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60s Vintage Kay Univox pre-Effector single cut Les Paul electric guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 495 $
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Description Brand: Kay Univox Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed Body Type: Solid Size: Full Size String Configuration: 6 String Body Material: Solid Wood
60s Vintage Kay Univox pre-Effector single cut Les Paul guitar I’m sure there’s someone out in “Internet Land” who will recognise this model. I’ve spent hours researching it and come up blank. So… Here goes with a simple description. I have to say that I’m happy to keep it in my collection as it’s very unusual and has some effects a bit like a cut-down version of the Univox / Kay Effector only without as many switches. It has a 9v Battery compartment in the back which is similar to the Effector. This runs some electrical wizardry. The Kay Univox Effector was a rip-off of the Gibson Les Paul Recording Here are the areas that are similar to the Univox / Kay Effector: · Headstock is bound and has the same diamond logo · The tuners are the same as early models · The neck is also bound and has Pearloid block markers (The second block marker appears to be a replacement) · The pickups are the same as early models. They also have the same black pickup surrounds. · The bridge arrangement · The body binding (top and bottom) together with the purfling · It’s a Single Cut, Les Paul style, Solid Body · The 9v battery compartment The differences between this guitar and the Effector: · The panel is less complex Overall, this is a very interesting vintage guitar. It’s probably from the late 1960’s. The body is solid Mahogany (as opposed to the cheaper Japanese ones at that time) and it’s heavy. The Body has a Maple cap which has been hand-brushed with lacquer. You don’t see it from any distance, but you can if you inspect it close up. The body has a pronounced hump where the bridge is positioned. This is part of the design and the action is great. I mention it because the body is a different shape to most Les Paul copies that I’ve had. The neck, frets and fingerboard are in good shape. Hence, the good action. It also has a truss rod. How does it play? Great. The back of the neck is smooth. The pickups still work well. You have 2 x Volume and 1 x Tone. Then the controls get interesting. You have 2 x micro switches. They seem to be Kill Switches for the individual pickups. The top Gold Speed Knob is actually an On/Off switch for the pickups together with a Master Volume. One of the other Speed Knobs also controls volume. I presume the other one is for Tone. The Ali Knob is attached to a different type of Pot. Presumably, this gives you effects. I have plugged it in and can get a variety of sounds. Please see the image showing the underside of the control panel. You’ll see some kind of processor board. If you’re as confused as I am, and would like to come and play the guitar before buying, just get in touch. If you’re a Kay / Univox collector, I’d say this one ought to be in your collection. It’s that unusual. If you’re a player and like that 60’s vintage Les Paul sound with some extras, well here’s your chance to have a good player with extra tonal toys. The stand in the images is not included in the sale Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on here. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Please note any overseas buyer must pay by paypal. (I no longer ship to the Russian Federation, Africa or Israel), Please get in touch for a shipping price if your country is not listed). The shipping cost will include full insurance costs. Payment& Delivery: Cash on collection is very welcome. I will accept payment by PayPal. (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.
Description
| Brand: | Kay Univox | Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right-Handed |
| Body Type: | Solid | Size: | Full Size |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Body Material: | Solid Wood |
60s Vintage Kay Univox pre-Effector single cut Les Paul guitar I’m sure there’s someone out in “Internet Land” who will recognise this model. I’ve spent hours researching it and come up blank. So… Here goes with a simple description. I have to say that I’m happy to keep it in my collection as it’s very unusual and has some effects a bit like a cut-down version of the Univox / Kay Effector only without as many switches. It has a 9v Battery compartment in the back which is similar to the Effector. This runs some electrical wizardry. The Kay Univox Effector was a rip-off of the Gibson Les Paul Recording Here are the areas that are similar to the Univox / Kay Effector: · Headstock is bound and has the same diamond logo · The tuners are the same as early models · The neck is also bound and has Pearloid block markers (The second block marker appears to be a replacement) · The pickups are the same as early models. They also have the same black pickup surrounds. · The bridge arrangement · The body binding (top and bottom) together with the purfling · It’s a Single Cut, Les Paul style, Solid Body · The 9v battery compartment The differences between this guitar and the Effector: · The panel is less complex Overall, this is a very interesting vintage guitar. It’s probably from the late 1960’s. The body is solid Mahogany (as opposed to the cheaper Japanese ones at that time) and it’s heavy. The Body has a Maple cap which has been hand-brushed with lacquer. You don’t see it from any distance, but you can if you inspect it close up. The body has a pronounced hump where the bridge is positioned. This is part of the design and the action is great. I mention it because the body is a different shape to most Les Paul copies that I’ve had. The neck, frets and fingerboard are in good shape. Hence, the good action. It also has a truss rod. How does it play? Great. The back of the neck is smooth. The pickups still work well. You have 2 x Volume and 1 x Tone. Then the controls get interesting. You have 2 x micro switches. They seem to be Kill Switches for the individual pickups. The top Gold Speed Knob is actually an On/Off switch for the pickups together with a Master Volume. One of the other Speed Knobs also controls volume. I presume the other one is for Tone. The Ali Knob is attached to a different type of Pot. Presumably, this gives you effects. I have plugged it in and can get a variety of sounds. Please see the image showing the underside of the control panel. You’ll see some kind of processor board. If you’re as confused as I am, and would like to come and play the guitar before buying, just get in touch. If you’re a Kay / Univox collector, I’d say this one ought to be in your collection. It’s that unusual. If you’re a player and like that 60’s vintage Les Paul sound with some extras, well here’s your chance to have a good player with extra tonal toys. The stand in the images is not included in the sale Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on here. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Please note any overseas buyer must pay by paypal. (I no longer ship to the Russian Federation, Africa or Israel), Please get in touch for a shipping price if your country is not listed). The shipping cost will include full insurance costs. Payment& Delivery: Cash on collection is very welcome. I will accept payment by PayPal. (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.