A rare combination of portability, playability, tone, and gig-worthiness ; if you’re looking for a travel guitar, this one fits the bill Comfortable body size Bass that belies the guitar's size, with impressive projection Ultra-portable L.R. Baggs Anthem-equipped model sounds stunning Action can need some adjusting, depending on your playing style Carbon fiber look can be polarizing Not the cheapest in the travel guitar category Carbon fiber lifestyle brand Klos (pronounced like the opposite of “far”) is rolling out a gang of new gear, and the Grand Cutaway Mini is particularly compelling because of its unique size and features.

put Klos on the map and remain its most popular size, but the company is gaining ground in the full-size market with models like the new grand auditorium Grand Cutaway. The GC Mini essentially splits the difference. The concept is a road-ready, seaworthy instrument that delivers fuller sound and better playability than a typical travel guitar, along with gig-worthy electronic options.

was excited to try one of the first GC Minis built with an L.R. Baggs Anthem.

It packs the promise of a perfect on-the-go guitar for dedicated cruiser lifestylists and working players alike, so we were curious to see what it would deliver. The guitar arrived in a convertible gig bag/backpack, with the neck in its own compartment. A little tool kit including the neck bolts, a screwdriver, hex wrench and the bridge saddle were in a pocket, as indicated by a note, wit.