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1950's Kay Archtop Guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 600 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Brand: Kay String Configuration: 6 String Body Type: Hollow Soundboard Style: Archtop Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Selling my 1950's Kay Archtop Hollow-body guitar. I really hate to see this thing go, but I need the cash to fix my gigging amp. I bought it at Dixie Guitar Trader's in Pompano, FL about 5 years ago (they are no longer open). I originally bought it as a beater, but the guitar is solid and has stood up over the test of time. It has seen some shows in Miami, but mainly kept it as something to fiddle with while mixing in the studio. I installed a singlecoil pickup/pickguard assembly (can't remember who makes these) which sounds cool. Below is a link to a video of the guitar taken on a phone (so it's not the BEST quality sound, but you can get the idea). The pickguard snapped in half while I was testing it due to an aggravated phone call from my ex (short 1/4" cables and tempers don't mix, haha)... hence the wrench screwed onto it (holding it together). If you're looking for a restored guitar to put in your living room, this is not the one for you. This thing has some use over the years and it shows. No structural damage. But the wood is nice and worn in on the top. It also has a nice roller bridge which seems to enhance the sustain. I usually play electric slide on it these days, but you could easily slap a different bridge on there and play it however you like. The white paint can easily be scraped off, as these words may offend some people. The tuners seem to have been replaced at some point. Holds a tune just fine. It has electric strings on it now, but I used to play D'Addario phosphor bronzes and it really shined acoustically. I'm not sure of the exact year but after doing some research I found that it is definitely a 50's model produced in Chicago. These guitars were sold by Sears/Montgomery Ward along with silvertones, and danelectros. They were entry level guitars back then but are made better than a lot of high end guitars being produced now. These things are becoming more and more rare. Again, I wish I made more money so I could keep it, but I hope it goes to a good home. Feel free to ask any questions!To see a video of this guitar, go here:https://youtu.be/JlbBhvc3GoA
Description
| Brand: | Kay | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Body Type: | Hollow | Soundboard Style: | Archtop |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Selling my 1950's Kay Archtop Hollow-body guitar. I really hate to see this thing go, but I need the cash to fix my gigging amp. I bought it at Dixie Guitar Trader's in Pompano, FL about 5 years ago (they are no longer open). I originally bought it as a beater, but the guitar is solid and has stood up over the test of time. It has seen some shows in Miami, but mainly kept it as something to fiddle with while mixing in the studio. I installed a singlecoil pickup/pickguard assembly (can't remember who makes these) which sounds cool. Below is a link to a video of the guitar taken on a phone (so it's not the BEST quality sound, but you can get the idea). The pickguard snapped in half while I was testing it due to an aggravated phone call from my ex (short 1/4" cables and tempers don't mix, haha)... hence the wrench screwed onto it (holding it together). If you're looking for a restored guitar to put in your living room, this is not the one for you. This thing has some use over the years and it shows. No structural damage. But the wood is nice and worn in on the top. It also has a nice roller bridge which seems to enhance the sustain. I usually play electric slide on it these days, but you could easily slap a different bridge on there and play it however you like. The white paint can easily be scraped off, as these words may offend some people. The tuners seem to have been replaced at some point. Holds a tune just fine. It has electric strings on it now, but I used to play D'Addario phosphor bronzes and it really shined acoustically. I'm not sure of the exact year but after doing some research I found that it is definitely a 50's model produced in Chicago. These guitars were sold by Sears/Montgomery Ward along with silvertones, and danelectros. They were entry level guitars back then but are made better than a lot of high end guitars being produced now. These things are becoming more and more rare. Again, I wish I made more money so I could keep it, but I hope it goes to a good home. Feel free to ask any questions!To see a video of this guitar, go here:https://youtu.be/JlbBhvc3GoA