Banshee Standard
Kauer's flagship winged-body guitar: a solid Spanish Mahogany design offered in 1-3 pickup configurations with a wide range of binding and hardware options.
About this guitar
Banshee Standard is Kauer’s original “winged” solid-body design, built from Spanish Mahogany with a three-piece mahogany neck and Wenge fretboard. It’s configurable across 1, 2, or 3 pickups (Wolfetone, Lollar, or TV Jones), Nickel or Gold hardware, and several binding options up to premium sparkle finishes, plus an optional 3-way slider switch for phase reverse, coil split, and cocked-wah tones.
Specs
| Body | Solid Spanish Mahogany wings, three-piece Spanish Mahogany neck (neck-through-style winged construction) |
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| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Fretboard | Wenge with pearloid Keystone or Dot inlays |
| Tuners | Rickard Cyclone locking tuners |
| Pickups | 1, 2, or 3 pickup configurations; Wolfetone, Lollar, or TV Jones |
| Binding options | None, White, Black, Gold Sparkle, or Silver Sparkle (premium sparkle binding raises price substantially) |
| Hardware | Nickel or Gold |
| Optional Upgrade | 3-way slider switch add-on, $200 (phase reverse / coil split / cocked wah) |
| Other | Left-handed build available |
Quick answers
- How much does the Banshee Standard cost?
- Kauer Guitars lists it at $4,200 to $7,300 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Banshee Standard still available?
- Yes. Kauer Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Banshee Standard?
- Kauer Guitars. Based in Elk Grove, CA. It's listed here as an electric guitar.
- How long is the wait for Kauer Guitars gear?
- Custom orders are configured on each instrument page and start with a 25% deposit, with the balance due on completion. Orders can be cancelled for a full refund within 7 days of Kauer's confirmation email. Ready-to-ship guitars are also listed. Shop tours are available by calling or emailing ahead.