Vintage guitars for sale: Kay Vanguard

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

Very clean and all original (including case and trem bar) late 1960s Kay Vanguard II. Almost no finish wear, and just a couple of minor dings along the edges. Finish is rather ??satin??, however, which likely represents light surface oxidizing over the decades. I had to do a little work to get it playing well; to remedy some amateurish fret lowering (ahhhhh!). The guitar has a very minor rise at the body joint (common with these), but a former owner badly mangled the top three frets in response.... more

I powered her up with a Variac and she Works! Pots need cleaned of course, could possibly need some caps replaced but not noticably noisy. I'm selling As Is. I'm not even going to clean. Bought at a flea market many years ago, she worked then and still works. Germanium Transistors for a Unique sound. Do your own research on this vintage treasure. I powered up slowly with a Variac to help reform the 50-60 year old components. I have chosen not to open her up or even brush off the dust. This would... more

Original 1961 KAY K-100 TRUETONE VANGUARD Rosewood BRIDGE with Both (2) Adjustable MOUNTING POSTS. Shows minimal to No age / use wear (see pics). Mounting posts have surface rust but this does not affect function (see pics). 100% Authentic KAY / TRUETONE Bridge. Should fit other Kay / Truetone Guitars of this era (please check to see that this bridge fits your application). Restore with the Real Thing.... more

Two color sunburst has some finished chipping good vintage project. THANKS for looking!
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Original Early 1960's KAY TRUETONE K100 VANGUARD Pancake PICKUP. Reads 5 59 Ohm. Shows some expected age / use wear (see pics). Chrome has some specks (see pics for actual condition) and some scratching. Mounting Pins are still present & have surface rust. 100% Authentic KAY / TRUETONE Pancake PICKUP. Restore with the Real Thing.... 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

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 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

Up for auction is a Vintage Old Kraftsman Electric Guitar made in 1960's
Item Attributes
Brand: Old Kraftsman
Model: Vanguard K-102
Type: 2 Pickup Electric Guitar
Country: Made In USA
Original electronics & Pickups
Vintage Original finish w / cool Relic look
CONDITION : working & plays good. Neck is straight with typical rise above 14th fret, w / some cosmetic finish cracking (See pics)
Pick up this great guitar and enjoy the vintage look of the guitar and ... more

All four 100k pots, jack, pickup selector switch and all wiring from a 1966 Kay Vanguard two pickup guitar
The pickups are not included in this sale. They will be offered up soon after this item sells.
The pickups are bad and will be sold for rewounding.... 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

This has a newer adjustable bridge added and new volume & tone knobs, the machine head tuners have also been replaced .The Guitar is in good shape. Comes with case Continental US shipping only.... more

1960??s Kay-built Silvertone solid body electric guitar body. Original red finish
Includes original tailpiece and flush washers for attaching a neck
Nice lightweight body (3 lbs 4 oz) ready to be the centerpiece of a custom build
Neck pocket measures 3-5 / 16?? long, 2-1 / 8?? wide and 5 / 8?? deep
See photos for condition. There are scuffs and chips in the paint, especially on the edges as shown
I??ve included two reference photos from 1960??s Sears catalogs of the ... more