1938 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar, Burst w/ Case – Used

Epiphone is commonly known as Gibson’s affordable guitar brand, however, prior to Gibson’s acquisition of this competitor, the company manufactured budget-friendly guitars under the name “Kalamazoo.”This1938 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar is a small piece of that storied history,and sports a unique vintage charm that helps tell its story. This used gemfeatures a ladder braced sprucetop, and a mahogany back and sides that all sport a totally unique Sunburst finish that fadesfrom solid black, to a deeper red and then to a darker orange. With the finishes of KG-11’s varying from year to year, this guitar is visually a totally unique piece of history.

The neck of the KG-11 is carved from Mahogany, sporting a larger Hard “V” neck profile offers a comfortable grip which was common for guitars built in this era.It also sports a24.75″ scale length, and the Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard is very dark with light red striping and tight grain, adding to this vintage beauty’s charm.

Across the board, this KG-11 offersa totally authentic vintage playing experience, with a 12″ fingerboard radius, open-back 3-in-line tuning machines and a 1.77″ nut width. ItsRosewood bridge complements the overall tonal characteristics and aesthetic.This 1938 KG-11 is in very good condition- Its finish shows signs of checking across the body, and a back crack has been repairedwith a support cleat added by our in-house technicians. The guitar shows signs of dings dents and scratches.

• 1938 Kalamazoo KG-11 Acoustic Guitar
• Ladder-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides
• Unique Sunburst finish
• Mahogany neck with Hard “V” profile
• 24.75″ scale length, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard
• Very good condition with signs of checking and repairs