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KAY Model 8995 1958 “The Upbeat” One of the coolest guitars every built by KAY.

Estimated price for orientation: 2 495 $

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DescriptionKAY
Model 8995
1958
“The Upbeat”
One of the coolest guitars every built by KAY. This model came right after the “Barney Kessel” series was introduced and the “Kelvinator” headstock became a mark of quality. .  Unfortunately the “Kelvinator” headstock plate has been removed from this one and replaced with the metal “Kay Crest” logo. It would be easy to change this headstock logo back to the original if you have one or can buy one. 
THIS GUITAR:
17” guitar with the thin bod  3 Pickups. (Black ones). Brazilian Rosewood Bound Fretboard.  “Thin Lite” Neck with adjustable truss rod. Celluloid binding. Adjustable Metal Bridge. Six knobs. Vol/Tone for each pickup. Sparkle pickguard. Blond finish. Kluson tuners. This guitar is in GOOD cosmetic condition showing lots of dings, scratches, dents, finish cracks and other minor wear as a result of it being almost 60 years old.  It is in excellent operating condition.
Does include case.  Not sure if it is original.
Bidders outside of continental USA should request a shipping quote from us prior to bidding.
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TERMS OF THE SALE:
For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item.  Thank you.
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The guarantee.
 The guitar is in FAIR cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad.  The guitar is in fully operational condition. Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected.  Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller). Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing.  If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems, then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us.

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