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Kalamazoo / Oriole KGN12 Spruce Mahogany / 1940 / Guitar For Sale

The KGN12 is a gem that embodies the essence of pre-war guitar design. With its compact 00 size and warm acoustic properties, this guitar was built for the musician who did not have a deep pocket, but still wanted a quality instrument. The Sitka spruce top, combined with mahogany back and sides, provides a surprisingly full, rich tone that you would not immediately expect from an instrument of this size. A striking feature is the ladder bracing that was used during this period, which gives the guitar its characteristic vintage sound. Ladder braced guitars have a more open sound with less natural overtones and a distinctive 'boxy' character that makes them clearly different from a guitar with X-bracing. The result is a guitar with a unique tuning characteristic, perfect for fingerstyle blues and folk music from the interbellum. The mahogany neck with its comfortable C-profile and the compound radius of 7.25" to 10" on the rosewood fingerboard offers a pleasant playability that makes the instrument accessible to different playing styles. The original Three-On-A-Plate tuners and the subtle decoration with tortoise binding and mother-of-pearl dot inlays give this guitar a timeless look that fits perfectly with its vintage character. After more than 85 years, this Kalamazoo has stood the test of time admirably and is in very good condition. In addition to the expected craquelure and playwear, the guitar has two repaired cracks on the top, and two cleats have been applied to the inside of the body. The guitar also has replaced bridge pins and a new bridge saddle, and a refret has been performed with a compound radius as mentioned earlier. This charming Kalamazoo reminds us of a special period in American guitar building, where creativity and craftsmanship flourished despite economic challenges. This guitar is a beautiful piece of music history that is ready for its next chapter, and comes in a hardshell case with TFOA passport.

The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands  

Contact name:
The Fellowship of Acoustics
Brands:
Martin, Gibson, Fender, Vintage Guitars, Santa Cruz, PRS, Collings, Rozawood, etc..
Languages:
English, Dutch and German
Specialties:
Fine, Vintage and Rare Guitars
Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm.

ABOUT US

I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

LANGUAGES

We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

www.tfoa.eu
The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
To order online: go to
http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/
And choose your Guitar and purchase through the website.

Available methods of payment
# Paypal
# Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa/AmEx) only available for European Community and USA.
# Bank-Wire transfer

Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205
our policy:
14 day money in return return warranty  Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility
1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars
5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)

 
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