• A semi-hollowbody guitar, with rail-style single-coil pickups. Made from a maple top and back, with mahogany sides and neck. This model's most prominent player was Bluesman Jimmy Reed.  The Kay Thin Twin model first appeared in the 1952 catalog and started to be advertised more in 1953. Chipboard case included. Made in USA. On consignment.    


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Plastic tuning buttons replaced, quite a bit of finish wear.

    More Details
1 14

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN K161590
  • 1950s
  • Semi-hollow body with rounded cutaway
  • Gloss natural finish with dark stained sides and neck
  • Maple top and back
  • Mahogany sides and  one-piece neck
  • Deep C "baseball bat" neck profile
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 19 frets with white pearloid block markers
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • 25-3/4" scale length
  • 15" lower bout, ~2-7/8" body depth, 7.0 lbs.
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • 2 Thin "lipstick" single-coil pickups
  • Dual volume and tone controls with bakelite knobs
  • Firestripe plastic pickguard and heel cap
  • Cream body, fretboard and headstock binding
  • Kluson 3-on-a-plate tuning machines with white replacement buttons
  • K161590 is stamped on inside of back
  • Pots are dated 14th week of 1953
  • Chipboard case
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment

Kay K161 Thin Twin Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1950's)

Kay K161 Thin Twin Hollowbody Electric Guitar (1950's)

Expert Setup
Intl. Fees
Used

SKU: 40U-224280

$1,650 USD
$1,650.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Experience the Elderly Difference

A semi-hollowbody guitar, with rail-style single-coil pickups. Made from a maple top and back, with mahogany sides and neck. This model's most prominent player was Bluesman Jimmy Reed.  The Kay Thin Twin model first appeared in the 1952 catalog and started to be advertised more in 1953. Chipboard case included. Made in USA. On consignment.    

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Plastic tuning buttons replaced, quite a bit of finish wear.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN K161590
  • 1950s
  • Semi-hollow body with rounded cutaway
  • Gloss natural finish with dark stained sides and neck
  • Maple top and back
  • Mahogany sides and  one-piece neck
  • Deep C "baseball bat" neck profile
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 19 frets with white pearloid block markers
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • 25-3/4" scale length
  • 15" lower bout, ~2-7/8" body depth, 7.0 lbs.
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • 2 Thin "lipstick" single-coil pickups
  • Dual volume and tone controls with bakelite knobs
  • Firestripe plastic pickguard and heel cap
  • Cream body, fretboard and headstock binding
  • Kluson 3-on-a-plate tuning machines with white replacement buttons
  • K161590 is stamped on inside of back
  • Pots are dated 14th week of 1953
  • Chipboard case
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment
View full details