Circa 1937 Kay CUSTOM ORDER Hollowbody Electric Guitar RARE FLAMED MAPLE one-off

Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab... Read moreabout the condition
;Brand: Kay
;String Configuration: 6 String
;Model: hollow body custom
;Body Color: sunburst flame maple
;Body Type: Hollow
;Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Circa 1937 Kay CUSTOM ORDER Hollowbody Electric Guitar RARE FLAMED MAPLE one-off

RARE circa 1937 Kay Hollow Body electric guitar - single 'art deco' pickup and wildly FLAMED AND FIGURED SUNBURST MAPLE BACK AND SIDES - in all original and excellent condition - with original red-lined case and original screw-on cable!  She has no serial number - she has no markings - her pots indicate 1937 and 1938 - and she is in amazing condition for her age.  This is truly THE single most unique vintage Kay we have ever come across.  The features on this guitar do not appear in any catalog/on any designated model.  Our best educated guess is that this is a one-off Special Custom Order, and it is doubly rare that it is in this kind of condition. The previous owners informed us that the codes on the two pots indicate 1937 and 1938.  The control plate is rather tight-fitting, and we did not want to risk hurting the electronics, so we are taking their word for it.  This is an outrageously cool vintage Kay - and exceedingly rare:  features FLAMED/FIGURED MAPLE BACK AND SIDES, tortoise shell binding - double bound, bound rosewood fingerboard, tortoise shell pickup! and control plate, large frets,  oversized F holes (also tortoise bound), 'hat' position inlays, Kay with Lighting Bolt inlays on headstock (also tortoise bound), 2 knobs and a single toggle, and perhaps the coolest single pickup you will ever see.  She sounds smokey and muted - just like she looks.  Tuners are changed to the waverly style that you see.  Condition-wise, this guitar is superb for its age;  finish checking, some but very few light scratches/dings, and there are some areas of the binding that are cracking - see photos.  The binding is actually in stellar shape considering her age.  This rare Kay is immensely PLAYABLE, unlike some others.  The action is very comfortable - NOT  crazy high - very easy to play, very full neck carve, too.  This is a very rare opportunity to own a one-off high-end vintage Kay - perhaps the coolest one ever built!  Tons of photos available; please call 859-261-5500 for an in hand description.  Thanks!<p>

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Circa 1937 Kay CUSTOM ORDER Hollowbody Electric Guitar RARE FLAMED MAPLE one-off

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