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Should you buy a 1960s Kay Archtop?

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Should you buy a 1960s Kay Archtop?

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See how Jack White uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Jack White

Singer, Guitarist

The Raconteurs

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He teaches how to play "Seven Nation Army" to Jimmy Page and Edge with this guitar. You can see in this video..

http://youtu.be/PUwhutKZAEk

See how Alex Trimble uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Alex Trimble

Singer, Guitarist

Two Door Cinema Club

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From an article in Guitar.com:

This rare 1950s archtop was once owned by Alex Trimble from Northern Irish indie-rockers Two Door Cinema Club and, after being sold via the band’s official Reverb store, made its way to Matt’s Guitar Shop in Paris...

Original article here.

See how Phil Elvrum uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Phil Elvrum

Singer, Guitarist

The Microphones

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Based on this video, this is a 1940's Kay Archtop.

See how John Paul White uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

John Paul White

Composer

The Civil Wars

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In an Instagram post by John Paul White, he showcases a collection of guitars used on his new record, including a 1930s Kay Archtop Hollowbody, highlighting its unique sound and role in creating distinct sonic spaces.

See how Ace Enders uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Ace Enders

Guitarist

The Early November

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Ace pictured with a vintage Kay blonde archtop.

See how Pops Staples uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Pops Staples

Singer

The Staple Singers

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See how Big John Bates uses Kay Archtop Hollowbody

Big John Bates

Guitarist

Annihilator

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John is playing a blonde, striped 1963 Kay Hollowbody Archtop, seen at 2:41 in the video attached. Never played live but it has appeared on many recordings as per Wikipedia.

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