The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo Relic Guitar is a great looking instrument that is based on the original Barney Kessel instrument.  This model was originally sold during the 1950s under both the brand name of Kay and Airline.  Today’s new take on the Airline Tuxedo features a full hollow body design and is very lightweight.  It’s a versatile instrument that can handle anything from punk to jazz and beyond.  While the original Barney Kessel models sell for several thousand dollars or more, the Eastwood Airline Tuxedo is much more affordable.

This relic guitar has a set neck, a maple top and back, and mahogany sides.  The neck itself is made from bound maple, and the inlays are block markers.  As for the bridge, it’s done in a trapeze tail and Tune-O-Matic style.  The hardware is all vintage style open back tuners.  The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo features a rosewood fretboard, two custom hi-output P-90 pickups, a three-way switch, two volume controls, and two tone controls.  The instrument also features a unique 1950’s airline coat of arms on the pickguard so that everyone who sees it will know that this relic guitar is based on one of the greatest instruments ever made.

The Eastwood Airline Tuxedo Relic Guitar is available in several different styles, including a left-hand option, and generally retails for around $899.