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Airline Series
Airline® Guitars were made in the USA from 1958-68 by VALCO and sold through Montgomery Ward. VALCO also made National and SUPRO brands. In more recent years they have been played by people like David Bowie, The Cure, Calexico and White Stripes.This AIRLINE Tuxedo is designed after the Barney Kessel model from the mid 1950's and sold under the brands of KAY and AIRLINE.
Tuxedo
This AIRLINE® TUXEDO is a full hollow body design, light weight and versatile with a tonal palette suitable from JAZZ to PUNK. Original Barney Kessel models now sell for $3,000-$5,000.
Serial Number: 1700008
Body: Hollow-body, Maple Top, Back, Mahogany Sides
Finish Color: Black
Pickups: Two Custom Hi-Output P-90's
Switching: 3-Way
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Bridge: Trapeze Tail, Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Neck: Set Neck, Bound Maple
Finger Board: Rosewood, Block Markers
Scale Length: 25 1/2" (648mm)
Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
Hardware: Vintage Style Open Back Tuners
Strings: D'Addario #10
Eastwood Gig Bag Included
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