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1950s Kay Old Kraftsman K161 Guitar

Kay
BrandKay
TypeElectric Guitars
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID3500-C
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The Story

1950s Old Kraftsman K161 Guitar

This is a 1950s Kay 'Old Kraftsman' K161 model with a natural finish over a maple body. The guitar is in good playing condition with some structural wear. There's a small crack in the headstock tahat leads to the G string tuner but looks stable. There's minimal fretwear, a binding split on the bottom of the body near the tailpiece which isn't spreading, and a small crack in the pickguard. A strap pin has been added to the neck heel. The guitar does not have a truss rod ant the action is currently at 2.5mm to 2mm at the 12th fret.

Includes: Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Maple Body
  • Bolt-On Neck
  • 43mm Nut Width
  • Single-Coil Pickups
  • 7 lbs, 2 oz.
  • 1.020" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .910” Neck Profile at 12th Fret