Kauer Guitars

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From the small shop of Doug Kauer comes the Super Chief Powertron Semi-Hollow—a bold twist on classic single-cut designs fused with semi-hollow construction for a distinctive voice. With its massive 15.5" wide body and premium tonewoods, this guitar sings with thunderous projection and vintage-inspired warmth. Whether you crave articulate cleans for intricate chording or a searing distorted lead tone, the Super Chief is an inspiring canvas for sonic exploration.

Immense Resonance From Premium Tonewoods

The backbone of the Super Chief's tone starts with its semi-hollow body built around a Spanish mahogany core. This provides a firm, resonant foundation while the maple or Spanish mahogany top and back plates ring out with a rich, piano-like sustain. The 24.75" scale length Spanish mahogany neck further enhances the guitar's smooth, woody resonance while imparting a familiar playing feel. You'll relish the snappy articulation and percussive attack as you dig into the wenge fingerboard.

Dial in Your Signature Sound

With your choice of Wolfetone, TV Jones or Lollar pickups, the Super Chief offers immense tonal versatility. Wolfetone's PAF-inspired designs serve up vintage warmth with ample bite for overdriven leads. The TV Jones Power'Tron pickup dishes out thick, juicy tones ideal for blues or classic rock riffing. Or opt for the clarity and dynamic response of Lollar's boutique single-coils. No matter your genre, you'll find the perfect voice for your playing with the Super Chief's pickup selection.

Uncompromising Craftsmanship and Playability

Like every Kauer instrument, the Super Chief exemplifies meticulous attention to detail. Its semi-hollow body incorporates an innovative I-beam reinforcement to maximize resonance while eliminating unwanted feedback. The guitar is also Plek'd to ensure flawless setup and playability right out of the box. With its classic "script" logo headstock, the Super Chief sports a distinctive aesthetic to match its premium tone and feel.

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  • Semi-hollow Spanish mahogany core, maple or Spanish mahogany top and back
  • Choice of Wolfetone, TV Jones, or Lollar pickups for diverse tonal options
  • 24.75" scale Spanish mahogany neck, wenge fingerboard, I-beam body reinforcement
  • Plek'd setup for flawless playability, classic "script" logo on the headstock

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Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway Offset
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top and back wood: Curly Maple
  • Body core wood: Spanish Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C standard
  • Neck wood: Spanish Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Wenge
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Keystone
  • Nut width/material 1.70 in. (43.2 mm) Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: TV Jones Humbucker
  • Bridge: TV Jones Humbucker 
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Sperzel locking
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Softshell case
  • Country of origin: United States

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