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April Vintage Guitar - Hollowbody Heavy

It probably doesn’t surprise you that I subscribe to Vintage Guitar Magazine. I received April’s issue a while back and way surprised at the numerous hollowbodies included in that issue. Here’s a run-down:

Everybody’s favorite SNL band leader and a sexy Kay 5970B (B as in Blonde):

GE Smith and a Kay 5970B

Then a bunch o’ hollowbody basses from the collection of Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson:

Tom Petersson's Framus Star Bass

Above, a large-bodied Framus Star in “Humbug” finish. Below, a ‘59 Hofner 500/5 President, 60’s Klira Twen-Star and small-bodied ‘62 Framus Star, also in “Humbug” finish. (Notice how the Klira is incorrectly labelled as a Hofner. Come on VG! That’s an amateur mistake. ;) )

Tom Petersson's Hollowbody Basses

Lastly, a 3/4-size ‘61 Framus Star and another 50’s Kay 5970 (modified with what looks to be a Hofner ‘Staple’ pickup.

Tom Petersson's Kay 5970

Kevin said,

March 17, 2007 @ 5:27 pm

Those Kays are so cool. And, when you actually find one, crazy expensive.

Charlie said,

June 19, 2008 @ 12:52 am

Kay basses are back. Check out kayguitar.com

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