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Like you've already said- it's probably too big for him now, and when he's fifteen or sixteen he'll want to strip the original paint off, paint it black and stick horrible heavy metal pickups on it, then when he's eighteen or nineteen he'll want to trade it for something boring that everyone else will have...
See how he likes it when he's in his early twenties on
That's a good age to start appreciating weird old vintage guitars.Statistics: Posted by Mgeek — Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:39 pm
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Thanks for the replies, the info was much appreciated.
My son has been taking guitar for 2 years and we did purchase him a starter Fender guitar kit. The fender has taken it share of abuse and has a few nicks and chips in it, but that happened quite some time ago.
I think we might purchase him a mid range guitar next and put the Klira away for awhile or just let him use it for special events he participates in.
He did mention when playing it it was rather large and did not sit comfortablly on him when playing.
I wish I could get a catalogue or literature on the guitar but I have had no luck. I think it must be an obscure year and model and I may not be able to find one.
Thanks again.
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If I were in your situation, I'd put the Top Star in the case and in the closet. I'd then take my son out guitar shopping and let him pick out a brand new Squier Statocaster or something similar for around $150, a cheap digital effects box and a small practice amp like a Line 6. I think this rig would give your son optimal conditions for determining his level of interest in the guitar and if he learns to play you can pull the Top Star back out of the closet in a few years and let him experiment with a hollowbody.
Old guitars are finicky and usually need work to play properly. The Top Star is also probably a bit too big for your average 11 year old. I think your best bet for nurturing a musician is the Squire and the effects box. Kids love the sounds they can get out of the effects processor. It makes even playing on one string fun
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Do you think the guitar has any value. My sister gave this guitar to my son who is 11 and I am a bit concerned if he will take the proper care of it.
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What you have is a Klira 319 known as the "Top Star". It was made around 1969.
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Thanks for the help.
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Statistics: Posted by wietse — Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:36 pm
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Would anyone be able to tell me the model and year of my Klira guitar?
I have attached a picture of it.
http://s831.photobucket.com/albums/zz23 ... G_1840.jpg
Thanks
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