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Full view of an amber flamed-maple hollow-body guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and four control knobs, resting in a red-lined case.
01 / 19Full view of an amber flamed-maple hollow-body guitar with a white pickguard, chrome hardware, and four control knobs, resting in a red-lined case.
Full-frame view of an amber flamed-maple hollowbody electric guitar with a silver pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and four clear knobs.
02 / 19Full-frame view of an amber flamed-maple hollowbody electric guitar with a silver pickguard, two chrome humbuckers, and four clear knobs.
The guitar's amber flamed maple back and neck are visible, with its headstock resting in a white hard case with red velvet lining.
03 / 19The guitar's amber flamed maple back and neck are visible, with its headstock resting in a white hard case with red velvet lining.
The back of a glossy amber guitar with prominent flame maple grain, white binding, and a cutaway, resting in a red velvet case.
04 / 19The back of a glossy amber guitar with prominent flame maple grain, white binding, and a cutaway, resting in a red velvet case.
The amber-finished hollow-body electric guitar, with two chrome humbuckers and six gold-capped knobs, rests in its red-lined case.
05 / 19The amber-finished hollow-body electric guitar, with two chrome humbuckers and six gold-capped knobs, rests in its red-lined case.
Amber finish electric guitar with a silver pickguard, two humbuckers, and four clear-topped knobs, next to a brown hard case.
06 / 19Amber finish electric guitar with a silver pickguard, two humbuckers, and four clear-topped knobs, next to a brown hard case.
Headstock with a clear overlay, white backing with gold dots, and a gold and clear triangular emblem.
07 / 19Headstock with a clear overlay, white backing with gold dots, and a gold and clear triangular emblem.
The dark rosewood fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays is centered, showing the nut and first few frets.
08 / 19The dark rosewood fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays is centered, showing the nut and first few frets.
Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with rectangular pearloid inlays, showing the frets and strings from the side.
09 / 19Close-up of the guitar's dark rosewood fretboard with rectangular pearloid inlays, showing the frets and strings from the side.
The back of an amber-finished headstock with a silver triangular plate and six chrome tuners with exposed brass gears.
10 / 19The back of an amber-finished headstock with a silver triangular plate and six chrome tuners with exposed brass gears.
Close-up of the amber flamed maple body, showing the chrome trapeze tailpiece, clear control knobs, and cream binding.
11 / 19Close-up of the amber flamed maple body, showing the chrome trapeze tailpiece, clear control knobs, and cream binding.
Close-up of the amber-finished hollow body, showing the lower bout, neck joint, and part of the fretboard with block inlays.
12 / 19Close-up of the amber-finished hollow body, showing the lower bout, neck joint, and part of the fretboard with block inlays.
Close-up of the guitar's amber body, showing the light grey pickguard with "Barney Kessel" script and multi-ply binding.
13 / 19Close-up of the guitar's amber body, showing the light grey pickguard with "Barney Kessel" script and multi-ply binding.
Close-up of the amber-finished body, showing four clear control knobs, a black toggle switch, and a grey pickguard with a signature.
14 / 19Close-up of the amber-finished body, showing four clear control knobs, a black toggle switch, and a grey pickguard with a signature.
Close-up of the amber guitar body, showing the silver pickguard with "Barney Kessel" script, clear pickup covers, and block inlays.
15 / 19Close-up of the amber guitar body, showing the silver pickguard with "Barney Kessel" script, clear pickup covers, and block inlays.
The lower bout of an amber archtop guitar, showing the curved back, side, binding, and a chrome output jack.
16 / 19The lower bout of an amber archtop guitar, showing the curved back, side, binding, and a chrome output jack.
Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished body and cutaway, showing the neck joint, cream binding, and a strap button.
17 / 19Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished body and cutaway, showing the neck joint, cream binding, and a strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished body and neck joint, showing the output jack and cream binding along the cutaway.
18 / 19Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished body and neck joint, showing the output jack and cream binding along the cutaway.
The guitar's amber-finished, flamed maple back and side are visible, with cream binding and a black pinstripe.
19 / 19The guitar's amber-finished, flamed maple back and side are visible, with cream binding and a black pinstripe.

Kay

2018 Kay K1700 Barney Kessel Pro Amber Finish w/OHSC

$949.00

Available

  • Year2018
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
2018
Model
K1700
Condition
Excellent
Originality
reissue
Made in
Korea
Store
San Diego
Handedness
right

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.85

Construction

Neck joint
Set neck
Frets
Frets In Excellent Condition - See Photos

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Pickups And Electronics

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

This Is Located At Our Brick And Mortar Store In San Diego, CA 

2018 Kay K1700 Barney Kessel Pro In Amber Flame Maple 

In Excellent Condition Overall - This Guitar Has Not Been Played Much - Please See All Photos 

Original Pickups And Electronics 

Frets In Excellent Condition - See Photos 

Original Hardware 

Weighs In At: 6 Pounds 4 Ounces 

Nut Width: 1.69" 

Neck Depth: .85" At The 1st Fret - .96" At The 10th Fret 

Comes With The Original Hardshell Case Shown In Photos 

The 2018 Kay K1700 Barney Kessel Pro is a vintage-inspired semi-hollow electric guitar based on the classic Barney Kessel signature models of the 1950s and ’60s. It features a distinctive archtop design, dual humbucking pickups, and a warm, articulate tone suited to jazz, blues, rockabilly, and classic rock. With its elegant styling and comfortable playability, the K1700 combines vintage character with modern production.

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