Kallenbach AJ-45 “Funny Fanny”

Up for sale is an exceptional Kallenbach AJ-45 “Funny Fanny”, a guitar that impresses with its masterful craftsmanship and unique aesthetics. Rainer Kallenbach regards each of his guitars as a work of art and strives to combine the perfect tone, the perfect look and the perfect playing feel in every instrument. Only when these high standards have been met does he release the instrument and give it an individual name. In this case, it bears the charming name “Funny Fanny”.

This Advanced Jumbo guitar immediately attracts everyone’s attention with its eye-catching design. It is made from Mastergrade maple for the back and sides and a Mastergrade alpine spruce top, combined with a one-piece mahogany neck. The sound of this extremely well-kept guitar is resonant, perfectly balanced and with a present bass that suits both fingerstyle players and strummers.

The rosette on the top, the fingerboard and the headstock are stylishly decorated with Paua inlays, giving the guitar an elegant yet vibrant look. The body, neck and headstock are finished with a double cream-colored binding, which further emphasizes the high-quality materials and craftsmanship.

This guitar is in excellent condition, almost like new. It offers pleasant and comfortable playability.

Color name: Honey Burst
Serial number: 10055112
Model: AJ-45 FMAS
Body shape: Advanced Jumbo
Ceiling material: Mastergrade alpine spruce
Back & sides: Mastergrade maple
Bracing: Modified, scalloped X-bracing
Binding: ABS plastic, cream
Bridge: Madagascar rosewood
Bridge inlay: ivory (mammoth)
Bar pins: Bone with black dot
Neck material: mahogany, one-piece
Fingerboard: East Indian rosewood
Scale length: 647.8 mm
Frets: Wagner (Dunlop 6105)
Nut width: 44.8 mm
Width at 12th fret: 54.3 mm
Saddle: Ivory (Mammut)
Headstock veneer: Macassar ebony
Tuners: Schaller Grand Tune, gold
Special features: Paua inlays
Total length: 1046 mm
Body length: 507 mm
Cabinet width: 284 mm – 259 mm – 400 mm
Carcass depth: 101 mm – 121 mm
Font inlays: Paua