Key Witness

[guitarron]

Awesome-i love those chords-That old Kay sounds mellow yet a little bright-
i have an old Kay cutaway acoustic in pieces here-a "project" guitar

[Farmjazz]

I bought that guitar recently because I need a swing guitar that is LOUD. That thing is a cannon and really has a nice presence amongst the other instruments on stage. Whether cross-picking a Gillian Welch/David Rawlings number or pounding out a western swing tune, that guitar fits the bill. I had a retailer who specializes in old archtops scare that one up for me.

I'm sure you know, Kay was never considered a good guitar in its day, but the ones that have survived have a unique sound that is very desirable in certain genres. Is your "project" guitar an archtop or a flattop? Mine is all original, except the green "mother-of-toilet-seat" pick guard. 17" lower bout, no truss rod, 100% solid plywood body, and the neck is not cantilevered. So homely, its gorgeous!       

[guitarron]

flatop-totally bastardized when i bought in a flea market
it's in pieces-hence the "project" status
Kay's were cheap guitars-the neck looks like it was pine(no kidding) with rosewood fingerboard-possibly maple
the body is looks like maple-plywood of course-
as it is right now- it's not a survivor-in fact i was thinking of making it a piece of decor or planter out of it-lol

I'm sure you know, Kay was never considered a good guitar in its day, but the ones that have survived have a unique sound that is very desirable in certain genres. Is your "project" guitar an archtop or a flattop?

[SteveG]

My first electric was a Kay ... bought it from Woolworth's. Body about an inch thick, bendy neck, loose tuners, pathetic pickups and a bigsbyish trem that did not work. Wish I still had it so I could laugh at it 

[Farmjazz]

Every time I listen to this I wait for Jim to say ... "Words were exchanged" HA! What great timing.

Thanks, Jim, for the excellent work.

I was wondering what kind of scenario you would come up with. I was thinking maybe trying to convince the judge and jury that Nessie ate your wife while you were there, and you didn't actually do her in!

[dasilvasings]

Another great song. Very interesting how you try to tell a story soleley with music. I liked ORH version too (BTW I feel very relieved when native english speakers confess they don't understand the harsher scottish accent).

[danieldesete]

I'm happy I didn't miss this collab. real music again, you couldn't find anywhere else
thanks guys
daniel

[Rata-tat-tat]

OTD Bump... Farm Jazz... your a helluva guitarist... and ORH what an addition... and your accent fits very well. Glad I listened to the Juke today. Thanks guys... well done.