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Vintage guitars for sale: Kalamazoo

The word Kalamazoo, in guitar circles at least, is synonomous with quality. Kalamazoo was, of course, the American town in which Orville Gibson started producing musical instruments, and the birthplace of all those classic models for which the brand is known. In the 1930s and early 1940s Gibson also built guitars branded Kalamazoo. These were acoustic models built in the same plant, by the same workforce.

Jump forward to the 1960s, and the massive desire for student grade electric guitars lead Gibson to briefly revive the Kalamazoo brand. This time they took a leaf from Fender's book, designing easy-assembled instruments using quality Gibson parts, and finished by a largely unskilled workforce in a separate plant from the high end guitars bearing the Gibson name. These were great instruments for the price, though not of the quality of the earlier Kalamazoo guitars.

Epiphone Vintage Kalamazoo Internal Label Blank USA RARE

Cave City, Kentucky, 421**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$39

Rare find in a lot we purchased from the factory, unused blank Authentic Epiphone Kalamazoo Internal Label. Super hard to find!
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1967-68 Kalamazoo Bass KB-1 Pickguard with Wiring Harness

Hillsborough, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

Here is a 1967-68 Kalamazoo Bass KB-1 pickguard with wiring harness (volume, tone and jack). See pics for condition, and please ask any questions. See other listings for body and neck.... more

Vintage Gibson Domed Gold Thumb Wheel Set Kalamazoo NOS

Simpsonville, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$70

Vintage Original Gibson Domed Gold Plated Thumb Wheel set never used. I bought these along with other parts many years ago from a former Kalamazoo Gibson employee. I believe these were from the 70's but do not know the exact years. They are in excellent unused condition but may have some fine scratches from being in a box with other metal parts. This is for one set. I am selling 5 seperate sets of these so you may not receive the exact item pictured but all are in the same condition.... more

Vintage Epiphone Broadway Chrome Tailpiece 1960's NOS Kalamazoo

Simpsonville, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$275

Epiphone Broadway Chrome Tailpiece, I bought this many years ago along with some other parts from a former Kalamazoo Gibson employee, It looks like it may have been for a mid to late 60's Broadway guitar and was never used. There are only minor scratches from being mixed in a box with other metal parts. Please review all photos. Thank you.... more

Vintage Epiphone 6832 Acoustic Guitar Blue Label Kalamazoo MIJ

Bettendorf, Iowa, 527**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$345

Vintage used in excellent condition for an antique 52 or 53 year old guitar????there is some distortion of the soundboard from age with some slight raising of the bridge, which someone has glued in the past?????? guitar has a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, and rosewood fretboard???? .beautiful sounding guitar as is and it is stable??????this model was originally produced in Kalamazoo with the "Blue Label", then production was moved to Japan???? thus the blotted out ... more

1971 Epiphone PT-150 Acoustic Guitar, Kalamazoo, Japan, Sounds Great Looks Great

Stuart, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

This is a one-owner since new (me not included) guitar that has mostly been a closet queen. The only flaw to the finish is some belt buckle rash on the back, but the rest of the guitar is flawless. The previous owner said her father bought it in the early 70s and that they looked up the serial number to being 1971. When I got it the plastic nut had broken off on the low E string so I had my luthier install a bone nut and do a general set-up. This 52 year old guitar is ready to play and enjoy. ... more

vintage kalamazoo guitar

Grants Pass, Oregon, 975**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

vintage kalamazoo guitar. Works great . perfect neck . An awesome USA MADE vintage guitar
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Vintage Gibson Kalamazoo KG1 KG-1 Electric Guitar 1960's with hardshell case

Olympia, Washington, 985**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$525

Mid-Sixties Kalamazoo KG1. A cool little guitar that has it's own sound and is very fun to play. It has a tunable aftermarket bridge to enable proper intonation; the original bridge is included. Very nice straight neck; the tuners work well. Minimal fretwear. The body is in great shape with no dents or serious dings. The pickguard has typical condition issues with warpage and cracks. Electronics all original and working fine. Copper foil was added in the cavity for shielding. The item this ... more

Kalamazoo KG1 electric guitar vintage 1966

West Chester, Pennsylvania, 193**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$590

vintage 1966 Kalamazoo KG1 electric guitar. In goof fully functional playing condition
Does not include a case
Setup for optimal playability
?? Restring (Godin E9 9 to 42)
NOTES:
- 1966 Kalamazoo KG1 s / n 504552
- Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
- Melody Maker pickup
- Original pickguard is slightly warped
along the edges
- Original plastic strap buttons are intact
- Original white plastic knobs gone - have
been replaced with jaguar / mustang-style
white ... more

Vintage Kalamazoo Branded Gibson B-15 Acoustic Guitar w / soft case ser# 509608

Cincinnati, Ohio, 452**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$895

Gibson Kalamazoo Guitar with case
This is an all mahogany guitar with all original hardware.
If you go by the serial number(Gibson) it was made in 1960 . Yet gibson didn't aquire Kalamazoo until 1965
As you can see it DOES NOT have a bolt on neck. It is integral to the guitar
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Kalamazoo KM12 Mandolin 1935 w / Case

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

For sale is a Kalamazoo KM12 Mandolin 1935 w / Case in Good Condition!
The body does have some dip where the bridge is from pressure over time but the mandolin plays well
There is also a crack on the side of the body seen in the above photos, but the mandolin is still structurally sound.... more

1935 ORIGINAL Kalamazoo Mandolin (Used)

Clermont, Florida, 347**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

Step into the world of vintage charm and timeless tones with the Kalamazoo KM11, a Mandolin that bridges eras to bring you a rich, authentic musical experience. Crafted with care by Gibson, a name steeped in heritage and craftsmanship, the KM11 isn't just a mandolin; it's a portal to the soulful sounds of yesteryears, brought back to life for contemporary musicians. Whether you're a seasoned mandolin player or an aspiring troubadour, the KM11 invites you to strum, pluck, and serenade with the ... more

Epiphone FT-112 Bard 12 String ??made in Kalamazoo ??

Del Rio, Texas, 788**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

Epiphone FT-112 Bard 12 String.



Serial puts it between 1961-1970

Made in Kalamazoo


Very much playable, kept strung with extra light
strings. few dings around the body
Not much is known from past owners
Comes with the case
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Antique Gibson Kalamazoo A1 Archtop Mandolin w / f Holes & Original Case Very Good

Cicero, New York, 130**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1260

You are bidding on
Antique Gibson Kalamazoo A1 Archtop Mandolin w / f Holes And Original Case Very Good ConditionCase Is In Poor Condition
Winner pays $39 95 for shipping and handling
Box # Large Shelves
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Late 30's Kalamazoo Archtop KG-31 Vintage Guitar 25" scale 16" Body Width Gibson

San Francisco, California, 941**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1399

Here's a late 30's Gibson made Kalamazoo Archtop. Probably a KG-31. 25" Scale, 16" body width, Maple back and sides, Spruce top. Bound top and back. Fire Stripe pickguard. Decorative dice added to the headstock and a piezo pickup was installed under the bridge. The 1 / 4" jack is mounted to the bottom of the tailpiece. The guitar is nicely set up with low action and no buzzing. Lots of wear and tear from 80 plus years of gigging but solid as a rock. Gibson quality at a budget price! Comes with ... more

Kalamazoo KB Bass Guitar Vintage

Woodruff, Wisconsin, 545**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Kalamazoo KB Bass Guitar Vintage.

arrived in 1966, as a companion model to two Kalamazoo KG guitars that had been launched a year earlier. Like Gibson, and as the name suggests, they were produced in Kalamazoo, Michigan; however in a separate plant to the main 'Gibson plant

This bass used some standard Gibson components; a typical EB series humbucker right up at the neck, as used in the EB0, EB2, EB3, Melody Maker bass and Epiphone Newport. This pickup in this ... more

1942 Kalamazoo KG-31 Vintage Gibson-Made Archtop Acoustic Guitar w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700

Up for sale, a 1942 Kalamazoo KG-31 in excellent, crack-free condition, complete with the original chipboard case. Crafted at Gibson's Kalamazoo, Michigan factory and a product of the economic realities of the Great Depression, the Kalamazoo brand (and a host of others) were utilized by Gibson to produce finely crafted instruments that were able to be sold at lower price points to keep the company afloat during the lean Pre-War years
This KG-31 has that powerful presence and detailed tone ... more

Epiphone Kalamazoo USA Spirit Electric Guitar 1982 Dark Cherry Sunburst RARE!

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Rare Model, Approximately 100 Produced Branded Epiphone (pre Gibson Spirit)
1982 Epiphone / Gibson Kalamazoo USA Made Spirit Double Cutaway
Beautiful Vintage Dark Cherry Sunburst & Plays Excellent Without Issue
Weighs 7 Pounds, 8 Ounces
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
Please review all pics for the true cosmetic condition after reading this description
Here's The Run ... more

1933 Kalamazoo KG-11 Senior Flat Top an excellent solid example & plays great !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

What a cool guitar made as a lower priced line by Gibson during the 30's & 40's as an option from its more expensive L-0. Its unusual bell shape was ahead of its time giving it lots of bass & treble tones on a budget. Its 2-tone Dark Sunburst finish is in pretty fine yet slightly weathered shape w / lots of cool patina. Its got a very pretty flamey tortoise'gard that we all luv on older Gibson guitars. Its got a mahog flat back & sides also showing some age appropriate wear. Its neck... more

Kalamazoo gibson Kg-14 1939 acoustic vintage guitar rare

Altadena, California, 910**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2600


Incredible sounding and playing kalamazoo kg-14 that has been completely gone through by my luthier!
The neck and fretboard were in bad shape after being played to death since 1939. A neck reset was done with a neck fretboard being made (the original was like a pothole road and left it unplayable) with fresh frets, a new nut and saddle. The guitar plays like a brand new
The back does has some cracks that are shown in photos that were reglued years ago that are stable. If you want a ... more

1967 GIBSON EB2-C: MADE IN KALAMAZOO, MI (WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE) (HA2037500)

Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

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1950 Gibson Archtop Vintage 16?? Carved Top Blonde w / Case, Kalamazoo KG-32

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Up for sale, a circa 1950 Gibson archtop in excellent condition, finished in Blonde gloss nitro lacquer and complete with a vintage Gibson hardshell case. An unusual Gibson model, this archtop can trace its lineage to Gibson's 1930s Depression Era archtops produced under the Kalamazoo brand, among others. Most closely aligning with the top-tier KG-32 model (and also Gibson's "Francis, Day & Hunter" model made for British export), this archtop features premium appointments including zipper ... more

CLEAN 1937 Gibson-Made Kalamazoo KG-14 Acoustic Flat Top Guitar - L-00, Fresh Ne

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500


1937 Kalamazoo KG-14 Gibson-Made Flattop!
Beautiful 1937 Kalamazoo KG-14 that plays and sounds great! Recent neck reset so it's ready to go for years to come! The guitar is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs besides one small hit on the bottom of the guitar. It's quite a nice example that looks to have been played sparingly in its nearly 90 years It's hard to find these as nice as this. Classic old woody tone with great action, straight neck, tons of ... more

guitar Continental Music Co Cromwell Gibson Kalamazoo KG-14 acoustic case 40S3

Williamsburg, Virginia, 231**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3600

This is a vintage item and has been used Please see the pictures for condition, completeness, and what is included We did not perform any cleaning or restorations and left the item just as found The unit is completely untested, we do not know how to play guitar, selling as found for parts or restoration We have been told a few different histories on where the guitar was made and who may have made it. Selling as pictured
This instrument is vintage, we are making no guarantees on any of the ... more

1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Tri-Burst. Kalamazoo

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

1979 Les Paul Custom Tri Burst built in the Kalamazoo factory.
The pots are original with consistent date codes The phase mini switch is not connected to the circuit. The mini switch is NOT after market , it??s original. That attribute and the Tri Burst finish make this LPC one that you wont see up for grabs very often.
Firstly , here??s what??s not original:
Tuners: The replacements are Gotoh Keystone Locking.
Bridge+Stop Bar: Currently has an Aluminum stop bar , and the bridge ... more

1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard Wine Red All ORIGINAL Kalamazoo Made

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Here we have an all original 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard / Deluxe. Even the frets are original and NIBS are still there! This is FACTORY ROUTED for humbuckers and not some aftermarket job, these are the original re-releases of the standard model. No cracks or structural issues anywhere, pickups and wiring are as they left the factory, T-tops I believe. of course there are some light scuffs and some minor marks but extremely good shape for 48 years old. 99 serial dates this to 1975, pots are ... more

Vintage 1965 Epiphone Casino ES230T USA Kalamazoo Factory Electric Guitar ES-330

Whitestown, Indiana, 460**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Selling my Epiphone 1965 Casino. Same year as Lennons! This guitar has ZERO breaks and is in beautiful vintage condition. Weighs 6lb 3oz. Was purchased from The Music Emporium for 4800 +Tax. Guitar is all original except the frets (originals included) and the tuners (originals included). There is a nice new case, but OG Chipboard case is long gone as most are. This guitar has great checking, worn in feel, and sounds amazing. This is a good one as The Emporium also states in their ... more

rare Kalamazoo made by Gibson Banjo With Case & Straps vintage 1930s 1940s 99S3

Williamsburg, Virginia, 231**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4800

This is a vintage item and has been used Please see the pictures for condition, completeness, and what is included We did not perform any cleaning or restorations and left the item just as found The unit is completely untested, we do not know how to play banjo, selling as found for parts or restoration
This instrument is vintage, we are making no guarantees on any of the operations. This item may need restoration, repairs, cleaning, tuning, adjustments, or other maintenance. Please do not ... more

1940 Kalamazoo KGN-12 Oriole the cleanest coolest Museum Quality example extent.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5250

The Kalamazoo Guitar brand was a subsidiary of the Gibson Guitar Co. from Kalamazoo Michigan. At that time, it was a budget model offered price wise but these have come into their own over the last 30 years, some being fabulous original guitars from the late 30's thru the early 40's. This KGN-12 Oriole model was like Gibson's L-oo & is probably the most beautiful 100% original example extent. Its all Blonde finish is stunning from its Spruce top to its very figured Maple back & sides. ... more

Vintage 1967 Epiphone E360 TD Riviera 12 string Kalamazoo electric guitar

Roselle, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

This to the best of my knowledge is a 1967 Epiphone E360TD Riviera Cherry 12 string Guitar Serial # 390054 made in Kalamazoo MI. Comes with original hard case. This guitar was owned by my father in law for the last 40 some years and he just fiddled around with it occasionally. Please see pictures for condition and ask any questions as I do not play guitar but can send any specific pics you would like to see.... more

1965 Epiphone Sheraton E-212T Vintage Guitar USA Gibson-Made in Kalamazoo - Wide

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10500


1965 Epiphone Sheraton Wide Nut!
Here is a a great-playing and sounding 1965 Epiphone Sheraton in cherry sunburst! Nice honest nearly 60 year old vintage Epiphone Sheraton guitar made in Kalamazoo at the Gibson factory alongside the ES-355's etc. This one features the wider nut for Epiphone at this time 1-5 / 8" nut width. Later in 1965 they would narrow the nut making this earlier one more desirable. Very cool factory stinger.
All the finish is ... more

c. 1984 Gibson Citation Natural Blonde - One-Off Employee Built Kalamazoo-Made!

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11000


c. 1984 Gibson Citation Natural!
Here is a very unique and beautiful example of a Gibson Citation that was built in Kalamazoo. The guitar looks to be an employee-build who likely made it for himself or as a custom-order for someone around the time that the old Gibson Kalamazoo plant closed. It has a few specs that are not usually seen on this model. The tuners are the more conventional Schallers, the pickguard has no control knob, the pickup was changed to a Benedetto floating, the guitar... more

September 1970 Gibson guitar / bass / amp price list, USA case candy Kalamazoo

Milton Keynes, MK6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£25

very very clean condition, no rips, marks, writing or other damage. Exceptional condition for age... more

1968 Epiphone guitar / bass and amplifier USA price list case candy kalamazoo

Milton Keynes, MK6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£25

This is a beautiful condition Epiphone price list from June 1st 1968 - very clean condition, with guitar store stamp on front. Complete with no rips tears or other damage. See pics... more

1969 KALAMAZOO KG 2 TRUSS STABABDECKUNG USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$39

* has 1 additional hole
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1966 KALAMAZOO KG 1 TRUSS STABABDECKUNG USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$69

clean
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1969 KALAMAZOO KG 2 KNÖPFE USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$99

2 knobs ONLY
* painted over in BLUE
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1966 KALAMAZOO KG 1 SG von GIBSON - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£444

1969 KALAMAZOO SG by GIBSON - made in USA:
* needs parts... more

1966 KALAMAZOO KG 1 SG von GIBSON - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£499

1969 KALAMAZOO SG by GIBSON - made in USA:
* needs parts... more

1966 KALAMAZOO KG 1 - Made in USA by GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$578

1966 KALAMAZOO KG 11 by GIBSON - made in USA: * NO other parts included=what you see is what you get
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1966 KALAMAZOO KG 1 - Made in USA by GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$578

1966 KALAMAZOO KG 11 by GIBSON - made in USA: * NO other parts included=what you see is what you get
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Kalamazoo USA KG2 Gibson SG 1960s Electric Guitar Modified

Bristol, BS7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£600

Vintage Kalamazoo KG2 SG style electric guitar , made by Gibson in the late 60s circ 1968
This guitar has had a life, its been played and used, its been modified by a past owner
It has marks, scuffs and scrapes, wear to the back of the neck and signs of age and pre ownership
The following mods have been carried out -Replcement pickups - Vintage Dimarzio in the bridge worth around £50 alone, unsure what the neck single coil is ( possibly also Dimarzio), the body will have been ... more

1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - hergestellt in den USA von GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£650

1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - made by GIBSON USA :
* project
* needs pickup, bridge , pots & knobs... more

1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - hergestellt in den USA von GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$650

* body is refinished
* flat fingerboard radius
* needs parts
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
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1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - hergestellt in den USA von GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$650

* body is refinished
* flat fingerboard radius
* needs parts
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
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1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - made in USA by GIBSON

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€694


1967 KALAMAZOO SG BASS - made by GIBSON USA :
* project
* needs pickup, bridge , pots & knobs
PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
ATTENTION! OVER 1000 more
GUITARS-BASSES-AMPS-PARTS
in our OTHER AUCTIONS !!!
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Kalamazoo KG2A Guitar - 1966 - Made In USA

Baldock, SG7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£750

Really cool Kalamazoo, I love had a proper setup done (proper one for £60, not just a change of strings)

All works great, stays in tune with the whammy bar

Collection from Hertfordshire or could possibly meet at London King??s Cross

Model: 1966 Kalamazoo KG2A Pickups: Two single-coil Gibson . Scale: 24 3 / 4" Weight: 3 57kg Body: Pressed board body. 16 1 / 2; long, 11 3 / 4" wide, 1 5 / 16" thick. Neck: Maple bolt-on neck, rosewood ... more

Epiphone Cortez 1963 original kalamazoo usa vintage guitar

Chelmsford, CM1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2500

Epiphone Cortez 1963 original kalamazoo usa vintage guitar
excellent original condition
plays and sounds wonderful
x-braced lovely deep bottom end and sweet highs with well balanced mids
non original fitted case included
for viewing or collection contact rick on
07747737156
any trial welcome
Chelmsford essex thanks
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Vintage Epiphone Texan 1965 Acoustic Guitar Sunburst FT-79 Kalamazoo USA

London, UNITED KINGDOM

£2995

The one and only Epiphone Texan!
This is the real deal and highly sought after. Sounds great and plays great!
The guitar has some serious Mojo and has clearly seen a life!
There has been a headstock repair at some point in its life which has been done very well! A few bridge pins have been changed. One tuning pegs is bent. The guitar has got all the usual scratches and laquer cracks so please study photos
The guitar has a 25 1 / 4 inch scale neck with a 1 5 / 8 inch nut with a ... more

Gibson LG-2 1961 original vintage guitar(kalamazoo usa)

Chelmsford, CM1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3500

Gibson LG-2 1961 original vintage guitar(kalamazoo usa)
excellent original condition
sounds and plays wonderfully
for Viewing and collection contact rick on
07747737156 ,any trial welcome
Chelmsford essex
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