1940s Silvertone K55 Jumbo Acoustic Sunburst Finish

Circa Late 1940's Silvertone K55 Jumbo Acoustic In Sunburst Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Moderate Cosmetic Play Wear Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout

Neck Has Been Professionally Reset With New Saddle

Replaced Tuners With Small Hairline Fracture On Headstock Wing As Shown

Refretted With Some Minor Chips In Fingerboard (See Photos)

Made In USA

Jumbo Body With Mahogany Back And Sides

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

25.75" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Chunky 'C' Shape Neck Profile

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 1.00"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.16"

Weighs 4lbs 7oz

Does Not Include Case, Will Be Double-Boxed For Protection During Shipping

The Silvertone K55 Super Jumbo is a rare and striking guitar originally built in the late 1940s by Kay Guitar Company for Silvertone-branded retail distribution. With a massive lower-bout width—17 1/8″ in some examples—it delivers bold projection and deep tonal character. Constructed with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it reflects a combination of accessibility and serious acoustic power. Despite being marketed as more affordable at the time, modern players prize it for its vintage voice, unique size and historic value. If you’re after a large-bodied vintage acoustic with personality, the K55 is a standout.