So, what do we know about the KL 380?

aamefford

aamefford

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Specifically the Korina KL 380 with 3 P90’s? I’m smitten. I’m not sure how bad I want to look for the other half of the $, lol. Comments? Thanks all!
 
3 P90’s - Good? Different? Strat-like, but not? Are they noisy? Is the noise worse, better, similar to strat pickups? Don’t worry about it, I’ll love it?

Always wanted a Korina guitar and kinda dig P90’s, from what I can tell from vids and knowing that (I think) Leslie West favored them, and had a pretty monster tone.

It’s more than I really want to spend right now, and I don’t need it. Still…
 
As you may know, My #1 is a Custom 22 triple soapie. While I don't like the Ceramic P-90's, mine are from 2010 with the SD Vintage. With a Korina Body, they would be hot, hot, hot. The only problem with the korina version is that they didn't make it in blue. You should love it. I don't have a problem with feedback or noise.
 
I’m going to check it out Friday morning. Barring something grossly wrong with it, I’ll have another nice guitar I can’t play. I just love the way natural Korina looks.

Edit - this one is an ‘09 and is original save for a string gage change to 9.5’s. It looks like there are a bunch of pickup options out there should I feel the need to change them.

My S2 Studio has position 3 as neck and bridge instead of middle. I think the KL 380 does the same. It sounds good on the Studio. I just kinda wonder what the middle pickup solo would sound like?
 
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aamefford said:
I’m going to check it out Friday morning. Barring something grossly wrong with it, I’ll have another nice guitar I can’t play. I just love the way natural Korina looks.

Edit - this one is an ‘09 and is original save for a string gage change to 9.5’s. It looks like there are a bunch of pickup options out there should I feel the need to change them.

My S2 Studio has position 3 as neck and bridge instead of middle. I think the KL 380 does the same. It sounds good on the Studio. I just kinda wonder what the middle pickup solo would sound like?
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Atta boy!
 
dmatthews said:
What are you going to play the KL through to try it out?
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He’s got a blues junior. I’ll take the little Katana Air EX. It can run on 8 AA batteries if needed. I was just “playing” the Santana through it. Crunch with a little short delay is surprisingly decent sounding. As long as the electrics all work like they’re supposed to, it will sound good enough to start with.
 
aamefford said:
He’s got a blues junior. I’ll take the little Katana Air EX. It can run on 8 AA batteries if needed. I was just “playing” the Santana through it. Crunch with a little short delay is surprisingly decent sounding. As long as the electrics all work like they’re supposed to, it will sound good enough to start with.
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OK cool... playing through a known output is king!
 
Bogner said:
For The Record...Any Korina Guitar That Plays Good And Sounds Good Is Worth Owning If You Can Swing It.
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Please see posts 9 and 12 above. Add a TC-100 that you played a major role in convincing me to buy. Said in good fun to all of you. I just love the look of natural Korina. This is one I can afford, more or less and as far as I know is core level, or maybe “working man’s core” kinda like my Santana III.
 
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