This c. late 1940s-early 1950s Kay jumbo has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, binding repair, old tuners replaced with new Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut, new bone fully compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case. Call 505-699-2128 with questions.      

Top: Solid Spruce

Back & Sides: Laminated Maple  

Lower Bout: 17.0"

Scale Length: 25 3/4"

Nut Width: 1 5/8"

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Listed4 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
  • Stay Gold Guitars
Model
  • Kay Jumbo
Year
  • c. Late '40s-early '50s
Made In
  • United States

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Santa Fe, NM, United States
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