1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar

1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar

1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar

Regular price $3,500.00
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This is a beautiful first year example of a Kalamazoo KG-11. Kalamazoo was Gibson's budget brand during the Great Depression and the KG-11 was the first guitar model introduced in the new lineup. These earliest examples are, in my opinion, the best ones that they made. They featured solid linings instead of kerfed linings, a small sunburst, and a comfortable soft V neck profile. Only seen on Gibsons from 1933, the narrower solid linings allow more of the top to vibrate, effectively providing a larger top. The bass response is similar to what you might expect from an OM size guitar. The ladder bracing combined with the ultra light build gives you a tone that stands apart from any X braced Gibson. It is an ideal guitar for fingerpicking blues. 

This one is in great shape overall. There are no cracks on the top or back, only one minor repaired crack on the treble side where the guitar sits on your lap. It's had a neck reset before we got it in the shop. The playability is excellent up the neck and there is room at the saddle for adjustment. Frets are in great shape with no visible wear. It's very rare to find an early KG-11 in this kind of condition. It comes with a modern hard shell case. 

Overview

Year: 1933

Brand: Kalamazoo

Model: KG-11

Condition: Very Good

Repairs: Neck reset, one repaired side crack on treble side

Modifications:

Case: HSC

SKU: 5210

Additional Information:

Materials

Top: Spruce

Back/Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood

Bridge: Original Brazilian Rosewood

Tuners: Original 3 on a strip

Measurements

Nut Width: Just over 1 3/4"

Scale Length: 24.75"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.98"

Neck Depth, 7th fret: 1.06"

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 3/8"

Weight (lbs): 2.93

Action: 6/64"-4/64"

Strings: 11-52

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.

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