The Klesh Cleaver 432 is a handcrafted 4-string medium-scale bass built entirely from raw lumber in the Klesh Guitars Custom Shop in Colorado, USA.
Designed for musicians seeking comfort, versatility, and professional performance, the Cleaver combines premium tonewoods, boutique Bartolini electronics, and lightweight construction in a package equally suited for studio recording, live performance, and everyday playing.
Its 32" medium scale offers a balance between the comfort of a short-scale bass and the articulation, sustain, and string tension associated with traditional long-scale instruments. At just 8 lb 9 oz, the Cleaver provides excellent comfort for extended playing sessions without sacrificing tone or stability.
The natural Catalyzed Urethane finish highlights the rich grain and character of the Eastern Black Walnut top while providing long-term durability and protection.
The Cleaver 432 was conceived by Kade Holt, who first sketched the instrument as a rough concept drawing on a napkin. That original concept was developed into a production-ready instrument and handcrafted by Shane Klesh in the Klesh Guitars Custom Shop.
Built entirely from raw lumber in Colorado, USA, the Cleaver 432 represents the collaboration between Holt's design vision and Klesh's craftsmanship, resulting in a distinctive medium-scale bass designed for comfort, balance, and versatility.
Poplar body
Eastern Black Walnut top
Natural Catalyzed Urethane finish
Bolt-on Eastern Rock Maple neck
Flatsawn construction
Dual-action truss rod
Indian Rosewood
24 frets
32" Medium Scale
8 lb 9 oz (3.88 kg)
Hipshot bridge
Bartolini pickups
Bartolini HR-3.3AP Active/Passive preamp
Push/Pull Volume (Active/Passive)
Pickup Blend
Stacked Bass/Treble EQ
Matching Eastern Black Walnut overlay
1/8" Maple "K" logo inlay
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Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Adjustment tools
Professional setup and intonation
Built and signed by Shane Klesh
Each Klesh Guitars instrument is individually handcrafted by Shane Klesh in Colorado, USA. Every instrument is built from raw lumber and completed entirely in-house, including woodworking, fretwork, finishing, assembly, electronics installation, setup, and final inspection.
Shane is a graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and apprenticed under Michael Tobias and Chris Hofschneider before establishing Klesh Guitars.
The Klesh Cleaver 432 is a handcrafted 4-string medium-scale bass built entirely from raw lumber in the Klesh Guitars Custom Shop in Colorado, USA.
Designed for musicians seeking comfort, versatility, and professional performance, the Cleaver combines premium tonewoods, boutique Bartolini electronics, and lightweight construction in a package equally suited for studio recording, live performance, and everyday playing.
Its 32" medium scale offers a balance between the comfort of a short-scale bass and the articulation, sustain, and string tension associated with traditional long-scale instruments. At just 8 lb 9 oz, the Cleaver provides excellent comfort for extended playing sessions without sacrificing tone or stability.
The natural Catalyzed Urethane finish highlights the rich grain and character of the Eastern Black Walnut top while providing long-term durability and protection.
The Cleaver 432 was conceived by Kade Holt, who first sketched the instrument as a rough concept drawing on a napkin. That original concept was developed into a production-ready instrument and handcrafted by Shane Klesh in the Klesh Guitars Custom Shop.
Built entirely from raw lumber in Colorado, USA, the Cleaver 432 represents the collaboration between Holt's design vision and Klesh's craftsmanship, resulting in a distinctive medium-scale bass designed for comfort, balance, and versatility.
Poplar body
Eastern Black Walnut top
Natural Catalyzed Urethane finish
Bolt-on Eastern Rock Maple neck
Flatsawn construction
Dual-action truss rod
Indian Rosewood
24 frets
32" Medium Scale
8 lb 9 oz (3.88 kg)
Hipshot bridge
Bartolini pickups
Bartolini HR-3.3AP Active/Passive preamp
Push/Pull Volume (Active/Passive)
Pickup Blend
Stacked Bass/Treble EQ
Matching Eastern Black Walnut overlay
1/8" Maple "K" logo inlay
.045
.065
.080
.105
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Adjustment tools
Professional setup and intonation
Built and signed by Shane Klesh
Each Klesh Guitars instrument is individually handcrafted by Shane Klesh in Colorado, USA. Every instrument is built from raw lumber and completed entirely in-house, including woodworking, fretwork, finishing, assembly, electronics installation, setup, and final inspection.
Shane is a graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and apprenticed under Michael Tobias and Chris Hofschneider before establishing Klesh Guitars.
