Kay barney kessel signature series k6700vts artist guitar only sunburst. Tbone burnett played a thin twin to back up robert plant and allison krause at the 2009 grammy awards. Introduced not long after gibsons les paul, the thintwin was a semihollow body guitar and larger than its name thin implied. The kay k161 thintwin electric guitar made from 1952 to 1959, was one of the longest produced guitars by kay musical instrument company. Namm demo kay barney kessel signature k1700vts pro guitar with case sunburst. Kay was established in 1931 in chicago, illinois, by henry kay kuhrmeyer, from the assets of the former strombergvoisinet founded as groeschel mandolin company in 1890. Kay vintage reissue guitars thin twin lefthanded electric. However it is straight and there is still life left in the frets. The k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howling wolf model. Kay artist demo reissue jimmy reed thin twin reverb. It is larger than its name thin implies as it is really a reference to the unique appearance of the.
Limited edition collectors run one of 200 black thin twin. Kay vintage reissue k161vbk thin twin black guitar with matching hard shell case from 2008, kay has reissued 7 selected vintage models 5 electric guitars and 2 electric bass guitars all from the 50s era each model has had very limited production, with a total less than 1,500 reissues manufactured since the project began. This item was meticulously and flawlessly recreated from the original tailpiece off of a 1958 kay k161 thin twin guitar. The thin twin was the first guitar that was able to create that unique blues sound. Overview recreate the sounds of the early rock and blues masters with this reissue. The thin twin is a semihollow body guitar and is not a thinline. Kelvonator vintage reissue series k161v thin twin kay vintage reissue the k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howlin wolf model. Kay k161 thin twin discussion in guitars in general started by ditch gator, nov 28, 2010. In this segment, we get introduced to kay s luthier roger fritz and he talks to us about the historic line of guitars and where it will go into the future. In his day, jimmy reed was a huge influence on everyone from eric clapton and mike bloomfield to the rolling stones and stevie ray vaughan. As seen on the conan obrien show namm 2017 demo sale through sunday, july 30th, 2017. Roger demos a kay thin twin new at namm as it features a bigsby trem and also shows off their latest model, the kay. The truss rod cover of both the k161 twin thin and k162 pro bass. The k161 thintwin was commonly referred to as the jimmy reed guitar.
Kay vintage reissue k162vbk pro electronic bass guitar, black. Heres a little demo of the vintagy bluesy tone of the kay k161 reissue. Kay vintage reissue kvtttp thin twin guitar tailpiece for k161 and k161v kay thin twin guitar. Demo kay reissue k161vbk thin twin electric guitarw. Kay reissue kvtttp thin twin guitar tailpiece reverb.
The amplifier is a tweed deluxe fender clone by ed giller. Tbone burnett played a thin twin to back up robert plant and allison krause at. This one looks like early 1950s but hard to tell exact date. Kaylimited collector editionk161v reissue thin twin. Buy kay k161 thin twin vintage guitar online and in our. Keelvonator vintage reissue series k161v thin twin kay vintage reissue the k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howling wolf model. This 53 kay k161 thin twin is in 100% all original condition, and features. Newport beach, ca august 5, 2009 after garnering considerable buzz in late 2008, kay s k161 kay thin twin reissues are now shipping.
Amplfier is the silverface fender princeton reverb tremolo on. Fritz brothers guitars has partnered with the kay guitar company to oversee the construction of the kay vintage reissue series. Kay k161 thin twin model semihollow body electric guitar played through a brand new supro dual tone amp. It will fit original k161s as well as kay reissue k161vs. Rare kaysilvertone thin twin cherry sunburst reverb. Kay vintage reissue k161vbk thin twin electric guitar. Kay thin twin vintage reissue electric guitar for sale ebay.
Used c2009 kay k161v thin twin reissue serial number 0609031. T bone burnett played a thin twin to back up robert plant and allison krause at the 2009 grammy. The k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or. If im not mistaken, isnt the tux kind of like a clone of the kay in the first place. Trade show model kay barney kessel reissue k1700vb pro guitar case blonde. Kay k161v thin twin electric guitarvintage reissue artist demo2015 namm displayblonde. Buy a kay recording studio series custom shop k161 thin twin guitar or a k162 pro bass reissue. These, along with others from the kay reissue line, caught our eye at summer namm. If you like what you see please take a moment to like and share this video. Silvertonekaymodel 69ljimmy reed thin twin, 2 pickup. I purchased an original 1950s kay thin twin k161 jimmy reed style guitar that i am planning on restoring. Originally introduced in 1952, this jimmy reed thin twin reissue recreates the classic raw blues and rock tones of the 50s and 60s the k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howlin wolf model. The thin twin was the first guitar able to create that unique blues sound from the special kay interior bracing that made the instrument a favorite among blues players as well as rockers of the 50s and 60s.
Pgs rebecca dirks is on location in anaheim, ca, for namm 2010 where she visits the kay vintage reissue. The k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howlin wolf model. Kay deluxe blues kay thin twin k161 reissue youtube. Good condition, the headstock is slightly faded and is missing a couple of pieces of binding. This is an original one from the 1950s not a reissue. Introduced not long after gibsons les paul, the thintwin was a semihollow body. Namm demo model kelvonator reissue series k161vbk thin twin with matching hard shell case about the thin twin. The k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howlin. Kay vintage reissue guitars thin twin electric guitar. Kay reissue kvtttp thin twin guitar tailpiece for k161 and reissue k161v chrome great people to deal with. Kay reissue thin twin k161v blonde shown the k161 kay thin twin electric guitar was originally introduced in 1952 and was known as the jimmy reed or howlin wolf model.
Kay 6 string righthanded electric guitars for sale in. Early 1950s, made in chicago, natural top, dark back and sides finish, laminated. Buy kay recording studio series custom shop k161 and k162. Kay electric guitar k161 thin twin for sale online ebay. Kay thin twin jimmy reed played through supro dual tone.
Tbone burnett played a thin twin with robert plant and alison krauss at the 2009 grammy awards. The kay vintage retro case is now included with all instruments. Kay vintage reissue jazz ii trichambered semi hollowbody. This guitar is in excellent condition showing almost no playing time.
Looks like most all the original parts are there, but the guitar is disassembled and will need plenty of work. Two single coil pickups that are super strong with giant magnets driving them. Built by fritz brothers and sold by a chicago kay bass and guitar dealer. The k161 thin twin was commonly referred to as the jimmy reed guitar. I always liked the sound and look of these guitars. Brand new reissue of the kay thin twin, as used by howlin wolf, jimmy reed or more recently tbone burnett.
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