{"product_id":"kay-speed-demon-p-3-sunburst-w-case","title":"Kay 1960s Speed Demon P-3 Sunburst w\/ Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kay Speed Demon P-3 is a three-pickup thinline electric with an arched maple top over maple back and sides. The 25.5\" scale and 12\" radius rosewood fretboard give it a full, familiar feel, and the three original Kay \"Speed Bump\" single-coil pickups (reading 7.14k, 6k, and 5.64k neck to bridge) are all functional and in excellent condition. The four-way rotary switch, four black knobs, and all original wiring and solder joints are intact. Overall condition is good, with the finish graded fair.  It shows its age cosmetically, mostly on the edges of the guitar, but is original throughout on the body and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Speed Demon was one of Kay's top-of-the-line electric models in the 1960s, distinguished by its three pickups, arched top construction, and the characteristic \"Speed Bump\" chrome-covered single-coils that have become collectible in their own right. The P-3 designation is marked on the body. These guitars were American-made budget instruments that have aged into legitimate vintage status — the original Kluson Deluxe tuners, nickel Kay tailpiece, original neck screws, and intact original electronics all confirm this example has not been parted out or heavily modified over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets are in poor condition — see the spec list below for a description. The finish is original but fair, showing wear. The nut looks replaced and is bone. The pickguard screws are non-original replacements. The tuners are original Kluson Deluxe. . A case is included (brand and originality unknown, condition good, period correct).\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: fair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 7lbs 3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 40-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2-1\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .999\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Kluson Deluxe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Condition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: looks replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: Frets were leveled and file marks are left behind.  The frets are low.  The guitar is playable but a refret will be necessary if you want to enjoy this guitar to its fullest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: arched maple top, maple back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Markings: P-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 19-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 10-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\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\"\u003ePickguard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Type: 4 way rotary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Brand: Kay \"Speed Bump\" \/ single-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Reading: 7.14k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Pickup Cover Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Brand: Kay \"Speed Bump\" \/ single-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Reading: 6k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eMiddle Pickup Cover Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Brand: Kay \"Speed Bump\" \/ single-coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Reading: 5.64k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pickup Cover Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Brand: Kay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Color: nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTailpiece Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: 1.09\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca 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