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product_id: 104834324
title: "Reissue 1957 Barney Kessel 6 String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar, Signature Edition & Case-Sunburst (K8700VTS)"
brand: "kay"
price: "¥20019"
currency: JPY
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# 17" wide hollow-body for rich tone 2 unique K Series single-coil pickups Limited 24-piece signature run Reissue 1957 Barney Kessel 6 String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar, Signature Edition & Case-Sunburst (K8700VTS)

**Brand:** kay
**Price:** ¥20019
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎷 Play the legend. Own the legacy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Reissue 1957 Barney Kessel 6 String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar, Signature Edition & Case-Sunburst (K8700VTS) by kay
- **How much does it cost?** ¥20019 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/104834324-reissue-1957-barney-kessel-6-string-hollow-body-electric-guitar)

## Best For

- kay enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kay brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Jazz Heritage:** Own a piece of music history with the only guitar bearing Barney Kessel’s original signature.
- • **Rich, Resonant Sound:** 17" wide arched hollow body crafted from flame maple and spruce delivers warm, full-bodied tone perfect for jazz, blues, and solo performances.
- • **Precision Playability:** 24 3/4" scale with a 12" radius rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium nickel-silver frets for smooth, fast fingering.
- • **Custom Vintage Electronics:** Equipped with 2 exclusive 'Kleenex Box' Gold K Series single-coil pickups and Kay custom 'Radio' reflector knobs for versatile tonal control.
- • **Collector’s Dream Package:** Limited to 24 authorized models, each with a Kay Certificate of Authenticity and premium custom wood hardshell case included.

## Overview

The Reissue 1957 Barney Kessel 6 String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar is a meticulously crafted limited edition instrument featuring a 17" wide arched hollow body with flame maple and spruce, original signature pickups, and premium hardware. Designed for jazz and blues professionals, it offers authentic vintage tone and playability, complete with a certificate of authenticity and custom wood hard-shell case.

## Description

Kay Reissue BARNEY KESSEL Jazz Special Guitar K8700V Designed in 1956, Kay is the only Guitar Company endorsed with Barney Kessel’s signature. The K87000V Jazz Special is a full 17” wide body. That rich, warm, full body depth is what the discerning Soloist, Blues Guitarist and Jazz Virtuoso have been searching for. Barney Kessel played Kay performing live in concert and in TV appearances. The Jazz Special was reissued in response to player’s requests for this highly praised and limited instrument from the 1950’s. Custom fit wood hard-shell case is included with this purchase ($249. 00 Value) About This Guitar: This guitar features a full-sized jazz body. . . 17" wide and 2 5/8" deep. Short 24 3/4" scale for fast fingering and easy playing. . . same electronic equipment as the Artist and Pro. Semi-solid construction assures "solid body" ruggedness and "acoustical guitar" response and tone quality.

## Features

- Limited Collector’s Production Run - 24 initial Authorized Signature Models released - includes Kay Certificate of Authenticity provided to Registered Owner. The only brand and models with the original “Barney Kessel” signature. 17” wide, single cutaway, arched top hollow body, flame maple sides and back. Spruce top.
- Includes a set cantilevered dovetail, one-piece, straight-grained Canadian maple neck with single-ply binding, 22 medium nickel-silver frets.
- Has 10 Split Block Pearloid Fret-board inlays, 24 3/4" Scale Rosewood Fingerboard with 12" radius.
- Genuine Grover "Imperial" tuners, 3 per side, chrome plates with chrome buttons.
- 2 Barney Kessel unique and original "Kleenex Box" Gold K Series single-coil pickups with adjustable pole pieces. 2 Volume and 2 Tone Kay custom "Radio" reflector control knobs, 3-way toggle selector. Custom made wood hardshell case included with purchase!

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kay
- **Color:** Gold
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce
- **Body Material:** Maple
- **Back Material Type:** Maple
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **String Material Type:** nickle_steel
- **Hand Orientation:** Signature Edition & Case - Sunburst

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I just ordered one of these. Are they the real usa made or a cheap chinese knock off??**
A: They are not made in the US, they are made in China. However I would not describe them as cheap Chinese knock-offs by any means. I currently own 26 different guitars, both new and vintage, and these are on par with anything I’ve got. The most important thing to note is the faithful reproduction of what Kay built about 60 or so years ago. They are painstaking in their detail and you will not be disappointed by any means.

**Q: Where can I get a case for this guitar?**
A: Mine came with a case but try Guitar Fetish .

**Q: What is nut width on jazz special. Is it 1 & 3/4 " ?**
A: The bone nut is 43mm Approximately 1.69 inches on the K8700V Barney Kessel Signature Series Jazz Special Vintage Reissue Electric Guitar

**Q: Where can I find a case for mine?**
A: They almost always ship with a very high quality two tone case.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Each time I open the case I smile
*by N***X on August 30, 2024*

I've owned this guitar now for a couple years and figured I just had to write a review. I've been playing guitar since the early 90s and have owned (and sold) many guitars in that time but this Kay Barney Kessel is easily one of the best gear purchases I've ever made. Absolutely phenomenal quality across the board, from pickups, intonation, fret level, tuning, etc. This is actually one of the most stable guitars I've ever owned in terms of tuning, I maybe have to tune a string once every 6 months, it's unreal how well it stays in tune.I come back to this page every so often hoping a straggler guitar pops up so I can buy it to have one as a backup. With as many guitars as I own I'm not really in the business of hoarding backups but this is an exception. Kay totally hit it out of the park with this guitar.The fact I managed to get it at such a discount during an Amazon sale is incredible.. excellent top shelf hardshell case and all! I only wish I had a time machine to go back and scoop up 3 or 4 of these things. Greedy, I know, but it's really that good. Beautiful headstock, deluxe deco tuning pegs, fretboard inlays, vintage tailpiece, it's one of those handsome jazz boxes with a classic timeless look that people can't help but comment on and compliment. Job well done, Kay!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*