*Item*

Here we have a 1960's Kay K571 "Speed Demon" Electric Guitar w/ it's original case!

*Summary*

What a COOL classic guitar this is. Has a wonderful and uniquely rich tone. This guitar would really work well with styles like Classic Rock, Rock-a-Billy, Folk/Punk, and Singer/Songwriters. But that's just my opinion. Heck, go chug-chug some djenty black metal breakdowns with it, no judgement here.

Since it's a Hollow body, I find it has some nice volume and tone even when not plugged (but you should plug it in). I think it would make for a nice versatile studio guitar. Low output single coil, 90% original components (see below). It's hard to find this guitar in such good playing shape.

Recent full rehab and pro setup by Dave Fecca in SJ!


*Condition*

  • Playing wise, this guitar is in very good condition. This beauty just had itself a full professional rehab & setup. We're looking at mostly original components! The only non-original parts would be the tone & volume knobs. Everything else is original inside and out!
  • This K571 has OBVIOUSLY been played a lot. It has all the marking of a guitar from this era that's actually been played and not left all alone in a museum case for 60+ years.
  • For starters, it's missing a pickguard. We honestly think it looks cooler this way.
  • We have dents, scuffs, and scratches all over. We took meticulous pictures to try and document every possible blemish we could fine, but there are a lot. We recommend taking your time and zooming in all of the pictures we have so you have a more accurate representation on this piece's condition. At the end of the day, you're buying a Vintage Guitar like this because it looks and sounds pretty and has no shortage of character, not because it's perfect.

* Additional Specs*

  • Low output “speed bump“ single coil pickup
  • 19 fret rosewood fingerboard
  • Adjustable wooden bridge
  • Vintage original tailpiece
  • Original Kluson deluxe tuning machines
  • 3-bolt neck (original bolts)
  • No truss rod
  • Original 2 tone chipboard case included

*NO RETURNS*

All of our items are offered strictly on an “as is, where is” basis, & are also subject to prior sale, without notice.

Thx for viewing reading, fantasizing, etc!


10L

Small guitar box

46x19x7

20L

JP

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Listed9 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • K571 ThinlIne “Speed Demon” Guitar
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1960's
Made In
  • United States
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
String Type
  • Steel
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Frets
  • Narrow Tall
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock

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