The Kay Guitar Company

Since 1890, Kay has been making instruments of the highest quality for both students and professionals

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  1. Kay jazz2
    Tim Lovett

    I have just purchased a kay jazz2 I belive. It has a Gretsch label inside with model # 4xxxAR no serial # on it but when I checked the back of the inside the f hole it was stamped L8721 which I believe is a Kay Model.I understand in some early years pre war that Kay made some Gretch Guitars. Anybody have any thoughts on this Guitar

    1. Re: KC 333, Need to date it please
      neil Edwards

      : Hey, hav agutar, its a nylon acoustic Kay guitar, the sticker says KC 333, i was wondering if anyone could date it or provide information please? thanks

      Yeh this is an old east german guitar…can’t remember name of the factory but no longer exists…got mine when i was 16 which is 25 years ago…..from a store in leeds uk.

    2. Re: KC 333, Need to date it please
      ken

      : Hey, hav agutar, its a nylon acoustic Kay guitar, the sticker says KC 333, i was wondering if anyone could date it or provide information please? thanks

      hi.I also have a kay kc 333 it has a G.D.R. sticker on it,so pre berlin wall but have no idea of the date.regards ken

      1. Re: KC 333, Need to date it please
        Tracey Conner

        : : Hey, hav agutar, its a nylon acoustic Kay guitar, the sticker says KC 333, i was wondering if anyone could date it or provide information please? thanks

        :
        : hi.I also have a kay kc 333 it has a G.D.R. sticker on it,so pre berlin wall but have no idea of the date.regards ken

        Hi, I also have one, sticker says HCL333, Did you ever find anything out about these guitars?

        1. Re: KC 333, Need to date it please
          sit

          : : : Hey, hav agutar, its a nylon acoustic Kay guitar, the sticker says KC 333, i was wondering if anyone could date it or provide information please? thanks

          : :
          : : hi.I also have a kay kc 333 it has a G.D.R. sticker on it,so pre berlin wall but have no idea of the date.regards ken

          :
          : Hi, I also have one, sticker says HCL333, Did you ever find anything out about these guitars?

          Hello All
          Got the KC333 recently….filed down the saddle and ….wow what a sound it produces. I am sure it’s a laminate top.
          Would love to know the age too it looks pretty old to me.

          Sit

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Callum Job
      Callum Job

      Hey, hav agutar, its a nylon acoustic Kay guitar, the sticker says KC 333, i was wondering if anyone could date it or provide information please? thanks

      1. Capo for Kay KC333
        Anonymous

        I have a Kay KC333 but can’t get a capo to fit the neck. Can anybody suggest one that fits or were they meant to be played without a capo?
        Thanks

      2. Kay KC333
        Neil Clarke

        I learned to play classical guitar on a Kay KC265.
        Which I believe to be a 3/4 guitar my mother took me to the music scene around 1979/80 it cost around££40 which wasn’t dirt cheap.
        I was still playing it a good 25 years later and it was lovely to play.
        Unfortunately it was destroyed. A few days ago I got a 333 it looks like it has never been played so hopefully I will get 25 years out of this one at £10 I can’t moan.

      3. two guitars
        grame

        I have a KC 333 made in GDP with a very good leather cover…don’t know the year and would like to know details as I want to sellit. Also, I have a Fender Stratocaster made in Japan with a serial number. It’s a bit dirty, two pick-ups work and facia has a couple of chips, otherwise, as I’m a drummer the lead guitarist did use it. Have and idea it’s late 80’s early nineties, want to sell it.

      4. i’ve got one from 1983 and the tone is as good as the day it was bought. it cost me £23 at the time which wasn’t cheap. lovely guitar to play, slightly smaller than full dreadnought. didn’t know it was german in origin (model no KC110)if anyone has more info e=mail me as i’d love to know more about them.

      5. kc 333
        Anonymous

        i have a kc 333 which i bought used in 1983. played nearly every day since. lovely guitar. didn’t know until today it was from germany. so have learned something eh.

      6. Wow
        Callum Job

        I remember asking this question years ago. I still don’t have a date for it or how much it’s worth.
        It’s had a repair since however. Too high of a gauge was place on it and ripped the bridge off the body. 🙁

        1. KC333 guitar age
          AnonymousSteve

          I bought this guitar for my so to learn when he was 12yrs old, just looking at some of his music books they are dated 1993 so prob the guitar is approx 20yrs old

  2. K guitar L3352 6533
    Tim

    I want to learn how to find date of manufacture for Kay archtop accoustic/electric 1 pickup. Numbers stamped inside are L-3352 6533. I need info to sell this guitar

  3. Model K503 Handwriting 1016
    Rebecca Whittaker

    Can you please tell me what year my Kay acoustic guitar is, and anything you may know about it. On the top of the neck it has a big K kay inside of a circle and it says established 1890. Inside the guitar it says K503 and handwriting 1016. Thank you, Rebecca Whittaker

    1. Re: Kay Guitar #K30-5830
      melissa trail

      : I have a Kay Guitar # K30-5830, does anyone know its age and value.I would appreciate any information I can get, Thanks ,melissa the number inside the guitar is k410

  4. KAY ACOUSTIC
    Greg

    I have a Kay acoustic.
    pickguard has what appears to be a native american eagle on the pickguard holding sometype of 70’s reel to reel. reel.it has a floral patteren etched or burned into the back of it. there is a lable insie that you can easily read kay guitar and made in Korea, but the model number appears to have been written in pencil and is hard to read.
    t-17 could be t-120 i can find no photos on the internet that even resemble this guitar. Anyone have a clue?

  5. Identify Kay hollow body electric
    Craig

    I have a guitar I just bought for cheap. It’s a Kay hollowbody electric with one pickup, red paint body, white pickguard. Emblems are a white K encircled on headstock, and gold K on pickguard. The only identifying numbers are a 09 inside body visible through removable panel in back. Please help if anyone can. Thanks

    1. Re: Identify Kay hollow body electric
      Dodi

      : I have a guitar I just bought for cheap. It’s a Kay hollowbody electric with one pickup, red paint body, white pickguard. Emblems are a white K encircled on headstock, and gold K on pickguard. The only identifying numbers are a 09 inside body visible through removable panel in back. Please help if anyone can. Thanks

      We had to go to this website http://www.kayvintagereissue.com/downloads.html
      and look through the old catalogs till we found our 1954 Spanish Electric K151. Good Luck

  6. K44 ser#8405
    Peter Loomer

    I just started playing guitar with an old rebel named Angus Walker (A pioneer of Canadian Country and Bluegrass….he wrote Deisel Drivin’ Man… toured extensively in the seventies world wide as The Prime Minister of Country Music). He handed me this old Kay 44 to pick on… what a lovely, bright sounding guitar. His Mom bought it for him over 50 years ago and it sounds great. Angus recieved a Maple Leaf music award in 1965 for the most promising country singer(him and Gordon Lightfoot). Soon after the awards became the Grammy’s. So Keep your eyes peeled and your ears wide open for The Cape Breton Rebel – Angus Walker- and his Cape Breton Rebel Band. We’re heading for the studio…

    1. Re: K44 ser#8405
      Julian Walden

      : I just started playing guitar with an old rebel named Angus Walker (A pioneer of Canadian Country and Bluegrass….he wrote Deisel Drivin’ Man… toured extensively in the seventies world wide as The Prime Minister of Country Music). He handed me this old Kay 44 to pick on… what a lovely, bright sounding guitar. His Mom bought it for him over 50 years ago and it sounds great. Angus recieved a Maple Leaf music award in 1965 for the most promising country singer(him and Gordon Lightfoot). Soon after the awards became the Grammy’s. So Keep your eyes peeled and your ears wide open for The Cape Breton Rebel – Angus Walker- and his Cape Breton Rebel Band. We’re heading for the studio…

      1. Re: K44 ser#8405
        Julian Walden

        I have a guitar with k44 8405 stamped in it. I know it to be over 60 years old. If you have one with the same number in it, then it can’t be one of a kind. Is it a model number? Tell me what you can. Thanks!

        1. K44 8405
          Anonymous

          I have a very old guitar that still plays great, I would love to know the value of it it is a marathon synchrotone and was my great grandfathers.

  7. Kay 'Les Paul' Copy
    Keith Moonie

    IM holding it. Needs hardware had it for years was taken apart and painted. looking for feed back, is this thing worth anything?

  8. Kay Guitar
    Charles

    Have aquired a Kay Semi Hollow Electric, Used but not used up, Has #L7108 6535 printed inside.

    Have not been able to find out anything about this model but am still looking.

    Any news on year made, artists that would have played this model and cost when new would be greatly thanked.

  9. kay guitars
    Kyle Toups

    one of my friends has 3 kay guitars from around 1950 maybe earlier…..he has 1 electric version that kinda resembles a telecaster and 2 dreadnought acoustics…..how much would they sell 4?

  10. need imfo on model #K7020 orK7080 Kay classic guitar
    robert h.grant

    i have just got a Kay classic guitar. only sticker inside is the Kay Company sticker with classic guitar by Kay. model no.k7020 or 7080. what can you tell me about this guitar?
    Thanks.
    Robert Grant
    Somerset,ky.

    1. Re: Kay Guitar ...Prototype???
      kdmusicman

      : I just bought a Les Paul copy probably made in Japan.
      : It is proported to be made in the 70’s.

      : It has no identifying name or serial number.

      : The big difference it is a quasi-copy of a Les Paul Recording….with multiple built in electronic effects
      : Phase in and out
      : Echo
      : Tremolo
      : Wah
      : Whirlwind
      : Fuzz
      : also with a headphone jack.
      : all the effects work fine.

      : I sent a picture to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and heard back from Walter Carter (the author) that it was a Kay…that’s all the information I received.
      : Anyone else know anything about it??

      : John

      hey John,
      sounds just like the one I bought from Mongomery Ward’s catalog about 30 years ago…..

    2. Re: Kay Guitar ...Prototype???
      Mister D

      : I just bought a Les Paul copy probably made in Japan.
      : It is proported to be made in the 70’s.

      : It has no identifying name or serial number.

      : The big difference it is a quasi-copy of a Les Paul Recording….with multiple built in electronic effects
      : Phase in and out
      : Echo
      : Tremolo
      : Wah
      : Whirlwind
      : Fuzz
      : also with a headphone jack.
      : all the effects work fine.

      : I sent a picture to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and heard back from Walter Carter (the author) that it was a Kay…that’s all the information I received.
      : Anyone else know anything about it??

      : John

      It was one of Kay’s last efforts in the mid ’60’s, and it was called the Effx.

    3. Re: Kay Guitar ...Prototype???
      Mister D

      : I just bought a Les Paul copy probably made in Japan.
      : It is proported to be made in the 70’s.

      : It has no identifying name or serial number.

      : The big difference it is a quasi-copy of a Les Paul Recording….with multiple built in electronic effects
      : Phase in and out
      : Echo
      : Tremolo
      : Wah
      : Whirlwind
      : Fuzz
      : also with a headphone jack.
      : all the effects work fine.

      : I sent a picture to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and heard back from Walter Carter (the author) that it was a Kay…that’s all the information I received.
      : Anyone else know anything about it??

      : John

      It was one of Kay’s last efforts in the mid ’60’s, and it was called the Effx.

    4. Re: Kay Guitar ...Prototype???
      Marc

      I bought exactly the same guitar a few years ago and had the same problem identifying the real manufacturer.
      Mine has a logo "Almirez", but I have been told too that these were distributed under the brand "Kay" in the states and "Almirez in Europe"
      Could we by any means exchange pictures of our respective stuff, and especially would it be possible to obtain a picture of the internal wiring on your guitar, as I have a big problem with the electronics on mine.
      It’s supposed to be good stuff.
      Check here :
      http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Kay/Les+Paul+Copy/10/1
      And here :
      http://www.musictoys.com/articles/chop5101.php
      There must be a model without effect which would not be far as good, according to the comments in Harmony Central.
      Hope that helps a little bit.

      : I just bought a Les Paul copy probably made in Japan.
      : It is proported to be made in the 70’s.

      : It has no identifying name or serial number.

      : The big difference it is a quasi-copy of a Les Paul Recording….with multiple built in electronic effects
      : Phase in and out
      : Echo
      : Tremolo
      : Wah
      : Whirlwind
      : Fuzz
      : also with a headphone jack.
      : all the effects work fine.

      : I sent a picture to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and heard back from Walter Carter (the author) that it was a Kay…that’s all the information I received.
      : Anyone else know anything about it??

      : John

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John Donovan
      John Donovan

      I just bought a Les Paul copy probably made in Japan.
      It is proported to be made in the 70’s.

      It has no identifying name or serial number.

      The big difference it is a quasi-copy of a Les Paul Recording….with multiple built in electronic effects
      Phase in and out
      Echo
      Tremolo
      Wah
      Whirlwind
      Fuzz
      also with a headphone jack.
      all the effects work fine.

      I sent a picture to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, and heard back from Walter Carter (the author) that it was a Kay…that’s all the information I received.
      Anyone else know anything about it??

      John

  11. Vintage Kay electric archtop acoustic guitar
    Ann

    I have a vintage Kay electric archtop acoustic guitar- model L4-form the early 1930’s! would like to hear from anyone that may know more information about this guitar, or if anyone would want to buy this guitar! Thanks

  12. Electric Kay Bass EB style
    JC

    I have an electric Kay bass with a Gibson EB style body. 30" scale. 1 LARGE humbucking pickup centered. The pickguard runs the length of the body similar to the Kay SG style guitars and there’s a little flower image near the front. One volume, one tone. The head stock has the chrome circle K logo. Typical covered bridge from the era. The odd thing is that the body seems too small. Like the neck came from another guitar, but it fits a photo I saw in a catalogue once. Because of this the bass is top heavy and there’s considerable wear around the neck like somebody attached the strap at the neck and played the instrument that way for a long time, which again makes me think everything is original. It’s had more that a few paint jobs (including the two I added). I bought it for $70 in 1995. I’m actually thinking of making a new body of my own design for it.

    Anyway, I just thought I’d throw this out there for all you curious Kay folks…

  13. Kay N 5 Fl Maple
    Rod

    I have a Kay acoustic archtop F hole, Electric one pickup, with the small Kelvinator head plate, inside on the back, in pencil is FL MAPLE 7/38, and a stamp of N 5, can anyone help with the date of this guitar
    thanks
    Rod email [email protected]

  14. Kay N 5 Fl Maple
    Rod

    I have a Kay acoustic archtop F hole, Electric one pickup, with the small Kelvinator head plate, inside on the back, in pencil is FL MAPLE 7/38, and a stamp of N 5, can anyone help with the date of this guitar
    thanks
    Rod
    email [email protected]

    1. Re: Kay L6480 - 2 pickup archtop
      mike

      : Looking for date and model info on this old 20 fret Kay archtop with 2 pickups. I found 2 different stamps through the F-holes … N-2 and L6480 6535 … The kay logo on headstock is a label or sticker.

      : see image here – http://idelia.biz/guit/deeskay.jpg

      I just got my dads old Kay after he pasted away was looking for information to restore it. first site that has the model with two pickups.Im interested in any info on this model I can get.

  15. KAY K670 ACOUSTIC W/DOUBLE PICK GUARD
    HARRY

    DOES ANYONE KNOW THE AGE OR VALUE OF THIS KAY? IT HAS A DOUBLE PICK GUARD WITH FLOWERS ON IT AND HAS A BOWED BACK WITH LEAF ENGRAVINGS.INSIDE SAYS K670. ANY HELP APPRECIATED.

      1. Re: Kay L2135 6437
        Sam

        : : Model? Year?

        : : thanks
        : mine is a :
        : model K6437 year 1963

        I bought my Jumbo L3616 8127 in 1960 …its a 19 fret, steel re-enf neck, spruce top, inlays. Judging from the serial#, the L2135 must be a few years older than mine.

  16. KAY Jumbo acoustic #L 1071 Info?
    Davey Love

    Got a nice condition KAY jumbo today. Looks like a 1950’s model. Serial# L 1071. Any info will be a delight. Thanks. -Davey

  17. KAY model 475
    Roland Dubois

    Hi,
    I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
    Thanks a lot
    Roland (from FRANCE)

    1. Re: KAY model 475
      P Weber

      : Hi,
      : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
      : Thanks a lot
      : Roland (from FRANCE)

      1. Re: KAY model 475
        PWEber

        : : Hi,
        : : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
        : : Thanks a lot
        : : Roland (from FRANCE)

        I have the same guitar and if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for the axe? I love mine and would sell it if the price was right. Thanks peter

          1. Re: KAY model 475
            bob

            : : : : Hi,
            : : : : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
            : : : : Thanks a lot
            : : : : Roland (from FRANCE)

            : : I have the same guitar and if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for the axe? I love mine and would sell it if the price was right. Thanks peter

            i have one and it was made in korea

          2. Re: KAY model 475
            Jeff

            : : : : Hi,
            : : : : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
            : : : : Thanks a lot
            : : : : Roland (from FRANCE)

            : : I have the same guitar and if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for the axe? I love mine and would sell it if the price was right. Thanks peter……….
            I have been researching the same model.I’m not sure where they are made,I’m sure somewhere in Asia.But to figure out the year you need to find the serial number.I think the way to figure out the year of manufacture is, the last two didgets are the year it was made,and the numbers before the last two are the order that it was made that year in that given factory.Good Luck,
            Jeff

            1. Re: KAY model 475
              Jeff

              : : : : : Hi,
              : : : : : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
              : : : : : Thanks a lot
              : : : : : Roland (from FRANCE)

              : : : I have the same guitar and if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for the axe? I love mine and would sell it if the price was right. Thanks peter……….
              : I have been researching the same model.I’m not sure where they are made,I’m sure somewhere in Asia.But to figure out the year you need to find the serial number.I think the way to figure out the year of manufacture is, the last two didgets are the year it was made,and the numbers before the last two are the order that it was made that year in that given factory.Good Luck,
              : Jeff

              Well call me goofy I see you have your serial number posted.I guess I was not paying close enough attention.It looks like it was made in 1976 and was the 20402nd one made that year in that factory.Hope it helps you out.
              Jeff

          3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Jeff
            Jeff

            : : : Hi,
            : : : I’ve just bought on Ebay (not received yet) a KAY model 475 serial # 240276… and that’s all I know about this guitar… I’d like to know were it was builted (USA o indolesa) and if possible the year
            : : : Thanks a lot
            : : : Roland (from FRANCE)

            : I have the same guitar and if you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for the axe? I love mine and would sell it if the price was right. Thanks peter

            1. Kay model # K475
              Anonymous

              I got me a Kay 475 yesterday, its been sitting in a disaster house for years, looks like the same strings, Its a project guitar at this point, but I am going to try to make it come alive, the bridge is plastic and its cracked, so I have replaced it with a wood one, the saddle is plastic, I changed that out to bone, the pickguard is steel and in perfect shape, neck looks good, no adjustment, but it has a steel reinforced neck, says made in Korea on the back headstock, sderial number 230776, so I guess its a 1976, the flat top body is not flat, has a belly up behind the bridge, and sunk down in front of the bridge, I added a few temporary braces, I got a 30lb brick sitting on top of it right now, I moistened the inside of the sound hole, also added a cup with water, sealed it up and set the whole thing in at sunny spot in the house, if my little project works, great, if not, it might make a good paddle for my canoe. What ever happens, it will be better than when received.

  18. Information on a Vintage Kay Acoustic Guitar
    Gary Mallory

    Hi My name is Gary and I wonder if anyone could please email me with any information they may have on an acoustic Kay guitar I recently perchased at a yard sale. It has a full body that closely resembles that of a J45 Gibson acoustic that a friend of mine has, and it also is finished with a blonde color face with a couple of black accent circles around the hole, the rest has a dark wine almost black body finish. The Kay logo had been removed long ago only leaving the outline of where it had been and also the pick guard was removed, both these had been held on with screws. If you look inside the hole you can plainly see stamped the numbers 339, now what I’m wondering is could it mean 3rd month as in March and 39 like in 1939? If anyone knows what this stamped number means could they please email me with any information, it would be greatly appreciated and thankyou.

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Gary
        Gary

        : Hi My name is Gary and I wonder if anyone could please email me with any information they may have on an acoustic Kay guitar I recently perchased at a yard sale. It has a full body that closely resembles that of a J45 Gibson acoustic that a friend of mine has, and it also is finished with a blonde color face with a couple of black accent circles around the hole, the rest has a dark wine almost black body finish. The Kay logo had been removed long ago only leaving the outline of where it had been and also the pick guard was removed, both these had been held on with screws. If you look inside the hole you can plainly see stamped the numbers 339, its the only numbers I’ve noticed and not alot to go on, but now what I’m wondering is could it mean 3rd month as in March and 39 like in 1939? If anyone knows what this stamped number means could they please email me with any information, it would be greatly appreciated and thankyou.

    1. Re: Rex Royal acoustic
      Ben

      Rex Royal instruments were made by Gretsch. That’s about all Ii know about them, but you could try a Google on the name to see what turns up.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... vicki
      vicki

      Can anyone tell me what company made this guitar. I bought it used 32 years ago and the man that I bought it from said it was 25 years old then and that he had given 125 dollars for it when it was new. I have tried and tried to find who made it and so far I have had no luck except some iffy mention of kay. Can anyone help me out here? I sure would appreciate it. thank you.

      1. Re: Model #KH-90T
        John Adams

        I have one I bought in a pawn shop for 65 bucks because it was so neat looking. I’ve only used it as a wall hanger and the few times I played it, it had a nice boinga boinga sound like you would hear on the old spaghetti westerns. (Or on Steve Earles’s "Guitar Town".) I did a google search and only found seven references to it and am trying to find out more information. It still has it’s original ID sticker with the model number and S/N 740126 and Japan right after it. I always figured it was a Teisco subcontracted to Kay in the early to mid sixties.

        I would like some more info. I’m cleaning out a mess of my old guitar collection and will probably sell it on Ebay.

        Email if you have more info – thanks.

        John

        : I have one for sale. Only one I’ve ever seen. Do you have one? Got any pics?

        :
        : : Anyone have info on this? I have a serial # if it helps. thanks

        1. Re: Model #KH-90T
          Mike Grover

          : I have one I bought in a pawn shop for 65 bucks because it was so neat looking. I’ve only used it as a wall hanger and the few times I played it, it had a nice boinga boinga sound like you would hear on the old spaghetti westerns. (Or on Steve Earles’s "Guitar Town".) I did a google search and only found seven references to it and am trying to find out more information. It still has it’s original ID sticker with the model number and S/N 740126 and Japan right after it. I always figured it was a Teisco subcontracted to Kay in the early to mid sixties.

          : I would like some more info. I’m cleaning out a mess of my old guitar collection and will probably sell it on Ebay.

          : Email if you have more info – thanks.

          : John

          :
          : : I have one for sale. Only one I’ve ever seen. Do you have one? Got any pics?

          : :
          : : : Anyone have info on this? I have a serial # if it helps. thanks

          1. Re: Model #KH-90T
            mike grover

            : : I have one I bought in a pawn shop for 65 bucks because it was so neat looking. I’ve only used it as a wall hanger and the few times I played it, it had a nice boinga boinga sound like you would hear on the old spaghetti westerns. (Or on Steve Earles’s "Guitar Town".) I did a google search and only found seven references to it and am trying to find out more information. It still has it’s original ID sticker with the model number and S/N 740126 and Japan right after it. I always figured it was a Teisco subcontracted to Kay in the early to mid sixties.

            : : I would like some more info. I’m cleaning out a mess of my old guitar collection and will probably sell it on Ebay.

            : : Email if you have more info – thanks.

            : : John

            : :
            : : : I have one for sale. Only one I’ve ever seen. Do you have one? Got any pics?

            : : :
            : : : : Anyone have info on this? I have a serial # if it helps. thanks

            howdy. I have a neighbor in his 80s without a computer, and a fading recollection of how much he paid and when. It’s very cool looking, but not that easy to play, which may be adjustable. He pushes it through a Peavy Backstage 30. He knows I play, he needs the $ and he’s got some aunt who wants to give him nothing for it, because he needs the $. What would be a fair value if he wanted to sell it. It’s not my thing, but does it have any collectible value? A real nuisance that Kay doesn’t keep a list if this stuff by serial #, which I have but doesn’t do any good, apparently.

  19. "Old Craftsmen" Kay Guitar.need info
    Sue

    We have a guitar my dad always played. he referred to it as an Old Craftsmen. It if a metal guitar with a bronzy color to it. It is very old, at least 50-60 years! help me to get info please.

    1. Re: Kay acoustic K5113 5496
      brian

      : What is the year whenthis guitar was made ?

      I am not sure when it was made,but I am holding K5113 5500.
      It’s a sweet sounding guitar that I got from a pawn shop in the seventys for 10 or 15 bucks.I hope you learn more as I would like to know more about mine also.

      1. Kay acoustic 5113 wxyz
        Elrod

        I too have no clue, but I just picked up #K5113 5539 at an auction this weekend for $30. It lacked the Kay name on it and only marking was the serial number inside the body. Based on this chain, i must conclude it’s most likely a Kay. I bought it because it sure had a sweet, mellow sound.

  20. Researching Kay guitar
    Dave Schroeder

    Hello, I’m wondering if any of you might have any ideas what model and year this guitar is? Thanks for any help. It looks like a Gibson 135? Tobacco Sunburst. It says "Kay" Vintage Series on the headstock underneith it says "since 1890.

    Thanks
    [email protected]

  21. Need informations about my Kay k250
    Martin

    I need to know how old is my Kay K250 serie 280875. She have 2 beautiful pickguards with flowers. She have thin body. Do you know this guitar…..i find any database about that…….thanks.

  22. Vintage L9627 guitar, need some info on it
    Stephanie

    I have my grandfathers old Kay guitar with L9627 stamped inside. It has a spot for a amplifier plug i guess to be plugges into it but its and acoustic style. My grandfather typically only bought the best stuff so just wondering how old this actually is, whats its possible value might be. Not that I would sell it for even a million dollas because I remember him playing this in church and it means the world to me. I would really just like to get a year it was made so I know about how old it is. Thanks

  23. Kay K-1 1960 SG Copy
    Cole

    Ok I got this K-1 at a antique shop for 60 dollars and it was in perfect condition, plays great, sounds great, and looks great. I was wondering how much it would be worth. It is missing no parts and is in mint condition.

  24. Kay 40 Archtop Acoustic
    Bill (via moderator)

    (Originally posted 23:53:36 7/22/07)

    I would love to find some information on my Kay 40. It’s Flamed Maple with a natural Spruce top, tortoise binding and toroise pick guard. The headstock has a tortoise face plate and a really cool Art Deco script Kay, with "40" below it in white and gold. Kluson 3-on-a-plate tuners. The finger board is Brazilian RW with a center section of Maple that runs the entire length. Pictures can be seen here: http://www.pbase.com/slater/kay_40

    Thanks,Bill

  25. want to know what year my Kay guitar is
    nick Coffman

    hi, my name is nick and i have just purchased a kay and i would like to know what year it was made. the model number is k1518981 thanx for your time and i look forward to hearing from you thanks again

    Nick

  26. guitar picks
    Rachel

    I found a set of 3 kay nylon guitar picks, at a second hand store the other day. They are still in there original packaging and have never been opened. I have not been able to find any info on them as the are not made anymore.
    The model is p-3.
    I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them or if they are now worth anything?

    1. Re: nick lucas guitar / is it a kay
      Dale

      : I have a nick lucas guitar that I alway’s thought was a kay can anyone help.
      I also have a kay maybe silvertone with nick lucas name scripted at top of head with f-holes notfully cut at the ends.Its a mystery to everyone supposedly knowledgable about vintage guitars.

    1. Re: Kay N-2 L9533
      Ray Gomez

      Joy, did you find out any info on your guitar? I posted 2 up from you on a Kay L6224 N-2, I thought if you knew some more on yours it could help me, the numbers are pretty close. Mine is a 3/4 or 1/2 size guitar. Ray

      : We just purchased this guitar today at an estate auction. Not sure of the age or name of the guitar and we cannot find any thing on it on the internet. It is in good condition and we would just like to know a bit of history on it. Could you help?

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Joy
      Joy

      We just purchased this guitar today at an estate auction. Not sure of the age or name of the guitar and we cannot find any thing on it on the internet. It is in good condition and we would just like to know a bit of history on it. Could you help?

      1. N-3 L6155, Style K7010
        Hawk Pettengill

        I have my father’s old classical guitar, and I still play it all the time. The only thing I know about it is the info in the subject line, and that it’s older than I am by a fair margin, and I’m 42. I’m also looking for info.

  27. model # 6570 (acoustic/ nylon string)
    barnt tatom

    what do i have heer??????????????????????????????????????it says made in tiawan.southwest style decor.

  28. kay guitar model k-20
    Bridgette

    I have a model k-20 it says on the back. it is mahoganey wood, 6 string, electric guitar, I wonder if anyone knows anything about it. it was given to me by a friend. thanks!!

  29. kay k-27
    steve

    i have an old k-27. serial number 81–. i don’t find any mentioned on your message board. does anyone know anything about them. how much is it worth and who would be interested in aquiring it?
    thanks

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