Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)

Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)
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Kalamazoo KG-32, Blonde (1940s)

Regular price $2,750.00
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Nut Width

1 3/4"
Bracing
Hybrid X-Brace
Scale Length
24 3/4"

  • On Consignment
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1940s Kalamazoo KG-32 in original Blonde/Natural finish just into the shop on consignment!

This is without a doubt one of the most well-preserved Kalamazoo guitars we've had in the shop; not only is it very clean condition-wise, but its geometry is about as solid as you're likely to ever find one. The chunky Soft V-meets-C neck is nice and straight with an excellent neck set, and the Spruce top shows no deflection or distortion with a healthy arch, great bridge height, and comfortable medium-low action.

The 16" laminated Maple body sports some beautiful figuring, with nice rippled flame on the back and a combination of flame and birdseye on the sides. The Spruce top has ambered slightly to a nice golden hue, and the original checkerboard top binding adds a nice touch of class that looks so great on these guitars.

This KG-32 has a balanced overall tone with moderate volume and a slight emphasis in the upper midrange/trebles that gives it a punchy sizzle. It's quite responsive too! It makes for great rhythm instrument or as a singer-songwriter accompaniment with a different voice than your typical flat top steel string acoustic guitar.

The guitar is almost entirely original save for the replacement pickguard. The original celluloid pickguard had off-gassed and begin to impact adjacent hardware, so it was replaced with a nice modern example that dropped right in. It ships in a vintage Lifton hardshell.

Pre-Owned Instruments | Have Questions?
We take great care in accepting only the highest quality pre-owned instruments for resale in our shop, then carefully photograph and describe each instrument to ensure what you see on our site is exactly what you'll receive. Many of these instruments carry subtle signs of handling that can escape even the most discerning eye, so if you have questions about the condition of this instrument, we invite you to call us for an in-hand description. We're always happy to help!

Materials

Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Figured Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Bridge
Rosewood w/ Trapeze tailpiece
Nut
Ebony
Tuners
Original Kluson
Finish
Lacquer

Neck Specs

Carve
Full V/C
Nut Width
1 3/4"
Scale Length
24 3/4"
Truss Rod
N/A
Inlays
Dots
Headstock
Open book (Tapered)

Other

Case
Vintage Hardshell

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