
  • Custom-wound pickups for dynamic and articulate tones
  • Vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive pitch modulation
  • High-quality hardware for durability and performance
  • Suitable for various musical styles, including blues and rock
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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about K-Line San Bernardino.

Features and functionality

  • The K-Line San Bernardino features unpotted PAF-style humbuckers by K-Line, praised for a slight sparkle, especially the bridge pickup.

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  • Lollar El Rayo pickups are highlighted for their clarity and brightness, alleviating concerns about the guitar sounding too dark when using humbuckers.

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Value and pricing

  • Originally sold around £2900, but can be found for £1750 second-hand, indicating a potential for reasonable deals.

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Comparisons

  • The K-Line PAF humbuckers are highly regarded, with one owner preferring them over pickups in a Gibson 335 they sold to acquire the K-Line.

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  • Owners have compared the K-Line San Bernardino to Jazzmasters, noting it offers a distinct offset shape while differing in tonal qualities, particularly when equipped with Lollar El Rayo pickups.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate K-Line's pickups, finding the unpotted PAF humbuckers exceptional, and also commend the single coils in other K-Line models like the Springfield.

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  • One owner expressed deep regret after selling their K-Line San Bernardino, indicating a strong attachment and satisfaction with the instrument.

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Use cases and applications

  • The absence of a JM-style bridge does not detract from the playing experience, especially for those who rarely use tremolo on other guitars.

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See how Jake Ewald uses K-Line San Bernardino

Jake Ewald

Singer, Guitarist

Modern Baseball

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At 00:14 seconds into the video, you can see the headstock of this Jazzmaster copy. Kinda hard to read the logo but it says "K Line".

See how Todd Park Mohr uses K-Line San Bernardino

Todd Park Mohr

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters

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Todd has been seen playing a beautiful lake placid blue K-Line San Bernardino — with an S-type trem and pickups.

Show in the video recorded in the KFOG Playspace June 2011.

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