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1965 Kay Truetone K300 Vintage Solidbody Electric Guitar Barney Kessel Pickups
Estimated price for orientation: 599 $
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Description Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: K300 String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Kay, Truetone Exact Year: 1965 Body Type: Solid Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1965 Truetone K300 in 100% original, near mint condition and in perfect working order. Produced for the Western Auto chain's house brand "Truetone," this guitar was crafted by Kay in the USA and features a pair of Barney Kessel P-35 single coil pickups. These pickups were the top shelf single coils offered by the Kay company, and were purportedly manufactured by Gibson, with silvery Art Deco covers that earned this pickup the nickname "Kleenex Box." The tone is full, round, and detailed, with a dynamic and crisp top end, as well as thick, focused lows. Weighing in at a mere 6lbs 6oz, this Kay/Truetone is easy on the back and simply a ton of fun to play. We've had the guitar professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, and it currently sports low action and fresh 10-46 strings.The neck has a medium C profile with just the right amount of chunk and roundness and consistent depth as you move up the fretboard. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard features pearl dot inlay and the original slender fretwire is virtually flawless, with just a hint of wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2. The scale length measures 25 1/2" and the nut is a full 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the guitar retains the original "Truetone" aluminum disc logo as well as the original open back tuners. These tuners work well with their original white lollipop buttons, and all have straight shafts aside from the low E gear which has a moderate bend but works as it should.The body features immaculate chrome hardware and minty plastic parts with individual on/off and tone switches for each pickup as well as Master Volume and Tone knobs. Under the pickguard, the wiring is original and clean with untouched solder joints and CTS pots that date to the 49th week of '65. The stock vibrato unit retains its original arm, and the vibrato has an extremely smooth and reliable response, jumping back to the original pitch with ease and perfect for surfy warbles.Bold and vibrant, the original nitro lacquer finish still has a glossy sheen with barely a scratch on it. Condition-wise, it's truly one of the nicest vintage guitars we've ever had in the shop, and a time capsule piece!A vintage hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $50, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Model: | K300 |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Brand: | Kay, Truetone | Exact Year: | 1965 |
| Body Type: | Solid | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1965 Truetone K300 in 100% original, near mint condition and in perfect working order. Produced for the Western Auto chain's house brand "Truetone," this guitar was crafted by Kay in the USA and features a pair of Barney Kessel P-35 single coil pickups. These pickups were the top shelf single coils offered by the Kay company, and were purportedly manufactured by Gibson, with silvery Art Deco covers that earned this pickup the nickname "Kleenex Box." The tone is full, round, and detailed, with a dynamic and crisp top end, as well as thick, focused lows. Weighing in at a mere 6lbs 6oz, this Kay/Truetone is easy on the back and simply a ton of fun to play. We've had the guitar professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, and it currently sports low action and fresh 10-46 strings.The neck has a medium C profile with just the right amount of chunk and roundness and consistent depth as you move up the fretboard. The Brazilian rosewood fretboard features pearl dot inlay and the original slender fretwire is virtually flawless, with just a hint of wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2. The scale length measures 25 1/2" and the nut is a full 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the guitar retains the original "Truetone" aluminum disc logo as well as the original open back tuners. These tuners work well with their original white lollipop buttons, and all have straight shafts aside from the low E gear which has a moderate bend but works as it should.The body features immaculate chrome hardware and minty plastic parts with individual on/off and tone switches for each pickup as well as Master Volume and Tone knobs. Under the pickguard, the wiring is original and clean with untouched solder joints and CTS pots that date to the 49th week of '65. The stock vibrato unit retains its original arm, and the vibrato has an extremely smooth and reliable response, jumping back to the original pitch with ease and perfect for surfy warbles.Bold and vibrant, the original nitro lacquer finish still has a glossy sheen with barely a scratch on it. Condition-wise, it's truly one of the nicest vintage guitars we've ever had in the shop, and a time capsule piece!
A vintage hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $50, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!