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1966 Kay Speed Demon Model K562 Vintage Electric Guitar Red Devil, Swingmaster
Estimated price for orientation: 679 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Kay Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: K562 Speed Demon String Configuration: 6 String MPN: Does Not Apply Body Material: Maple Body Type: Hollow Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Color: Red Exact Year: 1966 UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1966 Kay K562 Speed Demon in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An evolution of the earlier Speed Demon and Swingmaster models, the K562 was part of the "Concert Hall" series introduced in '66 and had a particularly short production run. Finished in a transparent red nitro lacquer, this USA-made Kay boasts a pair of single coil pickups that have plenty of power and twang, with a slightly scooped midrange and surprisingly full low end. Acoustically, this guitar has a balanced, sweet voice that projects well and is a joy to play without amplification. The warmth of the full hollow construction translates well through the pickups, which each have a volume and tone knob. Select each pickup individually or turn on both and blend them together as you please! This guitar has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with comfortable, low action and a fresh set of 10-46 strings.The neck has a chunky round medium C profile that has just the right amount of depth to fill the palm comfortably. The 1 11/16" nut width will be familiar to traditional Gibson players, and the rosewood fretboard boasts the original vintage frets which are in excellent shape and have been leveled in the guitar's lifetime, currently showing no notable wear with plenty of life left. The neck is straight and the guitar plays well all the way to the last fret with no buzzing and an ideal neck angle. The headstock sports the classic Kay "blade" shape with original white silkscreened logo and open back tuning machines which work well and turn smoothly with their stock white plastic buttons.On the body, all of the electronics work as they should and all of the original hardware is intact. This includes the adjustable rosewood bridge, batwing pickguard and quartet of original knobs. The stock wiring is untouched, with original paper-in-oil tone caps and CTS pots that date to '66. The transparent red finish is very reminiscent of Gibson's ES-335s of the late 1960s, with a slightly deeper version of what is commonly known as "tomato soup" red. In terms of cosmetic wear, there is very little to mention aside from some very minor finish scratching and a small chip in the nut beneath the low E string, which doesn't affect the stability or functionality of the nut in any way. Overall, this is an uncommonly clean and well kept vintage instrument that has likely lived most of its life under the bed!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 $55, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. 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, as well as any additional charges involved with import.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
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Kay |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Model: | K562 Speed Demon |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Body Material: | Maple | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Body Color: | Red |
| Exact Year: | 1966 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1966 Kay K562 Speed Demon in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. An evolution of the earlier Speed Demon and Swingmaster models, the K562 was part of the "Concert Hall" series introduced in '66 and had a particularly short production run.
Finished in a transparent red nitro lacquer, this USA-made Kay boasts a pair of single coil pickups that have plenty of power and twang, with a slightly scooped midrange and surprisingly full low end. Acoustically, this guitar has a balanced, sweet voice that projects well and is a joy to play without amplification. The warmth of the full hollow construction translates well through the pickups, which each have a volume and tone knob. Select each pickup individually or turn on both and blend them together as you please! This guitar has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with comfortable, low action and a fresh set of 10-46 strings.The neck has a chunky round medium C profile that has just the right amount of depth to fill the palm comfortably. The 1 11/16" nut width will be familiar to traditional Gibson players, and the rosewood fretboard boasts the original vintage frets which are in excellent shape and have been leveled in the guitar's lifetime, currently showing no notable wear with plenty of life left. The neck is straight and the guitar plays well all the way to the last fret with no buzzing and an ideal neck angle. The headstock sports the classic Kay "blade" shape with original white silkscreened logo and open back tuning machines which work well and turn smoothly with their stock white plastic buttons.On the body, all of the electronics work as they should and all of the original hardware is intact. This includes the adjustable rosewood bridge, batwing pickguard and quartet of original knobs. The stock wiring is untouched, with original paper-in-oil tone caps and CTS pots that date to '66. The transparent red finish is very reminiscent of Gibson's ES-335s of the late 1960s, with a slightly deeper version of what is commonly known as "tomato soup" red. In terms of cosmetic wear, there is very little to mention aside from some very minor finish scratching and a small chip in the nut beneath the low E string, which doesn't affect the stability or functionality of the nut in any way. Overall, this is an uncommonly clean and well kept vintage instrument that has likely lived most of its life under the bed!
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 $55, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. 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, as well as any additional charges involved with import.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, as well as any additional charges involved with import.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!