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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

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