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Kay Musical Instrument Company (often referred to simply as Kay) is an American musical instrument manufacturer established in 1931 by namesake Henry "Kay" Kuhrmeyer and based in Chicago, Illinois. It was formed when Kuhrmeyer bought out his financial backers in the instrument manufacturer Stromberg-Voisinet.
The Kay Musical Instrument Company produced countless guitars under countless names. We trace its history, from the first mass-marketed electric to those still on the vintage market.
Aug 4, 2019 · Identifying Kay Guitars. Unlike modern manufacturers like Fender, Taylor, and Martin, The Kay Musical Instrument Company did not publish their internal serial number system and thus most Kay instruments cannot be pinned down to an exact date of manufacture.
Jul 18, 2017 · Throughout most of the 1900s, the Kay Musical Instrument Company was a true behemoth of the American guitar market. Based in Chicago, the company’s output was impressive, surpassed only by the Harmony Company (also based in Chicago).
Kay Musical Instrument Company output was very impressive, surpassed only by the Harmony Company (also based in Chicago). The Kay Company had a significant impact in the history of guitar making in the USA, and the company always had a plethora of guitars in just about every price range and style.
From 1952 through 1964, The Kay Guitar Company excelled at producing quality professional electric guitars with unique designs and features. The Kay Gold Line professional series became synonymous with that rich gutsy Blues/Jazz sound that eventually became known as Rock and Roll.
Kay Vintage Reissue guitars are masterpieces of art as well as fine musical instruments with a unique sound and feel you will not find with any other guitar. Kay Guitars have been played by some of the world's most recognizable musicians.
A history of the Kay Musical Instrument Company, part of our archive of research into key 20th century Chicago manufacturers and their products.
Kay Musical Instrument Company is an American musical instrument manufacturer established in 1931 by namesake Henry "Kay" Kuhrmeyer and based in Chicago, Illinois. It was formed when Kuhrmeyer bought out his financial backers in the instrument manufacturer Stromberg-Voisinet.
Jun 22, 2024 · Kay Musical Instrument Company (often referred to simply as Kay) is an American musical instrument manufacturer established in 1931 by namesake Henry Kay Kuhrmeyer and based in Chicago, Illinois. It was formed when Kuhrmeyer bought out his financial backers in the instrument manufacturer Stromberg-V.
