Just arrived, a 1956 Kay K-142 Solid Body Electric Guitar. It comes with a black hard shell case.⠀ ⠀ There are two single-coli pickups under chrome covers, controlled by a large lever switch and a set of twin concentric tone and volume pots. The one-piece rosewood bridge is adjustable for height (an advantage the Stratotone does not offer) and mated to a standard short trapeze tailpiece. The K-142 listed at $125 in 1956-about half the price of a Les Paul- and was described as "An exciting two-pickup Spanish electric that offers fine professional quality at a moderate cost'. In the same catalog Kay has the cojones to describe the neck as "The slim, balanced tension Speed Demon Neck stands for supreme playing ease". While "slim" is a highly optimistic description there is a sort of adjustable truss rod installed, operated from the rear of the heel with a banjo key. All in all this is a really cool early solidbody with a great sound and a cool period vibe.⠀ ⠀ #guitarporn #guitarlove #ギター #guitar #guitare #guitarra #gitarr #gitarre #gitarren #guitarsofinstagram #retrofret #brooklyn #vintageguitars #vintageguitar #retrofretvintageguitars #gowanus #chitarra #vintagekayguitar #k142 #kaysofinstagram (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars)
