1958 KAY ACOUSTIC
£995.00
A genuine 1958 Kay acoustic guitar, offering bags of authentic 1950s American character.
Built during the classic Chicago era of Kay production, this is a wonderfully evocative vintage instrument with the look, feel and personality that make these old American acoustics so appealing.
A great choice for the player, collector or studio looking for something genuinely different from a modern acoustic.
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Description
1958 Kay Acoustic Guitar
This 1958 Kay acoustic guitar is a lovely survivor from one of the most fascinating periods in American guitar manufacturing.
Kay was one of the major names in the Chicago guitar industry, producing instruments that found their way into the hands of generations of American players. Today, these original 1950s guitars have a character all their own and represent an interesting alternative to the more familiar vintage American brands.
Dating from 1958, this example has all the visual appeal you would hope for from a guitar approaching seventy years of age. The ageing, finish and period detailing give it an unmistakably vintage appearance that simply cannot be reproduced convincingly on a new instrument.
Part of the attraction of an old Kay is its individuality. These guitars were built as working musical instruments rather than museum pieces, and surviving examples have developed their own personality through decades of use.
Tonally, vintage Kay acoustics are often sought out by players looking for something away from the polished character of a modern production acoustic. They can be particularly appealing for blues, roots, folk, Americana and recording work where an individual vintage voice can bring something distinctive to a track.
It is also a striking piece of 1950s American guitar history, representing the period when Chicago manufacturers such as Kay were producing guitars for a rapidly expanding popular music market.
For collectors, vintage-guitar enthusiasts or players wanting an acoustic with genuine age and character, this 1958 Kay acoustic guitar is a fascinating instrument.
As with all vintage instruments of this age, please study the photographs carefully for its cosmetic condition and signs of previous use.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Kay
- Year: 1958
- Type: Acoustic guitar
- Country of manufacture: USA
- Era: 1950s
- Condition: Vintage / used
- Original vintage instrument
- Genuine period American guitar
- Full of visual character and natural ageing
- Suitable for players, collectors and recording use
- Comes period hardshell case
As with all vintage instruments of this age, please study the photographs carefully for its cosmetic condition and signs of previous use.
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