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Michael Harrington

 

From:
Ann Arbor
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 6:33 am    
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I'm cleaning house and need to let go of some guitars I don't use anymore. I'm wondering if there's any interest on the Forum for this guitar.

On the chopping block is a used, 1939 Kalamazoo archtop (I believe it is all original), with a hardshell Guardian case. It is an amazing sounding instrument whose voice has really opened up from me consistently gigging with it for the past four years. It was my #1 for acoustic rhythm playing until I bought an older Epiphone, in which I sadly can't keep both. It does have some wear for pushing 80+ years, but nothing suspect.

I'm asking $1000 plus shipping but am open to offers from people on this Forum. I'd also be willing to drive a reasonable distance to prevent shipping.

PM with any questions.

thanks,
Michael


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Michael Harrington

 

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Ann Arbor
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 6:43 am     Photos
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Here are photos of the Kalamazoo:













Here's a quick clip of the guitar:
https://youtu.be/UNC8qijiLVc
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Mike Thomas

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 11:27 am    
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What is the nut width on these?
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Michael Harrington

 

From:
Ann Arbor
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 12:30 pm    
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Hi Mike,

The nut width is 1.63" on this guitar.

-Michael
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Brian Echenberg

 

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Quebec, Canada
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2022 5:50 am     Contact me
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How’s the action? fredechenberg@yahoo.ca
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Bill Alexander


From:
Gowen, Michigan, and Homosassa Florida
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2022 1:46 pm     Kzoo
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Nice pickin'
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Michael Harrington

 

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Ann Arbor
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2022 2:05 pm    
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Brian, I sent you an email this morning. Hopefully you got it?

Thanks Bill! It wasn't anything pristine, or out of the ordinary-- just enough to hopefully demonstrate the sound and ability of this beautiful instrument.

Michael
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