Why "Budget-Gibsons" are getting so expensive (Kalamazoo KG-11)

The Kalamazoo KG-11 has a reputation for being one of those secret guitars with as much (or more) mojo of any genuine Gibson of the day. Unfortunately for folks in-the-know, the secret's out! These prewar budget-Gibsons have reach a new consensus for being perfect for that country blues fingerstyle sound and are now asking close to their Gibson counterparts. I finally got my hands on one, and today I want to see if it holds up to the hype! Tab and slow play-along for 32-20 $3 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/robert-... Become a member on patreon to gain access to dozens of more tab and videos! www.patreon.com/kostringworks ---------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO KYLE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/kostringworks... SUPPORT KYLE ON PATREON:   / kostringworks   FOLLOW KYLE ON INSTAGRAM:   / k.o.stringworks   BUY MERCH: https://www.kostringworks.com/store-1 WATCH NEXT: Innovators of the Acoustic Guitar:    • Innovators of the Acoustic Guitar   Living Luminaries Series:    • LIVING LUMINARIES SERIES   DIG A LITTLE DEEPER WITH: The Chords & Shapes of Blind Boy Fuller ($3, you don't need to be a member)   / chords-and-of-109796409   Book a private one-on-one Zoom session: https://www.kostringworks.com/#button... Check out my music on Bandcamp: https://kyleorla.bandcamp.com MY GEAR: Fraulini Erma 6 String: https://fraulini.com/erma/ Farulini Grand Concert 12 String (w/ a tailpiece) https://fraulini.com/angelina/ D'Addario NS Soundhole Tuner https://amzn.to/3XEA0yh D'Addario Micro Headstock Tuner: https://amzn.to/4d45na1 John Pearse 700M Strings: https://amzn.to/4gguM3b Shubb C1b Capo: https://amzn.to/3XnenRJ K&K Pure Mini Pickup: https://amzn.to/4ggPtMl Various Vintage things you'd have to dig for online: Yamaha CP-1 Brass Capo, 1890's Arion Parlor Guitar, 1920's Lyon & Healy Lakeside Parlor Guitar MY YOUTUBE SETUP: Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/3AYndOq Ear Trumpet Louise Condenser Mic: https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/produc... Focusrite Solo Bundle: https://amzn.to/3B5EkOo Macbook Pro M3: https://amzn.to/3XIJBnT ABOUT KYLE: Kyle Orla is a Duluth-born folk musician who champions bygone tunes and instruments from the depression era. Kyle has a deep reverence for the vintage styles of playing guitar, and is constantly looking for new ways to create relevance for folks who feel the same. Kyle is the sole-operator of K.O. StringWorks - offering education and restorations for vintage music and instruments - and co-owner with his wife of the Northerly School for Music. My website: https://www.kostringworks.com My music school: https://www.northerlyschoolformusic.com *Some of these links are affiliate links. I earn small commission with no extra cost to you. It's awesome. I appreciate you and your support!