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1940 Kalamazoo KGN-32 Oriole Archtop F hole Acoustic Guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 800 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Kalamazoo Model Year: 1940 Model: Oriole Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Series: KGN-32 MPN: Does Not Apply Body Type: F-hole archtop UPC: Does not apply
I am the second owner of this guitar which was purchased new in 1940 by my Grandfather. Originally sunburst top and black back & sides, it was refinished in the early 70's because of some good sized scratches in the top courtesy of my precocious Uncle when he was a tyke.The serial # is FK-116, on the back of the headstock. No truss rod in this model, so allow some time for the neck to adjust if you buy it. I have the original tail piece and might have the tuners, but no guarantee.Here's what the folks at Gibson had to say when I inquired about the guitar back in 1998:Hi,It's from 1940.The only Kalamazoo model with tortoise binding would be the "Oriole" model, KGN-32, made from 1939-41.Kalamazoo was Gibson's in-house budget brand. The models were comparable to low-end and midline Gibsons (the L-50 was the Gibson equivalent to the KGN-32),except for the lack of an adjustable truss rod in the Kalamazoos.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Kalamazoo |
| Model Year: | 1940 | Model: | Oriole |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Series: | KGN-32 |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Body Type: | F-hole archtop |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
I am the second owner of this guitar which was purchased new in 1940 by my Grandfather. Originally sunburst top and black back & sides, it was refinished in the early 70's because of some good sized scratches in the top courtesy of my precocious Uncle when he was a tyke.The serial # is FK-116, on the back of the headstock. No truss rod in this model, so allow some time for the neck to adjust if you buy it. I have the original tail piece and might have the tuners, but no guarantee.Here's what the folks at Gibson had to say when I inquired about the guitar back in 1998:Hi,It's from 1940.The only Kalamazoo model with tortoise binding would be the "Oriole" model, KGN-32, made from 1939-41.Kalamazoo was Gibson's in-house budget brand. The models were comparable to low-end and midline Gibsons (the L-50 was the Gibson equivalent to the KGN-32),except for the lack of an adjustable truss rod in the Kalamazoos.