Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:53 pm
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I just bought a set of these for a Harmony Stratotone I have and they popped right in. I think they'll fit your Kay as well. I purchased the "aged" variety but he has few different finishes, just check his other auctions.
BTW, there is a chapter on the history of Kay guitars in Michael Wright's book Guitar Stories Volume Two. You should be able to pick up a copy of the book for between $15-$20.
Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:29 am
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Thanks!
Bret McHone
Statistics: Posted by dbmchone — Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:55 am
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You are correct about the pickguard. The original one was really discolored and had a big crack in it so we removed it years ago though I think I still have it in the same box as the comics I collected back then.
That bushing will be replaced shortly, I know there is a lot of stress put on guitars there and I don't want it to be damaged. I have seen replacement pick guards on ebay for around $30 so I may look at that as well just to keep it looking original, although I do love to play it.
It's funny that this guitar has a better sound that most of the other guitars I've played (which admitedly is very limited).
Thanks,
Bret
Statistics: Posted by dbmchone — Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:40 am
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Is there also a hole in the lower side of the guitar near the binding where the metal pickguard stand off screw would have been,as in this picture?
Also,I notice that you're missing one the tuner peg bushings. You should get that replaced.
Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:29 pm
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http://www.gpguitars.com/product_info.p ... ts_id=2150
Hopefully they will be able to tell me more about it!
If my son likes to play guitar when he gets old enough then I hope to hand it down to him. Thank you very much!!!
-Bret
Statistics: Posted by dbmchone — Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:21 pm
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Your guitar is in most excellent condition. A very nice vintage Kay!
Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:11 pm
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The story my Dad told me was that when he was a kid in the 50's my Grandfather needed a guitar for church and went to the factory to pick this one up. Dad swears that it's a Gibson but I'm not convinced.
What I will say is that I love the guitar as it has a great sound and the grover tuners keep the strings tuned right even if it isn't played for a while.
Any help identifying this would be a great help as I would like to know what I have.
Thanks!
Bret McHone
Statistics: Posted by dbmchone — Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:20 am
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