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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 · 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. This is my best attempt at pooling information together to help people identify their instruments
The Kay Musical Instrument Company moved to a new building, in 1935, at 1640 W. Walnut St. in Chicago, Il. In 1934 Kay, in response to National’s resonator guitars introduced the “Wood Amplifying Guitar.”
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).
The Kay Guitar Company has been the major producer of guitars since 1890. Most players do not realize that in 1928, Kay was the first company to start production of electric guitars in the USA. From 1952 through 1964, The Kay Guitar Company excelled at producing quality professional electric guitars with unique designs and features.
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.
