Here’s a rare one for you. It’s a 1930s Gibson made Kalamazoo KHG-14. However, this is not your normal Kalamazoo. It has factory X bracing, just like the Gibson branded HG-00 (a 12-fret "Hawaiian" version of an L-00.
Look at that fire striped pick guard!
The “Kalamazoo” lineup of guitars was made by Gibson during the great depression. They were intended to be a more affordable lineup that could keep the company afloat during the depression years.
This one has been converted with a standard height bone nut. A new saddle was also cut at one time and the bridge has been reglued. It works well, but if I were keeping it, I would have a new saddle, cut and get it compensated for proper intonation.
It has the dry, woody tone characteristic of the L-00 family of guitars. The X-bracing really opens up the sound.
I don’t see any crack repairs on the instrument. See photos of the string height at the 12th fret. It plays nicely up and down the neck.
It comes in a Taylor case. The tolex on the outside of the case is missing in places, but the interior is in very nice shape.