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I just highlighted a Blonde Maple versions of this same guitar that was $500 and now here is a RED one with a Bigsby for only $350 - Cripes! These are so cool looking and not a very common guitar. The Old Kraftsman (i.e. Spiegel Catalog) logo reduces the collector factor a smudge but these are more "fetish" guitars than serious collectibles anyway. The playability of these is a bit suspect - I wouldn't attempt to do a whole set with one unless you are a setup wizard - but they are soo cool to have on the stand behind you and to use for one or two songs in a set (just like having a real Dano or vintage Silvertone back there). the Kleenex box pickups make this more desireable than one with speedbump pickups (at least IMHO).
Oh and look... it's red!
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Vintage Old Kraftsman Semi-hollow Body Guitar - $350 (NKY)
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Date: 2010-07-11, 10:37PM EDT
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Vintage Old Kaftsman semi-hollow body guitar; double cut-away, triple pick-ups and a flaming red finish. I bought this guitar in a pawn shop in the early 80's because it looks so friggin' cool, although I never really played it that much. I have no idea how old it is and I've never seen another like it. It is similar to a Kay Speed Demon (circa1964) but with different pick-ups, headstock and a Bigsby-style tremelo.
The body is in good shape with a few of the usual minor dings...the only decent scratch is on the back and less than 3/4" (looks white in the photo). All the pick-ups work and the action is totally playable, although the neck and intonation need a little adjusting.
Location: NKY
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Old Kraftsman Barney Kessel Triple in Cinicinatti (Northern KY) for $350
I just highlighted a Blonde Maple versions of this same guitar that was $500 and now here is a RED one with a Bigsby for only $350 - Cripes! These are so cool looking and not a very common guitar. The Old Kraftsman (i.e. Spiegel Catalog) logo reduces the collector factor a smudge but these are more "fetish" guitars than serious collectibles anyway. The playability of these is a bit suspect - I wouldn't attempt to do a whole set with one unless you are a setup wizard - but they are soo cool to have on the stand behind you and to use for one or two songs in a set (just like having a real Dano or vintage Silvertone back there). the Kleenex box pickups make this more desireable than one with speedbump pickups (at least IMHO).
Oh and look... it's red!
*************************************
Vintage Old Kraftsman Semi-hollow Body Guitar - $350 (NKY)
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Date: 2010-07-11, 10:37PM EDT
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Vintage Old Kaftsman semi-hollow body guitar; double cut-away, triple pick-ups and a flaming red finish. I bought this guitar in a pawn shop in the early 80's because it looks so friggin' cool, although I never really played it that much. I have no idea how old it is and I've never seen another like it. It is similar to a Kay Speed Demon (circa1964) but with different pick-ups, headstock and a Bigsby-style tremelo.
The body is in good shape with a few of the usual minor dings...the only decent scratch is on the back and less than 3/4" (looks white in the photo). All the pick-ups work and the action is totally playable, although the neck and intonation need a little adjusting.
Location: NKY
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I am not sure the model number or name of the Kay electric this seller is offering - it is similar to the Speed Demon but has a double cutaway and a better neck. I've seen an Airline version just like this but with the Kleenex Box pickups. ...
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Sorry I've been laying low and not posting lately - busy closing on my house (BTW - Bank of America Suuuuucks!!) but here is a nice Kay/Trutone Speed Demon Triple for only $250. These are cool guitars - they won't go head to head...
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Not an amazing deal but a nice looking guitar for a decent price. The Barney Kessel is the most collectible of the Kay's but this is the later 1960's version - not the earlier single cut Kelvinator model - though it does have the Kleenex...
- Vintage 1960's Newcomb 335 Style Semi-hollow Electric In Wa For $400
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