This relatively compact archtop features a solid spruce top with double binding and a curved mahogany back and sides. The body has the L-00-style shape characteristic of Kalamazoo and is finished in a beautiful dark sunburst. The mahogany neck has a fairly substantial V-shape and a rosewood fingerboard.<\/p>\n
The Kalamazoo is completely original. Naturally, over the course of its nearly ninety years, the guitar has accumulated the usual signs of wear. In the past, the side had a crack that was expertly repaired; see photos. Cleats have also been added to the inside.<\/p>\n
Even the frets are original. They\u2019ve worn down quite a bit by now, and a refret would certainly be worth considering in the future. For now, we\u2019ve decided to keep the original frets. The guitar is well-adjusted and has a nice low action, which makes it play surprisingly well and comfortably despite the worn frets.<\/p>\n
Despite its compact size, the KG-21 has a surprisingly full sound. It has a direct response and that typical dry, warm pre-war sound that really shines in blues, roots, fingerstyle, and other traditional American music styles.<\/p>\n
This Kalamazoo comes with the (well-worn) original case from the period when the guitar was first sold. It also includes a few old string packages, which give the whole thing just that little bit of extra vintage character.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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