1962-1967 Kay Jazz II, Value?

[lonepariah]

Hi, maybe someone can help me. I am trying to find the value of an all original Kay Jazz II. I know it is a 1962 or newer (probably between 62 and 67) because it does not have the kelvenator or half kelvenator headstock. It is hard to pinpoint a price because I have only seen one like it for sale; it was a 66 and went for around $750 in November of 2009. Any help will be appreciated

Also, I have checked the vintage guitar blue book and it only has pre 60's Kay's.

Thanks,

Chris

[Spud1950]

That's a really nice guitar. One of Kay's top of the line builds. I can only find two on line with prices attached to them. I assume this the one you saw.



Here's another one.Asking price is a bit more,$795.



I guess that's all you can go by. Compare the condition of yours to these and judge accordingly. Of coarse you can ask whatever you want, but the only true value is what someone is willing to pay for it.

[lonepariah]

Thanks! Yeah, I saw the one from craigslist vintage hunt, but I had not seen the other. The guy is asking $550 but is willing to negotiate. I would love to be able to have and play the guitar for a while, but I am really buying it as an investment. Hypothetically, would you pay $750 if you were in the market for one?

[Spud1950]

Well, if it's in the same really nice condition I'd say $550 is a real good price. If you can negociate it down lower, all the better. If I were specifcally looking for one, I think $750 would be an OK price if I really had to have it. I've seen similar Harmony models sell for around the same price and more.