What is an archtop electric guitar?
Archtop guitars are steel string instruments, which feature a violin-inspired f-hole design in which the top (and often the back) of the instrument are carved in a curved rather than a flat shape.
Who makes acoustic archtop guitars?
Archtop guitar
| The Gibson Super 400 CES, an electric archtop | |
| Classification | String |
| Inventor(s) | Orville Gibson |
| Related instruments | |
|---|---|
| Acoustic guitar Electric guitar |
Are Kay guitars solid wood?
Kay guitars have a reputation for using laminated woods (as opposed to Harmony’s reputation for solid wood) and their instruments were advertised in catalogs as “crack proof”. However, this is not a strict rule and finding a Kay built with some solid wood is not nearly as uncommon as people think.
Are old Kay guitars any good?
A company that’s been around since 1890, Kay has a special place in the older generations’ hearts. The vintage style of a Kay guitar is unparalleled, especially when it comes to looks. Kay is most famous for its acoustic line of guitars.
Are Archtops louder?
It’s a heck of a lot louder than any big bodied arch top I’ve ever played. It occupies the same general tone spectrum, excelling in upper mids, but it has a fuller bottom end too. And it’s loud with reasonable action (a shade under 3mm) not jacked up sky high to gain volume.
Who made Kay amps?
The Kay Musical Instrument Company was one of many early musical instrument manufacturers in the United States. The Kay company was officially established in 1931 at Chicago, Illinois by Henry Kay Kuhrmeyer.
Why buy Kay guitars?
Kay guitars used tuning machines from a few suppliers during their lifetime. Waverly tuners are able to be dated within decade ranges while Kluson tuners can typically be dated more exactly and are the best method of putting a year behind your guitar.
What are carriage bolts on a Kay flat top bridge?
Brass decorative carriage bolts are a staple of Kay flat top bridges from the late 1940s until the end of the 1960s. They typically have brass nuts which are tightened from underneath to secure the bridge to the guitar top.
What is a Kay Kay Speed Demon neck?
Kay necks were ‘guaranteed’ against warping by the inclusion of steel rods (some adjustable) in the neck. The name “Speed Demon” originated from the name of the neck profile on some of the 50s guitars but was later applied to the K57x line of instruments [5].
What is the purpose of a Kay Kraft adjustable neck?
It first appeared in 1932 with the line of Kay Kraft instruments that it is best associated with. But you can also find them on other 30s lines like the Kay Deluxe. It was intended to prevent against costly neck reset operations by allowing the user to easily adjust the angle of the neck to the body.