Gallery

Here I will post photos of each guitar built at Klesh Guitars since December 2022.

If you’d like a variation of something here, email me with some details and I’ll get back with a quote / timeframe.

The construction and design process of many guitars for sale on this website can be seen on the KleshGuitars YouTube channel.

Thanks for visiting the website and enjoy looking around!

-Shane Klesh

#011 - SCC 6

This is a Klesh Succubus-6. This is a Prototype instrument made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #011102622. Instrument #11 built on October 26, 2022

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Ash with a Figured Eastern Black Walnut top. The neck is Eastern Black Walnut and the fingerboard is Eastern Rock Maple. The Headstock veneer is matching Eastern Black Walnut with a 1/8" thick Maple logo inlay. The finish is Tung oil, and is natural in color.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Lace "Deathbucker" with one volume control. 

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010. 

Guitar ships in a hard shell case.

  • Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: White Ash

    Top: Eastern Black Walnut

    Neck: Eastern Black Walnut

    Fingerboard: Eastern Rock Maple

    Body Veneer: Black/Green/Black

    Headstock veneer: Eastern Black Walnut

    Logo: 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Lace Deathbucker (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#012 - ASP 6

This is a Klesh Asp-6. This is a Prototype instrument made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #012102822. Instrument #12 built on October 28, 2022

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Black Limba with a Curly Maple top. The neck is Eastern Rock Maple and the fingerboard is Zircote. The Headstock veneer is matching Curly Maple with a 1/8" thick "Klesh" Maple logo inlay. The finish is Satin Nitrocellulose with a Blue Burst.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

Guitar ships in a free hybrid case.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Black Limba

    Top: Flame Maple

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: Zircote

    Body Veneer: Black/Green

    Headstock veneer: Eastern Rock Maple

    Logo: 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Seymour Duncan Invader (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com to coordinate for shipping / costs.

#013 - SDW 6

This is a Klesh Shadow-6. This is a Prototype instrument (First Klesh Shadow ever made) made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #013102422. Instrument #13 built on October 24, 2022

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Mahogany with a Black Limba top. The neck is Eastern Rock Maple and the fingerboard is Ebony. The Headstock veneer is matching Black Limba with a 1/8" thick "K" Maple logo inlay. The finish is Satin Nitrocellulose, color is Natural.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Nazgul with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

Guitar ships in a free hybrid case.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: African Mahogany

    Top: Black Limba

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: Ebony

    Body Veneer: Black

    Headstock veneer: Black Limba

    Logo: “K” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship ASAP through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#014 - SCC 6

This is a Klesh Succubus 6 / Chuck Schuldiner Tribute design, built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #015022223. Instrument #14 built on February 22, 2023

The scale length is 24 3/4"" and has 24 frets. The body wings are Alder and the neck is Eastern Rock Maple with a Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The Headstock veneer is dyed Flamed Maple with a 1/8" thick maple natural "Klesh" logo inlay. The finish is Satin Oil based urethane and the color is flat black.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Tone Pros. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Dimarzio X2N with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Neck Through

    Wood:

    Body: Alder

    Top: N/A

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: IRW

    Body Veneer: N/A

    Headstock veneer: Curly Maple

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Tone Pros Bridge

    Dimarzio X2N (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship ASAP through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#015 - SCC 6

This is a Klesh Succubus 6 / Chuck Schuldiner Tribute design, built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #015022223. Instrument #15 built on February 22, 2023

The scale length is 24 3/4"" and has 24 frets. The body wings are Alder with a Flamed Maple Top and the neck is Eastern Rock Maple with a Zircote fingerboard. The Headstock veneer is Flamed Maple with a 1/8" thick maple "Klesh" logo inlay. The finish is Satin Oil based urethane and the colors are Black and Green.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Tone Pros. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Dimarzio X2N with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Neck Through

    Wood:

    Body: Alder

    Top: Curly Maple

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: Zircote

    Body Veneer: Black

    Headstock veneer: Curly Maple

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Tone Pros Bridge

    Dimarzio X2N (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship ASAP through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#016 - ASP 7

This is a Klesh Asp-7. This is a Prototype instrument made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments, the first Asp in this refined body shape.

The Serial Number is #016021723. Instrument #16 built on February 17, 2023

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Poplar with a Camphor Burl top. The neck is Eastern Rock Maple and the fingerboard is Bubinga. The Headstock veneer is matching Bubinga with a 1/8" thick "Klesh" Maple logo inlay. The finish is oil based urethane and the color is Natural.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .056 .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

Guitar ships in a free hybrid case.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Poplar

    Top: Camphor Burl

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: Bubinga

    Body Veneer: Black

    Headstock veneer: Bubinga

    Logo: 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Seymour Duncan Invader (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com to coordinate for shipping / costs.

#017 - VNM 8

This is a Klesh Venom 8. This is a Prototype instrument (First Klesh Venom ever made) made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #017021623. Instrument #17 built on February 16, 2023

The scale length is 28" and has 24 frets. The body is Mahogany with a Flamed Redwood top. The neck is Ash and the fingerboard is Birdseye Maple. The Headstock veneer is matching Flamed Redwood with a 1/8" thick "Klesh" Burl Maple logo inlay. The finish is oil, color is Natural.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader with one volume control.

String are gauged as follows: .060 .056 .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010.

Guitar ships in a free hybrid case.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: African Mahogany

    Top: Flamed Redwood

    Neck: Ash

    Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple

    Body Veneer: Black

    Headstock veneer: Flamed Redwood

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Burl Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Seymour Duncan Invader (Bridge)

    Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#018 - XK 6

This is a Klesh XK-6 made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #018021823. Instrument #18 built on February 18, 2023

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Alder with a Maple Burl top. The neck is Eastern Rock Maple and the fingerboard is Ebony. The Headstock veneer is matching Maple Burl with a 1/8" thick Maple logo inlay. The finish is oil based urethane, and the color is Rotburst Green.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader with one volume control. 

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010. 

Guitar ships in a hard shell case.

  • Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Poplar

    Top: Maple Burl

    Neck: Maple

    Fingerboard: Ebony

    Body Veneer: Black

    Headstock veneer: Maple Burl

    Logo: 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    SD Invader (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#019 - SCC 6

This is a Klesh Succubus-6 made by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments.

The Serial Number is #019022023. Instrument #19 built on February 20, 2023

The scale length is 25.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Alder with a Maple Burl top. The neck is Eastern Black Walnut and the fingerboard is Macassar Ebony. The Headstock veneer is matching Maple Burl with a 1/8" thick Maple logo inlay. The finish is oil based urethane, and the color is Hellfire Red.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan Invader with one volume control. 

String are gauged as follows: .052 .042 .030 .017 .013 .010. 

Guitar ships in a hard shell case.

  • Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: White Ash

    Top: Eastern Black Walnut

    Neck: Eastern Black Walnut

    Fingerboard: Eastern Rock Maple

    Body Veneer: Black/Green/Black

    Headstock veneer: Eastern Black Walnut

    Logo: 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh Mini Tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Lace Deathbucker (Bridge)

    One Volume

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#020 - SDW 7

This is a Klesh Shadow 7 built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #020022223. Instrument #20 built on February 22, 2023

The scale length is 26.5" and has 24 frets. The body is Solid Mahogany. The neck is Black Walnut and the fingerboard is Wenge. The Headstock veneer is matching Mahogany with a 1/8" thick maple "K" logo inlay. The finish is Satin Oil based varnish and the color is Natural.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickups are Seymour Duncan Invader Neck and Bridge, with one volume, one tone and a mini 3-way switch.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: African Mahogany

    Neck: Eastern Black Walnut

    Fingerboard: Wenge

    Headstock veneer: African Mahogany

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Gotoh locking tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Seymour Duncan Invader (Neck and Bridge)

    One Volume, One Tone, Mini 3-Way Switch

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#021 - VK 6

This is the Klesh VK 6 prototype built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #021022224. Instrument #21 built on February 22, 2024

The scale length is 24 3/4" and has 24 frets. The body is Poplar. The neck is Maple and the fingerboard is Indian Rosewood, and the headstock is matching Makamong Burl with a 1/8" thick maple "Klesh" logo inlay. The finish is Tung Oil and the color is natural.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickups are Dimarzio, bridge is a super distortion and the neck is a PAF Pro. One volume knob and a 3-way pickup selector switch

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Poplar

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood

    Headstock veneer: Matching

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Mini button tuners

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Bridge

    Dimarzio Super distortion (bridge) PAF Pro (Neck

    One Volume, three way Pickup seletor

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#022 - KB435

This is a Klesh Kobold 4 built by Shane Klesh for Adam Klesh, and for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #022040524. Instrument #22 built on April 5, 2024

The scale length is 35" and has 24 frets. The body is Honduran Mahogany. The neck is American Black Walnut and the fingerboard is Wenge, and the headstock is matching Spalted Maple Burl with a 1/8" thick maple "K" logo inlay. The finish is Catalyzed Urethane and the color is natural with red epoxy highlights.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickups and electronics are Bartolini. Controls are Active/Passive HR-3.3AP; Volume is Passive in the up position, and Active in the down position. Pickup blend, and Stacked Bass and Treble controls.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Honduran Mahogany

    Neck: Eastern Black Walnut

    Fingerboard: Wenge

    Headstock veneer: Matching

    Logo: “K” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Hardware

    Bartolini Active/Passive Electronics and Pickups

    Finish - Natural/Water based Catalyzed Urethane

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#023 - KB535

This is a Klesh Kobold 5 built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #023040524. Instrument #23 built on April 5, 2024

The scale length is 35" and has 24 frets. The body is Black Limba. The neck is Ash and the fingerboard is Wenge, and the headstock is matching Maple Burl with a 1/8" thick maple "K" logo inlay. The finish is Catalyzed Urethane and the color is natural with blue epoxy highlights.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge is made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickups and electronics are Bartolini. Controls are Active/Passive HR-3.3AP; Volume is Passive in the up position, and Active in the down position. Pickup blend, and Stacked Bass and Treble controls.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Black Limba

    Neck: Ash

    Fingerboard: Wenge

    Headstock veneer: Matching

    Logo: “K” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Hardware

    Bartolini Active/Passive Electronics and Pickups

    Finish - Natural/Water based Catalyzed Urethane

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#024 - VK 6

This is a Klesh VK 6 built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #024042024. Instrument #24 built on April 20, 2024

The scale length is 24 3/4" and has 24 frets. The body is Poplar. The neck is Maple and the fingerboard is Indian Rosewood, and the headstock is Zircote with a 1/8" thick maple "Klesh" logo inlay. The finish is water based catalyzed urethane and the color is flat black.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge and tuning machines are made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is an Alumitone Deathbucker by Lace. One volume knob.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Poplar

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: India Rosewood

    Headstock veneer: Zircote

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Hardware

    Lace Pickups

    Finish - Flat Black/Water based Catalyzed Urethane

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.

#025 - VK 6 “BTC”

This is a Klesh VK 6 “BTC” built by Shane Klesh for the Klesh Guitars line of instruments in Colorado, USA.

The Serial Number is #025042024. Instrument #25 built on April 20, 2024

The scale length is 24 3/4" and has 24 frets. The body is Poplar. The neck is Maple and the fingerboard is Indian Rosewood, and the headstock is Zircote with a 1/8" thick maple "Klesh" logo inlay. The finish is water based catalyzed urethane and the color is flat black with an orange “Bitcoin” theme.

The truss rod is dual action and the bridge and tuning machines are made by Hipshot. Both can be adjusted with the Allen keys supplied with this package. The pickup is an Alumitone Deathbucker by Lace. One volume knob.

  • Materials

    Construction:

    Bolt-on

    Wood:

    Body: Poplar

    Neck: Eastern Rock Maple

    Fingerboard: India Rosewood

    Headstock veneer: Zircote

    Logo: “Klesh” 1/8” Eastern Rock Maple

    Hardware/Electronics:

    Dual Action Truss Rod

    Hipshot Hardware

    Lace Pickups

    Finish - Flat Black/Water based Catalyzed Urethane

  • Guitar is Available and will ship through Fedex. Free shipping within the USA. International orders please email sjklesh@gmail.com for shipping costs and information.