1960s Kay K-1

This is a vintage Kay K-1 SG-style electric guitar, made in Japan during the late 1960s to early 1970s era. It’s a lightweight, single-pickup model with a distinct vintage character and that unmistakable MIJ charm.

The guitar features a mahogany-style body with a bolt-on neck, a single chrome-covered pickup, and simple volume and tone controls — a straightforward rock ‘n’ roll setup that delivers raw, punchy tone. The neck has a comfortable medium profile and a rosewood fingerboard, making it easy to play and great for rhythm or slide work.

Specifications:
- Model: Kay K-1  
- Country of Origin: Japan  
- Body: SG-style, Laminate 
- Neck: Bolt-on  
- Fingerboard: Rosewood  
- Pickup: Single chrome-covered bridge pickup  
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone  
- Bridge: Vintage-style adjustable bridge  
- Hardware: Chrome  
- Finish: Cherry red  
- Condition: Good vintage condition — normal playwear and aging, one side of the neck has had the binding professionally replaced.

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A cool piece of Japanese guitar history with a gritty tone and unmistakable vibe — perfect for collectors or anyone who loves vintage MIJ instruments.