1956 Kay K-161 Thin Twin Natural
SOLD!
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Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection! We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.
An excellent example of the Kay Thin Twin that plays better than most, having a nearly perfect neck angle.
The frets were changed somewhere down the line, and they're in great shape with a fresh fret polish- they'll be playable for quite some time without needing work or replacement.
The guitar is pictured with one changed tuner, but we have the original, which just needs a new button on it. The others will eventually need to be replaced, but they're solid for now. A few of the tuner mounting screws have been changed.
The potentiometers date to 1955, so my guess is that the guitar was made in 1955 or 56. Everything under the hood is original - solders, pots, pickups, etc. There are no other repairs, issues or changes to the guitar.
This guitar is owned by our friend Greg Loiacano, guitarist, singer and songwriter in The Mother Hips.
The band got their start in the early 90s here in Chico, CA Watching the band move from backyard parties to clubs and beyond was a fun ride for us here in Chico. The fact that they're still playing all over the West Coast and elsewhere is even better. Each show is a reunion of sorts.
The original case is included. It has been recovered in red tolex.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Natural
Weight: 7lb 5.1oz
Top: Maple
Body: Brazilian Rosewood Sides, Maple Back
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: U
Fretboard: Bound Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Frets: Re-fret
Fret count: 19
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1-3/4"
Scale: 25-3/4"
Radius: 9.5"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 1.0"
Neck thickness at 9th fret: 1.17"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: .060"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: .070"
Total length: 40-1/4"
Lower bout: 15-1/8"
Waist: 9-3/8"
Upper bout: 10-7/8"
Body depth/thickness: 2-3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046
Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge Pickup Brand: Kay Thin Twin Single Coil
Bridge Pickup Reading: 12.27k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: Kay Thin Twin Single Coil
Neck Pickup Reading: 11.23k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood
Tuners: 5 Original, 1 Replaced
Switch: 3 Way Toggle
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes: So. Much. MOJO!
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