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Kay Barney Kessel Artist K6700V Review
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Kay Barney Kessel Artist K6700V Review

Kessel’s signature Kay returns as a fun, fast-playing rock and jazz machine.

First Look: Kay Barney Kessel K6700V Artist
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First Look: Kay Barney Kessel K6700V Artist

Watch John Bohlinger try out the revamped, reintroduced signature model designed for the jazz guitar giant.

Vintage Vault: 1960s Kay Swingmaster K763
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Vintage Vault: 1960s Kay Swingmaster K763

A semi-hollow player’s workhorse ready for a second life.

24 Windy City Gems
Electric Guitars

24 Windy City Gems

For much of the 20th century, Chicago was the epicenter of musical instrument manufacturing and distribution. Here, guitarist Daniel Ivankovich shares two-dozen favorites from his personal collection.

Old Kraftsman Solo King
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Old Kraftsman Solo King

This Solo King features a Masonite body, a set neck, a single pickup, and a weird, oversized Gumby-style headstock.

Early-'60s Kay Value Leader
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Early-'60s Kay Value Leader

For several years, I’ve been Jonesing for an old blonde Kay Value Leader triple-pickup guitar.

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Rudy's Music - 1957 Kay Guitar, 1955 Silver Jet

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City, New York, where he visits Rudy's Music. In this video, we get a sneak peek within Rudy's vaults located in his basement. Here, we get to see a vintage 1957 Kay guitar, a vintage 1955 Gretsch Silver Jet, and a vintage Sears Silvertone guitar that is matched with a hardcase that has a built-in amplifier.

Roger Fritz: Helping Resurrect the Classic Kay Guitar Line
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Roger Fritz: Helping Resurrect the Classic Kay Guitar Line

How Roger Fritz turned an interest in cheap early Kay guitars into a reissue of the brand