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Kalamazoo / KG12 / 1941 / Sunburst / Guitar

The Kalamazoo KGN12 was made by the Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo Michigan. This is the rarest of the Kalamazoo acoustics and was only available from 1940 - 1941. It's the same body size as a Gibson L00 and, where most Kalamazoo acoustics have a mahogany body, this one has solid flame maple back and sides. It would originally have had a natural / blonde finish - this example has had the top professionally and historically accurately refinished to a classic tobacco sunburst, and the headstock has been refinished with a Script Gibson logo. The Flame Maple back and sides are in original condition with great looking tortoishell binding, also the neck, bridge, saddle and nut are all original. The Firestripe pickguard is a replacement, the machine heads look to be original, although at some point replacements have been on and later removed as their screw holes are visible. The guitar plays and sounds great, a really authentic bluesy tone that only 72 years can give a guitar. It's a great fingerpicker, very crisp when soloing with a surprisingly full bass response when strummed yet sweet mids and trebles thanks to the Maple back and sides. Altogether it's a very versatile guitar, and very cool. It comes in a non original hard case.
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Glenns Guitars, UK  

Contact name:
Glenn Sinnock
Brands:
Gibson, Martin, Guild, Lowden, Collings etc.
Languages:
English
Specialties:
Vintage Flattops
Opening hours:
10am - 8pm / 7 days

Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.

I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.

You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.

I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.

If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.

I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.

 
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