Kay Sherwood Sunburst 1950s

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Includes Chipboard Case. Made in the USA.
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Kay Sherwood Sunburst 1950s

Vintage
  • $1,295.00
  • $850.00
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Vintage
  • $1,295.00
  • $850.00
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Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Spruce Top

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Laminate maple back and sides, laminate spruce top.

Neck Material: Poplar Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: Large "C"

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- 1.01" 10th- 1.22"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in

Neck Details: One piece poplar neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board.

Electronics: Original pickups and wiring with 1960 pot codes. The pickup has somewhat low output and is very microphonic. The 1/4" cable is hardwired to the guitar.

Pickup Measurements: 9.8k ohms

Hardware: Original except for replaced tuner tips.

Weight: 5 lbs 4.3 oz

Modifications / Repairs: The guitar has had a neck reset. the tuner tips have been replaced.

Case: Chipboard Case

Case Details: Original chip board case.

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. It has light dents and scratches, mostly on the back and sides.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium action. Because there is no adjustable truss rod, the action adjustability is limited. The pots date to 1960.

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Description & Specs

The 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 visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Poplar
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: large "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- 1.01" 10th- 1.22"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Neck Details: One piece poplar neck with bound Brazilian rosewood board.
Electronics: Original pickups and wiring with 1960 pot codes. The pickup has somewhat low output and is very microphonic. The 1/4" cable is hardwired to the guitar.
Pickup Measurements: 9.8k ohms
Hardware: Original except for replaced tuner tips.
Weight: 5lbs 5oz
Modifications/Repairs: The guitar has had a neck reset. the tuner tips have been replaced.
Case Details: Original chip board case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. It has light dents and scratches, mostly on the back and sides.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium action. Because there is no adjustable truss rod, the action adjustability is limited. The pots date to 1960.
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