1960s Kay K573 TrueTone Speed Demon Thinline Semi-Hollowbody Electirc Guitar in Tobacco Sunburst
1960s Kay K573 TrueTone Speed Demon Thinline Semi-Hollowbody Electirc Guitar in Tobacco Sunburst
Condition: In good condition with some cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Ref: 35018
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
See it in person first? Ask to try it at the shop. Quote Ref: 35018.
Overview
Here we have a charming vintage guitar from the American "Sears Catalog" era. Prior to the boom of Japanese imported brands, Kay produced guitars for many American market under various different household brand names before it closed in 1968.
The K573 features an ergonomic auditorium-sized body with quite the dramatic cutaway, giving you easy access to the upper fretboard. Like many guitars from the time, the neck is not that speedy when compared with contemporary guitars. The neck is on the chunkier side with more of a 1950s profile. Tonally, this guitar is super unique. The body construction gives an organic-sounding, airy resonance. The namesake "Speed Bump" pickups are distincitvely jangly and bluesy, making it a stand out choice for blues, roots, country styles.
Specs
| Year | C. 1961 - 1965 |
|---|---|
| Made in | Chicago, United States |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Body Material | Spruce top with maple back & sides |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck (3 bolts) |
| Neck Profile | Vintage-style soft V |
| Fret Count | 19 frets with mother of pearl dot inlays |
| Nut Width | 1.65" |
| Pickup Configuration | SSS |
| Pickups | 3x original Kay Speed Bump single coil pickups |
| Controls | 4x position rotating switch with tone and volume knobs for each pickup |
| Bridge | Adjustable floating bridge |
| Tailpiece | Trapeze-style tailpiece |
| Serial number | 839 |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
