-made in Chicago, Illinois, USA
-ink stamped L7174 and N1 on the inside of the back
-ladder braced solid spruce top with checkered perimeter and rosette
-3" repaired crack in lower bass part of top near binding
-15 1/2" lower bout
-one piece maple back and maple sides
-maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard - light "V" profile
-original frets excellent
-metal "Kay" headstock logo which was used up until 1965
-original 3 on a plate Japanese tuners
-wrap around, front loading Brazilian rosewood bridge
-saddle slot has been filled and re-cut in proper location for correct intonation
-new compensated bone saddle
-nice low action with excellent playability
-quite responsive and has a great bottom end
-period correct hard shell case fits nicely