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1939 Gibson Made Kalamazoo KES-R With Factory Fitted Pickup KG-14
Estimated price for orientation: 1 650 $
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 Sub-Type: Steel-string Guitar Country/Region of Manufacture: United States No. of Strings: 6 string Model: KG14 Size: 4/4 Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed Type: Acoustic Guitar Brand: Gibson
1939 Gibson Made Kalamazoo KG-14 With Factory Fitted Pickup Viewing and Collection from the JKG London Workshop by appointment only Please message us through eBay messages if you have any question's ThanksThe Kalamazoo brand also afforded Gibson opportunities to experiment with new designs with the potential of joining the Gibson line. That appears to be the case with the Kalamazoo KES-R model, which is a very early attempt at an acoustic-electric guitar, although with its soundhole plugged by the mounting cover for the single-coil pickup it’s really more electric than acoustic. This guitar is also one of the first Gibson-made instruments featuring the cherry sunburst finish that later appeared on the Les Paul Standard in 1958. Gibson shipping records show that only 42 Kalamazoo KES-R guitars were ever produced.
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| 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 | Sub-Type: | Steel-string Guitar |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | No. of Strings: | 6 string |
| Model: | KG14 | Size: | 4/4 |
| Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right-Handed | Type: | Acoustic Guitar |
| Brand: | Gibson |
1939 Gibson Made Kalamazoo KG-14 With Factory Fitted Pickup
Viewing and Collection from the JKG London Workshop by appointment only Please message us through eBay messages if you have any question's Thanks
The Kalamazoo brand also afforded Gibson opportunities to experiment with new designs with the potential of joining the Gibson line. That appears to be the case with the Kalamazoo KES-R model, which is a very early attempt at an acoustic-electric guitar, although with its soundhole plugged by the mounting cover for the single-coil pickup it’s really more electric than acoustic. This guitar is also one of the first Gibson-made instruments featuring the cherry sunburst finish that later appeared on the Les Paul Standard in 1958. Gibson shipping records show that only 42 Kalamazoo KES-R guitars were ever produced.