{"product_id":"1955-old-kraftsman-k142","title":"1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 w\/ OG Geib SSC - SUPER RARE!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSLT Vintage Presents 1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 with Original Geib Tweed-esque Soft Shell Case. Super Rare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWatch it! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oodDBaPopg8\" title=\"SLT Vintage 1955 Kay Old Kraftsman K142 Vintage Guitar Demo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/oodDBaPopg8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVisit The Chronologue on this model for detailed specifications. COMING SOON!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnother 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAction is currently 1\/16th first to 1\/8” twelfth. It intonates perfectly and all notes sing over the entire course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1955 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eShips in the Original Geib Tweed-esque SSC. Case is in good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk218598461\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe Chronologue is an online database of in- house, hands on gathered specifications for the historical reference of each instrument.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk218598461;\"\u003eAdjustments 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk218598461;\"\u003ePlease view our store policies before purchase. Thank you for having a look!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk219101464\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e© 2026 SLT Vintage \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sltvintage.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk219101464;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sltvintage.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk219101464;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk219101464;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLT Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53806202978676,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7430\/9748\/files\/1955_Kay_Old_Kraftsman_K142_Poster_WM.png?v=1767650633","url":"https:\/\/sltvintage.com\/products\/1955-old-kraftsman-k142","provider":"SLT Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}