This guitar just oozes mojo!
Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:54 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:04 am
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erin-Rand ... =1&theater
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:26 am
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Maybe its sappy but that repair is part of the history of the guitar for me so I asked for small contrasting dot inlays. Gone but not forgotten.
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:44 am
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I get the impression that at the end of the depression/beginning of the war what was cataloged may not have made that much difference to the guys grabbing parts from the bins
no wasting parts.What are the chances... the luthier who has my guitar has another kay spanish electric in his shop right now too.
If your on facebook he has been posting photos of his progress on that one.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erin-Rand ... 4959195899
I notice that both the one Erin is working on, and the Oahus labeled guitar have F holes with detached scroll ends and hump style heads while mine has a single continuous F hole and a pointed head.
Even when gramp gave me this Kay it was split enough that it didnt stay in tune. I am really excited knowing that Im going to be able to play it!
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:12 pm
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A little late, but here's the Oahu branded version. Slightly different,but pretty much the same guitar.
What a great family heirloom and early example of an electrified "Spanish guitar".
Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:11 pm
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It looks to me like you found the guitar in that MusicaViva link. I don't own the 1939 Continental Catalog so I can't offer any better images than you see on their webpage.
Thanks for the great images of your Gramps with the guitar.
Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:55 pm
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http://musicaviva.com/instruments/galle ... ienr=33128
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:48 pm
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it sounds similar to the oahus made by Kay in 1937.
It does have the same knobs and little back plates as the Oahu in this link.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/v ... r-62583031
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:07 pm
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I know that Gramp bought this when he was 18 with money he earned working as a pin setter in a bowling alley out in Washington state.
The Metal braces where put on by my great grandfather when one of gramps brothers fell on it and split the side.
My Grandfather is still around and Im finally able to afford it so its with Erin Randolph right now for restoration.
Value isnt a concern, its priceless to me but Id like to know what model it is.
Heres Gramp with it...
Statistics: Posted by Grogel — Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:39 pm
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