{"product_id":"kay-1950s-parlor-guitar-sunburst","title":"Kay 1950s Parlor Guitar Sunburst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kay guitar features a spruce top over maple back and sides in a parlor body size with ladder bracing. At under four pounds, this is a genuinely comfortable instrument to hold. Overall cosmetic condition is excellent for a guitar of this age — the original sunburst finish is intact and presents well, with no top cracks and no repairs to the top, back, sides, or neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKay produced enormous numbers of affordable instruments through the 1950s, and their parlor guitars from this era have earned a following among players who want a compact, all-original acoustic with vintage character at an accessible price. The combination of spruce top, maple body, ladder bracing, and a short 24-1\/2\" scale is typical of mid-century Kay construction. The flat-radius fretboard and slim nut width of 1-1\/2\" reflect the student-grade intent, but these guitars hold up in regular use and have genuine tonal personality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar needs a neck reset to be playable in the higher register.  The tuners are not original, and the headstock has an added screw hole to accommodate them. One bridge pin is unmatched. The original frets show light wear and just need a polishing. Action sits at 5\/32\" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. The case included is an era-correct chipboard case, not original to this guitar, in fair condition with no handle. String gauge on the guitar currently is 12-53.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 3lbs 15oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 38-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 1-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: poplar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: painted dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .963\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: Good - needs a neck reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: generic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: yes, screw hole added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: Unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: Not known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: stained hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good - light wear, just need polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 17-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 14-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 9-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: ladder braced spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: stained rosewood or maple, not 100% sure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: plastic, 1 unmatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: Not known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: Not certain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: Endpin only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Era correct chipboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: fair, no handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. 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