1935 Kalamazoo KG31
NEW ARRIVAL Hard to believe that this guitar was made in 1935, it’s one of the cleanest examples I’ve seen. The sunburst is vivid, but the lacquer checking hints at the age of the guitar, and the tone confirms that pre war honk. Kalamazoo - the depression era Gibsons - are gaining popularity, desirability and just plain and simple cool factor. What I love best about Kalamazoos in general is that they tend to be loud and projecting but still with that Gibson-esque darker and creamier tonality. This is a very different sound from a typical-period Harmony, Kay or Regal instrument: it's more complex and serves many uses outside of choppy jazz chords and dirty blues (though it does these well, too). The guitar is in excellent condition, with a very comfortable chunky neck, and low action all the way up the neck. This guitar looks, feels and sounds fantastic, and has the kind of vintage vibe that is impossible to replicate in a reissue. It comes in a non original hard case.
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