Rondo Guitars By Klira

For the first decade, Klira churned out traditional acoustic instruments. But the seismic cultural shift of rock ’n’ roll in the late 1950s forced their hand. Suddenly, every teenager in Germany wanted an electric guitar. Klira, with its deep woodworking skills but little experience in pickups and tremolos, pivoted hard.

What sets Rondo apart visually is the . The headstocks are unmistakably Klira: often slotted (like a classical guitar) even on steel-string electrics, or shaped with an aggressive, angular hook. The tuners are heavy, sealed metal units that could double as knuckle-dusters. The pickups—often single-coils disguised in chrome humbucker covers—have a distinct, almost vocal midrange. rondo guitars by klira

: Klira was part of the famous Bubenreuth "instrument-making village" in West Germany, alongside competitors like Höfner and Framus . For the first decade, Klira churned out traditional