Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960) Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960)
Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960)
Diversen

Kay Archtop w/DeArmond pickup (1960)

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SKU ARC-00723
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Description

This 1960 Kay Archtop, equipped with a factory-installed DeArmond "Hershey Bar" pickup, is a vintage hollowbody electric guitar full of character and classic tone. In pre-owned condition with charming patina, it features a fully hollow, non-cutaway maple body with arched top and back, finished in a rich sunburst and dressed with distinctive checkerboard binding.

The DeArmond single-coil pickup delivers warm, woody cleans and raw vintage grit when pushed—perfect for early rock ’n’ roll, blues, or jazz. The floating rosewood bridge and trapeze tailpiece provide vintage resonance and old-school charm, while the tortoiseshell pickguard houses volume and tone controls for quick tone shaping.

With its C-shaped maple neck and rosewood fretboard, this Kay offers a comfortable, responsive playing feel. It’s an ideal piece for vintage enthusiasts, players seeking authentic mid-century tone, or collectors looking for a well-preserved piece of American guitar history.

Brand Diversen
Condition Pre-owned
Semi/Hollow Body Yes
Body Material Maple
Top Material Maple
Bridge Type Fixed Bridge
Pickup Config S
Neck Profile C Shape
Number of Strings 6
Orientation Right-handed
Kids Size No
Finish Two-tone sunburst
Bridge Floating rosewood
Bridge Pickup DeArmond "Hershey Bar" single-coil
Controls Volume and Tone (mounted on pickguard)
Tuning Machines Open-gear vintage-style tuners
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Scale (Mensur) 648mm/25.5"
Amount of Frets 20
Cases & Covers Hard Case