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

Used vintage acoustic guitar with ladder-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck with Hard "V" profile, and 24.75" scale length. In very good condition. Item ID: ISS14195C

Description

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." This 1938 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 gem features a ladder braced spruce top, and a mahogany back and sides that all sport a totally unique Sunburst finish that fades from 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 a 24.75" 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 offers a totally authentic vintage playing experience, with a 12" fingerboard radius, open-back 3-in-line tuning machines and a  1.77" nut width. Its Rosewood 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 repaired with 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

Specs

Brand
Kalamazoo
Model
KG-11
Serial #
DK1638
Year
1938
Top Material
Spruce
Back/sides Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Neck Profile
Hard "V"
Scale Length
24.75"
Tuning Machines
open back 3-in line
Nut Width/material
1.77"
Bridge Pickup
None
Middle Pickup
None
Neck Pickup
None
Controls
None
Bridge
Rosewood
Finish
Sunburst
Case
Original Soft Case
Weight
3lbs 3.5oz