Vintage guitars for sale: Kay Vanguard

Original 1960's KAY K-100 Truetone VANGUARD Electric Guitar Lower Bout Plastic STRAP BUTTON. Color is White. Some age / use wear (see pics for actual condition). Placement is Lower Bout. Sale is for what is pictured only. 100% Authentic KAY TRUETONE Guitar Part.... more

Complete Set Of 6 Original 1961 KAY K-100 Vanguard Metal FERRULES Bushings. Show some age / use wear (see pics for actual condition). Selling as found. Would benefit from a light cleaning. Wonderful 1960's KAY Ferrules. 100% Authentic. Sale is for what is pictured Only.... more

Plays well. Sounds great. Plenty of expected cosmetic wear expected with a 60-year-old instrument; rust and patina on metal surfaces, wear in the finish, dings and scuffs, some light fret wear in 1st position. It's missing a couple pickguard screws and the 5th string tuner ferrule. The truss cover screws are aftermarket. The neck is relatively straight, but there's a little fret-out around the 12th fret on the 5th and 6th string. See video. Electronics are clean. Tuners are smooth. Action is ... more

Vintage Gibson Harmony Kay Vanguard Guitar Kluson Tuners Inline Set for Project. As pictured. Post spacing 15 / 16 " . Don't forget to check my other listings!!!... more

Original Set of 3, 1960's KAY K-100 Truetone VANGUARD Model Electric Guitar NECK SCREWS Bolts with ALL (3) Original CUP WASHERS. WONDERFUL Vintage CONDITION (see pics). Some age / use wear (see pics for actual condition) on top-side of cup washers & screws (see pics). Sale is for what is pictured only. 100% Authentic KAY TRUETONE Guitar Parts.... more

ORIGINAL 1961 KAY K-100 Vanguard TRUSS ROD COVER with All (3) Original MOUNTING SCREWS. Cover has minimal age / use wear (see pics for actual body condition). Ivory Color has Yellowed slightly. Selling as found. Would benefit from a light cleaning. Wonderful 1960's KAY Truss Rod Cover. 100% Authentic. Sale is for what is pictured Only.... more

Vintage Kay Bobcat Vanguard Guitar Tremolo Tailpiece Part for Project Upgrade. As pictured. Don't forget to check my other listings!!!... more

This vintage Kay Vanguard Craftsman guitar is a true gem for any music enthusiast. Made in the 1960s, it boasts a classic design and sound that is sure to impress. The brand, Kay, is known for producing high-quality musical instruments, and this guitar is no exception.
With its electric configuration and unique sound, this guitar is perfect for any musician looking to expand their collection. The exact date is not known to my knowledge. Comparing it to others identical looks to be possibly ... more

Original 1950's / 60's KAY Truetone VANGUARD Model Electric Guitar TAILPIECE with ALL (3) Original Mounting SCREWS. EXCELLENT CONDITION (see pics). Minimal to No age / use wear (see pics for actual condition). Sale is for what is pictured only. 100% Authentic KAY TRUETONE Guitar Tailpiece.... more

Vintage 1965 Kay USA Truetone Vanguard 302 Guitar Pickguard. This might be correct for some other models made by Kay. Numerous fine play scratches (please see photos). A few deeper scratches. One tiny red mark that might be from a Sharpie. Do not see any obvious cracks. Color is slightly more toward beige / cream than the way it looks in the photos (very common with Kay plastics). A nice pickguard! Please view photos for accurate cosmetic condition. Last photo is of the exact same model... more

Vintage 1965 Kay USA Truetone Vanguard 302 Guitar Body. This might be correct for some other models made by Kay. Relic condition. Lots of scuffs, scratches and finish wear. Chip of wood missing on top of body next to neck pocket (Please see photos). Please view photos for accurate cosmetic condition. Last photo is of the exact same model guitar for reference only (guitar is not for sale nor is it included in this listing). Body (as shown in photos) weighs approximately 4 pounds, 5 4 ... more

Kay Vanguard Truetone 1960s. This guitar sounds and plays good. All original with the exception of two extra pots that were added to the pickguard. They are not hooked up. The two bottom knobs are dummy knobs just to fill the holes that were added. This was just rewired properly with one volume and one tone. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii, Guam, or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBay global
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Vintage 1965 Kay USA Truetone Vanguard 302 Guitar Wiring Harness. Has been tested and works (might have some slight scratchiness in pots, switch and / or jack from long term storage). Has Stackpole pots with solid shafts. Has a Switchcraft jack. Please view photos for accurate cosmetic condition.
Photos are a major part of the description. Please view the photos carefully for cosmetic condition as well as anything else I may not have described here. Please ask any questions you need ... more

Vintage 1965 Kay USA Truetone Vanguard 302 Guitar Pancake Pickup. Has been tested and sounds great. Many Kay models use this same pickup. This is from the bridge position but can also be used in the neck or middle position. Numerous fine play scratches (please see photos). A few deeper scratches. One small dimple in pickup cover (please see photos). Some clouding in chrome with some light specking. Reads 5 15K on my ohmmeter (note that your ohmmeter might read slightly different from ... more

This is a really clean guitar. This is the 2 pick-up model. The Large Hockey puck head stock. the guitar is in very clean and working condition Plays great and sounds great. Comes with gig bag.... more

Kay Vanguard Silvertone Vintage OEM Chipboard Guitar Case
a little rough in areas, as pictured
Any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Great item by DeMont Guitars!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
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1965 Kay Vanguard
Electric Guitar
Made in USA
Includes: Guitar and Soft shell Case
I purchased this guitar online in 2019 and purchased all the parts separately for it. The original pancake pickup was broken so I had my luthier replace it with a Gibson Mini-Humbucker, but used the original pancake pickup cover. He also upgraded the electronics and installed a new tailpiece. He also checked out the electronics and everything works perfect. I also obtained a limited edition Kay soft ... more

vintage KAY- Vanguard / Silvertone Guitar Case- Brown- OUter- dark brown Lining- may fit others- Case is Very clean light used- No scuffs- fray- No tears- Clean outer- Has working latches- clean handle- has 3 back good hinges- light rust / green on latches- metal- case measures about 39" outer tall- x inside 38" long - x 13" lower widest point- x 11" upper- x 4 5" headstock- x 3" deep-
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Up for sale is a vintage 1960s Kay pancake pickup. This one is in very good used condition sounds amazing and reads a strong 5 56k on my meter perfect for your Vintage restoration or custom project


I??m always happy to accept returns if an item is not as described I asked that you please study the photos and contact me with any questions. I??ve been selling on eBay for over 26 years with excellent feedback so bid with confidence
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Up for sale is a vintage 1960s Kay pancake pickup. This one is in very good used condition sounds amazing and reads a strong 5 31k on my meter perfect for your Vintage restoration or custom project


I??m always happy to accept returns if an item is not as described I asked that you please study the photos and contact me with any questions. I??ve been selling on eBay for over 26 years with excellent feedback so bid with confidence
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Vintage 1960's Kay Vanguard Guitar wiring harness. Complete harness removed from a working two pickup Vanguard. Perfect for your vintage restoration or custom project.
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