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Kay American Heritage Series Acoustic Model K100

Posted by Jack on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 22:50.

This is my first visit to this site. My girlfriend dug this guitar of out storage in her parents garage, she paid $30 for it @ a pawn shop while she was in high school. Sixteen years ago, but the case did a good job of protecting it, and its in good condition. (It's nylon-stringed.) I have a rough idea of the age by the tuning machines and the parlor style tailpiece. Again, it's a Kay American Heritage Series Acoustic Model K100. Any information would be appreciated! Particularly the age? Thanks!

value and just want infor

Posted by babybull on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 21:05.

I have a Silvertone Semi Hollow Acoustic guitar. It is a P4 L7709 model. Can anyone tell me how much its value is and any additional information. It would be greatly appreciated.,

looking for info on Kay archtop acoustic model L5249

Posted by Gabe on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 17:17.

I have a Kay archtop acoustic only marking is inside the body stamped L 5249. I haven't been able to find any info on this model. I mainly would like to find out how old it was. I anybody has info it would be appreciated thank you.

kay arch top

Posted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 01:57.

beautiful vibrant tri burst colors, not like any of the kays i`ve owned. truss rod extends from base of neck where meets the body [for external adjustment.has a zero frett,rectangle pearl inlay on fret board. logo is a K inside a chrome circle with black background. no numbers of any kind,has a nice soft [muted voice] any help?

I just purchased something

Posted by bobby on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 19:48.

I just purchased something very similar to what you described but mine has a number right under the neck plate. KH-90T mine is a sunburst semi-hollow archtop with f holes and a bigsby style tremolo system. it has a black pickguard with a vine design. instead of round knobs, mine has sliders for the volume and one slider for tone. Cant find anymore info on it yet. hope this helps

Kay Lap guitar K15

Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 00:57.

I have a Kay lap guitar with the model number on the back as K15. Does anyone know how old it is? Any information would be great. Thanks.

unknown guitar

Posted by Matt on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 19:33.

I have what I believe to be a Kay Busker. All images I could find were of the front and the only difference is there is no Kay trademark. If someone knows how to tell I will gladly send pics.

matthardyb@yahoo.com

Kay Model number K503

Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 20:15.

Ok THIS IS STRANGE!!!! I have been trying to find anything and everything about this guitar all it has as the model number is K503 same as the other ones I have seen posted but there is nothing else wrote on it besides the whole established blah blah blah....as well it says made in Korea................SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I NEED HELP figuring out how much this guitar is worth....someone plz help!!!! Thanks

Is this a KAY guitar.

Posted by Slyhook on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 19:13.

My mother bought a guitar from Houck's Piano in Memphis around 1934. It was used at the time so I assume it pre-dates '34. She's always called it her Gibson but I cannot find out for sure. I have people who say it is a Gibson and others say it's not. Still others say it might be an Epiphone or Kay. It looks like the picture of an old 1934 Gibson L-5 but the dots on the frets are diferent. There absolutely no markings anywhere on it and we have looked inside the best we can without taking it apart.

I would post pics but don't know how. If you'd like to see it, email me and I'll send you some (or tell me how to post them here).

Thanks for any info. My email is slyhook@hotmail.com

Kay K520R

Posted by Amy Stuart on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 01:11.

Today I picked up a Kay American Heritage series #K520R at the Goodwill for 100 bucks. I don't know that I got the best deal --as i have since learned it is not an actual "Kay" but a korean-made guitar from the 80's or 90's. However, for the money, it is a GREAT sounding guitar! Really nice ring and clarity--especially in the mid-range, with great resonance. And, this is with the old strings still on it...can't wait to put on a medium gauge set and hear it pop.

Anyone know what this guitar would sell for?

kay truetone f hole electric

Posted by les g on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:40.

I have been trying to find out what year and it's value of my f hole hollow body electric. The numbers inside say n-6 l-5867. If anyone could help me Iwould sure appreciate it. This is for sale

information on guitar

Posted by Dolores Reis on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 01:58.

I have a Kay steel guitar, goes across your lap. Also have a amplifier for the guitar and carrying case original bar and picks that Ihave owned over 50 years ago. Prior to my owning this guitar it belonged to another family member. It is a beautiful wood guitar.

Rex Royal guitar value

Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 00:23.

I have a Rex Royal six string guitar... it was a high school graduation present from my Grandparents to my Dad. He graduated in about 1937... The guitar is in excellent condition, and I have the original strings that came with it... What is the current value?

Rex royal

Posted by Carmen on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 02:18.

Ive been looking for one of these(your can be seen on guitardemont.com) or just type in Rex royal. I'll pay $500 bucks for it. You can email me at carmen.deangelis@yahoo.com. My grandfather had one that I ruined as a kid.

rex royal

Posted by Carmen on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 20:55.

I see them on harmontdamon.com it's a beuatiful guitar these were made by harmony,Kay, and Gretsch. I had one too that I ruined when I was a kid(also my grandfathers) If you want to sell it send me a picture of the headstock, I'd like to set things right and get another one.

Kay Guitar

Posted by Lisa on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 07:50.

I would like some info on a kay L1510 1160 Guitar i cant eem to find anything about this Guitar, if you can help that would be great thank you

KC 366 - Value and age ???

Posted by wommer on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 20:20.

Any suggestions on the value and age of a kay classical acoustic. KC366

Kay Hummingbird Guitar.Model-K553HCS

Posted by JESSE1753 on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 06:41.

Kay Acoustic L7099

Posted by James on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 14:40.

So looking through my stuff I stumbled up an old Kay acoustic i traded a broken computer for in college. I have been trying to get a model name and date, but looking into it finding this info out on Kay's is a challenge. Found a few similar on ebay, but my pickguard and headstock logo don't match what I have seen.

Thought I would put it out to this fine community to see if anyone knew anything.

Some fun cheap building techniques the luthiers on here might enjoy:

Pickguard is directly SCREWED into the top

Bridge seems to have been traditionally glued, but looking inside it was also BOLTED in from the bridge to the body (bolt and nuts still on surprisingly)

Only age clue is that the tuners are open back 3 on a sheet Kluson's (Says "Kluson MFG Chicago Ill.")

Number Stamped inside: L (space) 7099

Thanks all!!!

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Kay Acoustic L7099

Posted by James on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 14:38.

So looking through my stuff I stumbled up an old Kay acoustic i traded a broken computer for in college. I have been trying to get a model name and date, but looking into it finding this info out on Kay's is a challenge. Found a few similar on ebay, but my pickguard and headstock logo don't match what I have seen.

Thought I would put it out to this fine community to see if anyone knew anything.

Some fun cheap building techniques the luthiers on here might enjoy:

Pickguard is directly SCREWED into the top

Bridge seems to have been traditionally glued, but looking inside it was also BOLTED in from the bridge to the body (bolt and nuts still on surprisingly)

Only age clue is that the tuners are open back 3 on a sheet Kluson's (Says "Kluson MFG Chicago Ill.")

Number Stamped inside: L (space) 7099

Thanks all!!!

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Kay acoustic guitar model no. k300. MOP inlays, unique wood. Loo

Posted by Alissa Harrier on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 21:42.

Kay acoustic guitar model no. k300. MOP inlays, unique wood. Loo

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Kay Guitar P3

Posted by Randy Jordan on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 01:07.

I just got a Kay guitar and it has a P3 on the inside of it thats all its got do anyone know how much its worth?

Kay guitar

Posted by William Douglas on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 15:23.

I have Kay archtop electric, numbers on pot are n-2 and L-7467. Has logo on head stock, white pick guard with logo, single pick-up.Near mint condition. Purchased new in 1970?.Came with Solid State amp, 21 watts, GA 77 T.
I would like to know date and approx. value of both

Kay acoustic guitar K345

Posted by Evan Molloy on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 23:30.

would like to know what year it was made and how much it would be worth

Would like to know the year and Value?

Posted by Theresa on Sun, 03/20/2011 - 00:20.

My father passed away and he had a Kay acoustic. The numbers inside are K 6150 5756. Can anyone help me? Thank you.

Kay K570 acoustic

Posted by Desiree Street on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 13:10.

Kay K570 acoustic

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k 250

Posted by jay on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 03:22.

I just got a K 250 passed down to me with the serial number 280976, Its in perfect shape. Any idea what its worth. Shoot me an email if you could. jbellas7@hotmail.com
thanks

Hummingbird

Posted by Nick on Sat, 02/05/2011 - 22:43.

Looking for info on K-520 hummingbird design acoustic circ 1979 approx

k 520 video review

Posted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 14:48.

I just put a video review up of mine on

http://youtu.be/KM-5EmKEyhw

K-520 hummingbird

Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 16:59.

I have one too, it's in good shape, but you can tell it's old. I can NOT find anything about it, I'm thinking about taking it to a pawn shop to find something out. Let me know if you find something out. Thanks.

N1 L8296 Arch Top with( Truss rod, Solid Spuuce top,

Posted by Rollie G. Storbakken on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 04:42.

(flame maple back and sides, 9 dot rosewood fingerboard, no head stock markings, Where does N1 come from, Silvertone,Kay,ect... early 50's?

N1 L8296 Arch Top with( Truss rod, Solid Spuuce top,

Posted by Rollie G. Storbakken on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 04:41.

(flame maple back and sides, 9 dot rosewood fingerboard, no head stock markings, Where does N1 come from, Silvertone,Kay,ect... early 50's?

What is this Kay bass?

Posted by Dominic Johnson on Sun, 01/23/2011 - 17:55.

Hi,

I have a Kay Bass very similar to this: http://www.bass-guitar-museum.com/bass-16429-KAY-ELECTRIC-BASS-GUITAR-natural-wood-finish

The only difference is the colour - mine is blue. Does anyone know what the model number is?

K25 8225 bell shaped sound hole acoustic

Posted by Tom on Mon, 01/10/2011 - 22:09.

How old and rare is this guitar

Re: K25 8225 bell shaped sound hole acoustic

Posted by Bob on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 16:53.

: How old and rare is this guitar
If you find out, I have the same guitar, very unusual, single cutaway, jumbo, bell shaped soundhole, flat top acoustic. I can date this one to 1957 or 1958. Have a picture of the previous owner and his son taken in 1959 with Dad playing the guitar. Son says, Dad got it thru the speigel catalog in either '57 or '58. It is in great condition and still very playable. I am trying to establish a value on this.

Kay Starter Series Model KE154W maybe

Posted by Tom on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 22:44.

This is a small electric guitar that is of strat style with one pickupand volume and tone . Any info is cool ....Tom

Kay series k 500 E

Posted by sue on Fri, 12/31/2010 - 16:02.

Would like to know a little bit about it and what its worth.

kay acoustic guitar K6102 5242 M7

Posted by pam cheyne on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 16:25.

kay acoustic guitar K6102 5242 M7

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Info wanted on Vintage Kay Model KDG70S

Posted by Ray on Sat, 10/23/2010 - 20:22.

Purchased at yard sale and can't find anything like it online. Has a double pickguard.

Kay Model KDG70S

Posted by MAXBARN on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 11:59.

Hello - I see this is an old post but wondering if you ever found out anything about it. I bought one exactly like yours - Kay model KDG 70S - also with the double pickguard. Not sure but I know back in the day a lot of company's denoted special order with the leter "S". That's about the only thing that makes sense as I've researched this model and also can't find anything else about it. Happy to find this so that I know someone didn't hand stamp the S on there and it was a true production guitar. If you've ever found anything else about it, I'd appreciate a heads up on it - my email is powwoweral@yahoo.com. Thanks - Max

Re: Info wanted on Vintage Kay Model KDG70S

Posted by afsdfga on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 05:29.

I have a kdg 70 and i cant find any info on it

Don't buy from Kay

Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 20:33.

I think everyone should Boycott this company. The owner is, in my opinion, possibly the worst human being alive.

Kraftsman 17 inch archtop holes in back?

Posted by Scott Armato on Tue, 10/12/2010 - 23:51.

I have remnants of an auditorium size Kraftsman back appears to have had a resonator or speaker??? anyone familiar...Thanks Scott

Archtop Kay?

Posted by Michael Fredrick Swanson on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 18:30.

Is there a N-15 model Kay archtop?

Kay N15

Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 00:24.

Yes I just bought one, N-15, p-3

Kay 12 string

Posted by Lori Smith on Sat, 07/24/2010 - 20:24.

My Father-in-Law has a Kay 12 string guitar that has Steel Reinenforced Neck made in Korea stamped on the back of the neck. I would like some information about this guitar and am not sure how to go about getting it. The guitar belonged to his mother and was believed to be purchased in the mid-late 60's somewhere in Chicago. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Kay 3599 Acoustic Guitar

Posted by John Pluma on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 21:24.

My cousin bought a K3599 for 20 bucks. It appears the neck is pulling towards the top, causing high action. He has steel strings on it but it seems to have classical bracing. My question is, could this be a nylon string guitar? We'd appreciate any info you can give us on this guitar.

Re: Kay 3599 Acoustic Guitar

Posted by Jeremiah on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 21:38.

: My cousin bought a K3599 for 20 bucks. It appears the neck is pulling towards the top, causing high action. He has steel strings on it but it seems to have classical bracing. My question is, could this be a nylon string guitar? We'd appreciate any info you can give us on this guitar.

Rply: Yes, they are classical guitars meant for nylon strings. You may want to refurbish it a bit too ^_^

kay starter series?

Posted by Ryan on Sun, 06/27/2010 - 21:02.

I have a guitar I got prlly around 1990, but I'm not sure on the year. It says Kay starter series, model number K-72. It's in mint condition. How much can I expect to get from it? Also anyone know the year?

re:vintage kay guitar

Posted by rodney on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 18:42.

kay guitar k42 model 8449

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