Kalamazoo / KG12 Oriole / 1941 / Natural / Guitar For Sale
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The Kalamazoo Oriole was only produced between 1940 – 1941, as a more deluxe version of Gibson’s depression era guitars, built from higher grade tonewoods than the standard Kalamazoo guitars. The back and sides are made from flamed Maple, and the binding is tortoise celluloid. The neck is a more rounded profile rather than the deep V found on most other Kalamazoo guitars. The KG12 was only in production for two years, just before the US joined WWII, and are much rarer than the more common 1930’s Kalamazoo flat tops. Tonally it has real bite in the mid range, with quite sweet trebles, it works particularly well for fingerstyle and soloing, although loves light strumming. Ideal for country blues and ragtime. This example is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs, and excellent playability. It even comes in it’s original hard case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
