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The Vintage KK 1 produced in the early 30ties by Kel Kroydon
The Kel Kroydon KK-1 is a rare vintage acoustic guitar produced by Gibson under its Kel Kroydon budget brand between 1930 and 1933. Although marketed as an affordable alternative, it shared much of its construction with Gibson's early L-series flat-top guitars, giving it exceptional tonal quality. Its lightweight, X-braced design produces a warm, open, and highly resonant sound that is especially prized by fingerstyle players. Today, the KK-1 is highly collectible due to its limited production numbers, historical significance, and distinctive vintage Gibson craftsmanship.
Specs:
• Manufacturer: Gibson (sold under the Kel Kroydon brand)
• Model: KK-1
• Production Years: 1930–1933
• Origin: United States
• Body Style: L-0/Orchestra-style flat-top acoustic
• Top: Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Bracing: X-braced
• Scale Length: 24.75 in (629 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.75 in (44.5 mm)
• Frets: 20
• Strings: 6 steel strings
• Finish: Natural
• Electronics: None
• Right-Handed: Yes
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c1930 Kel Kroydon KK-1 | The Music Emporium
c1930 Kel Kroydon KK-1 | The Music Emporium
The Music Emporium
‘29 KK-1 and ‘30 KK-2 Gibson Kel Kroydon
Bill Steward
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In the Guitar Moves interview with Keith Richards on YouTube, a Kel Kroydon KK 1 can be seen standing in a guitar stand at Electric Lady Studios, indicating that Keith Richards uses this guitar as part of his studio gear.
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