{"product_id":"kay-barney-kessel-jazz-special-sunburst-1950s-1429640","title":"Kay Barney Kessel Jazz Special Sunburst 1950s","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Details: \u003c\/b\u003eThere are two finish touchups along the sides of the neck, where a wooden shim has been installed under the fingerboard. The remainder of the finish is original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHollow body with laminated maple back and sides and spruce top. The inside of the body is stamped \"L235 8700,\" corresponding to the lot and model number, and \"P4\" inside the bass f-hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eEbony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.94\" (1st fret), .96\"(10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple neck with bound ebony fretboard, split pearloid inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The fingerboard has been removed and a wood shim has been added underneath; this wood has been touched up with black paint. The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Kay \"tissue box\" pickups and original electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and master volume\/tone controls. The pot codes are obscured, but are original to the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e11.5k (neck), 11.5k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7lbs 2oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThe fingerboard has been removed, refretted, and a wood shim installed under the fretboard. This has been touched up with black paint. The nut is also not original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has aged nicely, with checking and numerous small marks of age present. The finish is glossy with scratches and small dings. The headstock veneer has some minor blemishes, but is in otherwise good shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound third. The frets are wide and medium height with minor wear. This model dates to the 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39777116946567,"sku":"U3719806902","price":36104.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/kay-electric-guitars-hollow-body-kay-barney-kessel-jazz-special-sunburst-1950s-u3719806902-29038955954311.jpg?v=1645753473","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-mx\/products\/kay-barney-kessel-jazz-special-sunburst-1950s-1429640","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}