K1700V

Originating in 1954, eventually becoming the Barney Kessel Pro this was the first of three Gold “K” Series Signature Guitars. At 13” wide, this powerful instrument was created with Singers and Songwriters in mind. The K1700V Pro is the smallest of the three but surprisingly packs the greatest punch. The Kay Guitar Company has reissued the Pro and recreated this unique instrument that appeals to the “vintage” player as well as today’s demanding modern performer.

Kay Guitar / Kay Vintage ReissueP.O. Box 8798Newport Beach, CA 92658www.KayVintageReissue.com

K1700VBProNatural Blonde

K1700VTSProTobacco Sunburst

PROBarney Kessel Gold “K” Signature Series

K1700VBKProJet Black

18.25" 12.375" (24.75" Scale)

13"

KEY FEATURES:• Full Kelvonator Gold Dot Luncheonette Headstock Overlay• Grover “Sta-Tite” Machine Heads• Pearloid Block Fingerboard Inlays• Barney Kessel “Kleenex Box” Pickups• Custom Signature Acrylic Pick Guard• 3 Way Pickup Selector Switch• Custom Reflector “Radio” Control Knobs• Unique Custom “Crosshair” Chrome Trapeze Tailpiece

COLOR

Hardware ChromeHeadstock Color Full White with Gold Dot Overlay Neck Color Vintage Blonde, Tobacco Sunburst, BlackBody Color Vintage Blonde, Tobacco Sunburst, BlackBody Side Color Vintage Blonde, Tobacco Sunburst, Black

HEAD

Shape Kay K1700 Pro Electric (14 Degree Angle)Headstock Kay Kessel White “Kel-Von-A-Tor” ChevronMachine Heads Grover Chrome Sta-Tite Tuners (V97C)String Medium Light Gauge Round Wound (.010-.046)Truss Rod Cover Laser Cut Gold Kay LogoBinding Unbound Logo Gold “K” In Head PlateSymbol Full White "Kel-von-a-tor" ChevronHeadstock Back Metal Embossed Serial Plate

NECK

Joint Type Set Neck (14th Fret) Cantilever FingerboardTruss Rod 2-Way Headstock Adjustable 420mm Top Nut 43mm Bone NutScale & Fret 24 3/4" (628mm) 22 Nickel Silver FretsFinger Board Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)Fretboard Radius 12" R12" (304.8mm) Fretboard Binding Single Ply (Ivory Celluloid)Neck Canadian Hard Maple (1st Fret 23mm, 9th Fret 25mm)Position Mark 9 Block Pearloid InlaysSide Position Mark Dot 1.5mm (Black)Fret Wire 2.7 x 1t (0.106” x 0.039”) Medium Jumbo

BODY

Shape Original Kay Barney Kessel Pro Electric 13" WideMaterial Top Flame Maple Laminated Ply Top with Parabolic ArchMaterial Side Flame Maple 70mm (2-13/16")Material Back Flame Maple Ply (Back Parabolic Arch)Top Binding 4-Multi-Ply Ivory/Black (1.5IV, 0.5BK, 0.5WH, 0.5BK)Back Binding 4-Multi-Ply Ivory/Black (1.5IV, 0.5BK, 0.5WH, 0.5BK)“F” Hole NoneBridge Adjustable Tune-O-Matic Style on Rosewood BaseTailpiece Kay Kessel Pro “Crosshair” Chrome TrapezeEnd Pin (Felt) 2 Chrome with Black Felt Backing

ELECTRONICS

Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 1 Switch (3-Way)

PickupFront Kay Custom 8.5K (Ceramic 8)Rear Kay Custom 10.5K (Ceramic 8)Covers 2-Chrome Kessel “Kleenex Box” Pickup Covers

Switch & Cover 3-Way Lever Switch Volume/Tone 2-Volume, 2 Tone (Vintage Kay, Transparent Amber)Pick Guard Acrylic Silver with Gold “Barney Kessel” SignatureKnobs Transparent Acrylic, “Radio” Reflector, Skirted Top HatGuitar Jack EG-2P 1/4" Mono Output Jack

Kay Barney Kessel Pro LiST PRO USERK1700VBK Pro Jet Black $1,150 $788K1700VTS Pro Tobacco Sunburst $1,250 $999K1700VB Pro Natural Blonde $1,350 $1,050K1700VF Pro USA Custom Shop $3,325 Custom Fit Barney Kessel Wood Case

K1700V Barney Kessel Pro(K1700VB Blonde, K1700VTS Tobacco Sunburst, K1700VBK)

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