NK Forster Tenor Guitar Comparison: Dimensions, Price & Tonal Qualities

NK Forster Tenor Guitar Comparison: Dimensions, Price & Tonal Qualities

Compare the Tom Kimber, Session King, and Parlour King Tenor Guitars

Below is a side-by-side comparison of my three popular tenor models — the Tom Kimber Model, Session King, and Parlour King.
Compare body size, starting price, and standout features of each model.

Model Body Width / Size Scale Length Price (USD) Key Features
Tom Kimber Model OM size, 395mm (15.5″) 558 mm (22″) – 650mm (25.6″) US$8,500 (starting)
  • Sobell style soundboard.
  • “Clear, powerful voice for melody playing.
  • Strong midrange and projection.”
Session King OM size, 395mm (15.5″) 558 mm (22″) – 650mm (25.6″) US$5,500 (starting)
  • Flat sounboard for full bass.
  • “Loud, simple, reliable.
  • Designed for working musicians.”
Parlour King Small body, 330mm (13″) 558 mm (22″) – 650mm (25.6″) US$5,400 (starting)
  • Flat soundboard.
  • Inspired by early 20th century tenor guitars.
  • “Sweet tone, refined look.”

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