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1936 Kalamazoo KG14 Acoustic Guitar - Robert Johnson - Gibson L00
Estimated price for orientation: 1 749 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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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 Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed String Configuration: 6 String Brand: Kalamazoo Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Size: Full Size
There are few acoustic guitars more wrapped up in music history than the Kalamazoo KG14. It's the model that Robert Johnson played in his first studio session in November 1936 before getting arrested for a bar room brawl and losing his guitar. When he returned to the studio without a guitar he was given the studio's Gibson L1, a guitar Johnson could never have afforded. There is a quality to the Kalamazoo that equivalent Gibsons don't have - a rawness which produces a real bark, like a honky tonk tone - and it makes them a real playing experience. This example has all the hallmark sounds that hark back to those history making 30's recordings, and it feels like you're stepping back in time - a real treat for any blues player. The guitar is in very good condition, with the kind of wear and tear you'd expect from an 80 year old guitar, including two repaired cracks - one on the back and and one on the side . The chunky V neck feels quite substantial in the left hand, allowing the tone to really resonate, and single notes to sustain beautifully. This is a seriously cool guitar, and far more affordable than an equivalent Gibson L1. It comes in a non original hard case. To see higher definition pictures of this guitar please go to glennsguitars.com
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 | Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right-Handed |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Brand: | Kalamazoo |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Size: | Full Size |
There are few acoustic guitars more wrapped up in music history than the Kalamazoo KG14. It's the model that Robert Johnson played in his first studio session in November 1936 before getting arrested for a bar room brawl and losing his guitar. When he returned to the studio without a guitar he was given the studio's Gibson L1, a guitar Johnson could never have afforded. There is a quality to the Kalamazoo that equivalent Gibsons don't have - a rawness which produces a real bark, like a honky tonk tone - and it makes them a real playing experience. This example has all the hallmark sounds that hark back to those history making 30's recordings, and it feels like you're stepping back in time - a real treat for any blues player. The guitar is in very good condition, with the kind of wear and tear you'd expect from an 80 year old guitar, including two repaired cracks - one on the back and and one on the side . The chunky V neck feels quite substantial in the left hand, allowing the tone to really resonate, and single notes to sustain beautifully. This is a seriously cool guitar, and far more affordable than an equivalent Gibson L1. It comes in a non original hard case. To see higher definition pictures of this guitar please go to glennsguitars.com