40-50'S KAY / AIRLINE VENETIAN ARCHTOP & BACK K70 MANDOLIN w CASE - MAKE ME AN OFFER!

40-50'S KAY / AIRLINE VENETIAN ARCHTOP & BACK K70 MANDOLIN w CASE

This is a listing for a Vintage Kay K-70 Venetian Style Mandolin. Back in the days Kay would make musical instruments for Montgomery Wards like Harmony would do for Sears & Roebuck. When they did they were called Airline; ergo the label on the headstock.

This 8 string wonder was created for Wards to give you the mandolin that was best suited for your playing needs back in the 40's. I don't know if it from the 40's or 50's because I cant find out when they went from a 2-part F-hole to a single. If you know please email us so we can let everyone know!
The action right now on the mandolin is low and fast with no buzzing.

Features:
• Body Style: Venetian
• Top: Arched Spruce - Rope Style Binding
• Back and Sides: Arched Maple - White Binding
• Neck: Mahogany
• Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
• Markers: Pearl block
• Fretboard: Bound Rosewood
• No. of Frets: 14-20
• Scale Length: 14"
• Pickguard: Ornate thick Single ply
• Neck Width @ Nut: 1 1/16"
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst

This guitar appears to be in excellent cosmetic condition, as you can see in the pictures.

We decided that that any set-up should be left up to the new owner because action not unlike string gauge is a personal thing. The original saddle and the nut are in great condition. Please look at the pictures for the condition of the mandolin.

The original chipboard case is included! The handle is loose but we're working on it.

Comes as you see it in the pictures.

Well, we have done OUR job here but no one is perfect so please if you have any questions please CALL US @ 813-545-5472 – that is YOUR job, and there is always a chance that I may have overlooked something. If for some reason we don’t pick up the phone please leave your number so we can call you back as soon as possible.
                              TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All items are sold as is unless guarantied functional or grossly misrepresented in the description * The evaluation of the instrument is the point of view of 2 people, and is subjective so if you have any questions CALL me for an in-hand inspection, I will be glad to assist you in any way possible. In that case that there is any dispute we may refund the original purchase amount* We do not refund the shipping charges because we are unable to recoup these costs. On antique or collectibles we may not take returns, because the parts can be changed. Like I mentioned earlier in the description you can even call me if you like for an in hand description at 813-545-5472. The pictures you see in this auction are of the actual item you will receive – we do NOT use stock footage in any of our auctions!
** Because this is also being sold locally I reserve the right to end the listing early ** When an item sells, I expect to be paid promptly, if you cannot pay within 24 hours, e mail me to explain how long it will take ** My #1 concern is satisfied Customers - Tom

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