This is a Barney Kessel Pro in good condition. The neck appears to have been reset. It has some bumps and bruises consent with its age but is in good condition for a 60 plus year old guitar. Pickups and switch works. It sounds good. This is from the era that Kay was competing with Gibson on the upper end of their product line. A piece of American guitar history that you can play Without the cost of a comparable Gibson of similar age.

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Listed6 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 1700 Barney Kessel Pro
Finish
  • Tobacco burst
Categories
Year
  • Late 50s
Made In
  • United States
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Body Type
  • Semi-Hollow Body
Number of Strings
  • 6-String

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