vw1300 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Just got this in - late '30s or so KG-11. Got it from Chicago Music Exchange who did a neck reset so the action is very good with plenty of saddle. No visible cracks in the top or back but lots of scratches - it's a player. Weighs less than 3 lbs and a lot of that is the neck! But what shocked me is the sound - surprisingly punchy and airy for a small ladder-braced guitar. Less boxy sounding than I thought it would be but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Beautiful! I’ve loved these ever since I met Bill Sheffield and heard what he pulled out of his...blues and just about everything else under the sun. Superb and surprisingly versatile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 . Great get. Outside of the scratches looks in great shape! Congrats and enjoy! . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Congrats! If I recall Gibson switched from the flat headstock to the peaked roof in the mid-1930s. Those made in 1935 are easy distinguish because they had a rope binding around the soundhole. I have had Kalamazoos, Recording Kings, Capitals and such pass through over the decades. I am not sure though why many expect ladder braced 00s and concerts to sound boxy. I am guessing they are basing it on the all-birch Harmony Stellas. I have an early 1930s Oscar Schmidt-made Galiano jumbo that is an amazing sounding guitar and remains my favorite ladder braced instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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