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1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 w/ OG Geib SSC - SUPER RARE!

1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 w/ OG Geib SSC - SUPER RARE!

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Regular price $2,200.00 USD
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SLT Vintage Presents 1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 with Original Geib Tweed-esque Soft Shell Case. Super Rare!

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Visit The Chronologue on this model for detailed specifications. COMING SOON!

Another rare variation of the Kay 142. These were top of the line guitars from Kay and one of the only models to feature a hand polished nitro finish. This guitar is 100% Factory Stock! Features include; PRO 25 3/4” Scale; Highly Resonant Maple Slab Neck-Through Design; 6lbs; L-38 1/8”, D-1 3/4”, W- (lower bout) 11 3/4”; 1 5/8” Bone Nut; 2” at 12th; Kluson Deluxe Tuners; THICK Slab Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard on a Medium Slightly Flattened C Neck .856” 1st Fret, 1.115” 12th; .096” Fret Wire; Compensating Brazilian Rosewood Bridge; TWO Gorgeous Sounding Kay Pancake Pickup Sporting 5.5k Output; Dual Concentric Stackpole Pots; Splendid Metallic Silver with Ebony Shading.

Action is currently 1/16th first to 1/8” twelfth. It intonates perfectly and all notes sing over the entire course.

1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 is in excellent condition. The detailed photographs will sum it for you. There are small red enamel position dots on bass side of fingerboard.

Ships in the Original Geib Tweed-esque SSC. Case is in good condition overall.

The Chronologue is an online database of in- house, hands on gathered specifications for the historical reference of each instrument. Using SLTV gold standards, each instrument we sell is inspected without sacrificing its vintage integrity, guaranteeing it remains 100% factory stock.

Adjustments and cleaning are not performed except dusting for photos. Due to age, instrument will be detuned and bridge may be removed for shipping. A knowledgeable setup may be required.

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