Vintage Guitars

1955 Kay K130

The Chronologue
Year1956ColorLustrous Metallic Gold
BirthplaceChicago, IllinoisFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerKay Musical Instrrument Co.Case Mfd.N/A
ModelK130Case ExteriorN/A
Serial #Factory Stamp – L10018 6580Case InteriorN/A
Serial # LocationInside Body CavityCase ExtrasN/A
Original Price$57.50
Specifications
Overall
Type1 Pickup Electric Archtop, Right HandedBody Length20 1/8″
Weight4 lb. 7oz.Body Depth3 11/16″
Scale25 1/2″Upper Bout Width11 1/4″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9
Total Length40 1/4″Lower Bout Width15 5/8″
Construction
Body
Body TypeGrand Auditorium, Fully Arched, Semi-HollowBody BindingWhite Paint Front and Back
TopMaple Laminatef-hole BindingN/A
BackMaple LaminateBracing2 Maple Tone Bars to Full Length of Top
SidesMaple LaminateFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck DetailMaple 1-pieceSide MarkerN/A
Neck ProfileCNutBone
Neck Depth1st Fret 1.010, 10th Fret 1.096Nut Width1 5/8″
Neck AttachmentSet12th Fret Width2 1/16″
Neck Heel CapN/ATrussSteel Rod, Unadjustable
FingerboardRosewoodTruss AdjustmentN/A
Fingerboard Radius10″Truss Adj. CoverN/A
Fingerboard BindingN/APeghead ProfileKay “Triple Hump” 3-Piece 3×3 Paddle
Frets.084″ BrassPeghead VeneerN/A
Fret Count19Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker4 White Perloid Dot Inlay 5,7,9,12Peghead Logo“Kay” Script in White w/ Small Solid Red Triangle Above Y and Striped Large Triangle Below, Waterslide Decal
Hardware
TunersKluson Deluxe Single LinePickguardWhite Celluloid
Tuners Type3 OAP, Closed Back, 4-screws Affixed Pickguard MountTop and Mid Screw, Mid-Side Bracket
Machine HeadsWhite Celluloid OvalKnobsROMAR ST. CHAS. ILL.
Tuner BushingsN/AKnob DetailsWhite Plastic, Medium Knurled Side, Set Screw, “Volume” Stamoed in Gold
TailpieceCM Unhinged TrapezeSwitch CapN/A
Tailpiece Mount4 Screws To Bottom SideControl PlateN/A
Bridge TypeFloating Kay Style 2-piecePickup BezelN/A
Bridge DetailCompensated, Thumbwheel Height Adj.Pickup LocationMiddle
Bridge MaterialBrazilian RosewoodPickup Mount2-Screw Affixed to Top
Bridge SaddleN/AStrap ButtonWood End Pin
Tremolo ArmN/A
Electronics
PickupKay Mfd “Soapbar”Switch StampN/A
Pickup DetailIntegrated CM CoverSwitch DetailN/A
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor StampN/A
Pickup PolesN/ACap ValueN/A
Pickup WiringInside Body CavityCap Value ActualN/A
Pickup Output5.49kΩResistorN/A
PotentiometersVolume – CTSResistor Value ActualN/A
Potentiometer Stamp508051 1MEG 137012Wire HarnessN/A
Potentiometer Value1MΩGround WireN/A
Pot Value ActualV- 1.036MΩOutput JackSwitchcraft, Lower Bout Side
Catalog Description
Entirely new! A large grand auditorium size Spanish Electric Guitar at a price that’s hard to believe. Built-in magnetic pickup with volume control. All maple laminated crackproof construction. Truly an outstanding value. Adjustable bridge, nickel plated hardware, white edges. K130 Lustrous Metallic Gold $57.50
Chronologue Legend
Pickups numbering starts from top position. Ex. P1-Neck, P2-Middle, P3-Bridge
Pup – Pickup
UB – Upper-bout, LB – Lower-bout, WB – Waist-bout
Laminate – Pressed layers of wood w/ veneer
Celluloid – Nitrocellulose-based plastics
W/B – Binding alternates White/Black or Black/White depending on count. Ex. 5-ply W/B = W/B/W/B/W
(db) – Double Markers
Pearlette – Plastic resembling natural pearl.
MOP – Authentic mother of pearl
COB – Chrome over brass
CM – Chromed Metal
OAP – Tuners mounted on a metal plate
V/T – Volume/Tone
kΩ – Kiloohms, measuring electric resistance
μF – Microfared, measuring electrical capacitance
Unknown – Electronics – examination would disrupt vintage integrity, or accurate reading is weighted by other components.
Unknown – Wood or hardware – examination would disrupt vintage integrity
N/A – Not Available from manufacturer.
The Chronologue entry is for model inspected only. Similar models may exhibit different specifications.
The Chronologue is for historic reference. Updates to continue.
Maintenance on models not performed unless documented.
The Chronologue is a registered trademark of SLT Vintage