Guitar
Update: I finally identified this guitar as a 1965 Kay K172S in the upgraded "Harewood Grey" finish. The "Pro" size body is Maple per the description from the 1965 Kay Catolog:
Kay VIntage Guitar Reissues has done a great service and provided a terrific resource by scanning fifteen old Kay Catalogs and posting the pdf's online. Here is the link:
KAY VINTAGE CATALOGS - 1953 - 1987
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I was amazed to see how much this guitar sold for but I suppose the Kay experts out there know something about it we don't know. It appears to be a Swingmaster (note the set neck and flamed maple body) but instead of Speedbump or Kleenex Box type pickups it has these interesting chrome pickups with adjustable screw poles. The color is also quite unique.
I've seen lots of Kays in vintage guitar stores or listed on eBay with set prices of $1500 and higher (Jimmy Reed model Thin Twins often list at $1200+) - but I've never actually seen one that SOLD for that much. LOL!
The vintage guitar market never ceases to surprise me.
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Vintage Kay Electric Guitar Estate Find Weird Color 1940s Great Condition Case
Vintage Kay Electric Guitar Estate Find Weird Color 1940s Great Condition Case
Description:
My neighbor is really pestering me to sell this to him,but I want a larger viewing base.
I know nothing about these but will answer all questions and post them to the auction.
Estate fresh and in great condition. Measures 39 1/2" long and 13" wide.
Finish is super with no scratches, dings,signs of abuse.
Told it dates to the 1940s. I have no way to test the componets so sold as is.
I would call the color "Mottled Grey Green". The case is original to the guitar and is solid.
I am posting the shipping charges at 50.00 but will only charge actual cost for Fedex.....
The fit and finish of this guitar does look very nice - and the high gloss polish over the flamed maple almost gives it a les Paul Custom type appearance. I think that is what drove the bidding and sold this guitar. Amazingly enough, it doesn't sound like the seller ever even plugged it in so for all we know the pickups could both be dead. - JC
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Guitar
Rare & Unique Vintage Kay Swingmaster type Electric sells for $1500 on eBay
Update: I finally identified this guitar as a 1965 Kay K172S in the upgraded "Harewood Grey" finish. The "Pro" size body is Maple per the description from the 1965 Kay Catolog:
Kay VIntage Guitar Reissues has done a great service and provided a terrific resource by scanning fifteen old Kay Catalogs and posting the pdf's online. Here is the link:
KAY VINTAGE CATALOGS - 1953 - 1987
***********************
I was amazed to see how much this guitar sold for but I suppose the Kay experts out there know something about it we don't know. It appears to be a Swingmaster (note the set neck and flamed maple body) but instead of Speedbump or Kleenex Box type pickups it has these interesting chrome pickups with adjustable screw poles. The color is also quite unique.
I've seen lots of Kays in vintage guitar stores or listed on eBay with set prices of $1500 and higher (Jimmy Reed model Thin Twins often list at $1200+) - but I've never actually seen one that SOLD for that much. LOL!
The vintage guitar market never ceases to surprise me.
******************************
Vintage Kay Electric Guitar Estate Find Weird Color 1940s Great Condition Case
Vintage Kay Electric Guitar Estate Find Weird Color 1940s Great Condition Case
Description:
My neighbor is really pestering me to sell this to him,but I want a larger viewing base.
I know nothing about these but will answer all questions and post them to the auction.
Estate fresh and in great condition. Measures 39 1/2" long and 13" wide.
Finish is super with no scratches, dings,signs of abuse.
Told it dates to the 1940s. I have no way to test the componets so sold as is.
I would call the color "Mottled Grey Green". The case is original to the guitar and is solid.
I am posting the shipping charges at 50.00 but will only charge actual cost for Fedex.....
The fit and finish of this guitar does look very nice - and the high gloss polish over the flamed maple almost gives it a les Paul Custom type appearance. I think that is what drove the bidding and sold this guitar. Amazingly enough, it doesn't sound like the seller ever even plugged it in so for all we know the pickups could both be dead. - JC
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This estate sale person is selling several Fender Strats and a Tele for some reasonable prices. They all look pretty nice and well cared for and have original hard cases, etc. 1984 was right about the time that Fender was taken over by its employees and...
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I thought I had listed this one before but the seller, Bert, informed me that he had two identical guitars and sold one previously. These are very cool little guitars from way back in the day. 50 year old Valco/Supro with a Tosca label on the headstock....
- 1958 Old Kraftsman (kay) 2 Pickup Vanguard In Great Condition On Ebay For $299 Bin W Free Shipping
If you are interested in these Kay USA Built guitars this one looks very nice and the price is certainly right. These are unique but very cool - especially for slide. Note: eBay has changed its' picture file system so I can no longer clip and repost...
- Nice Kay Swingmaster Sc In Cleveland / Akron Oh For $300
This is a fairly unmolested Kay Swingmaster - it's a fully hollow archtop with the Single cutaway - I believe these are solid birch tops but it could be maple too. These are quite nice looking guitars - unique and relatively rare. Vintage Kay...