There are some guitars you never forget – custom models, one-off wonders, and breathtaking vintage instruments. Or maybe you're looking for some inspiration for that next new guitar. This gallery features great instruments that have come and gone from Mass Street Music, but many may be available as custom orders or might even be already reordered and on their way back in stock. Just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for information on availability of instruments and items you see here.
Many of the vintage instruments are one-of-a kind and have come and gone, but you can see the great used and vintage instruments that often come our way. Just click on any brand to see what we've offered.
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This Used Kay Archtop Electric is cool, and in Very Good condition. With no serial or model, as near as we can tell this is one of Kay's Chicago-made instruments from the 50s. Good neck angle, this guitar still plays very well, and has a great sound. Single pickup with Volume and Tone control. Cool retro look with some minor aesthetic wear, this Kay Archtop Electric comes with a hard case. USED
$195.00
SPECIAL DEAL! Get a $75 Mass Street Gift Card with the purchase of this guitar, while supplies last! If you're looking for that great early blues sound, rock, swing or early country, you've got to check out this Kay Vintage Reissue Thin Twin K161VCS. Popularized in the 50s and 60s, this classic is back, with its tone chambers and Thin Twin single coil pickups delivering great, raw, bluesy sound with a clean, more natural distortion. Just like the originals, this reissue features the special bracing that reduces feedback. This also gives you the killer vintage mojo, with a few modern enhancements, including a new chrome individual saddle style mounted bridge, with height adjustment wheels - a nice upgrade from the original's wood bridge. Despite the tone chambers, this weighs in at a substantial 8 lbs, 4 0z. Check out Guitar Player Magazine's review of this killer reissue (just click on the page to increase size). This Kay Vintage Reissue Thin Twin K161VCS comes with a very cool vintage style hard case as well.
$999.99 retail
$799.99
Woah! This tone chambered Kay Vintage Reissue K161VB Thin Twin is out of control! First popularized in the early 50s with blues players like the incredible Jimmy Reed and Howlin' Wolf. This features the same great Kay vintage looks and is loaded with the famous chrome Thin Twin single coil blade pickups with individual volume controls, 2 tone controls, and a 3 way toggle. The Kay feedback resistant bracing in the chambered body (which still weighs in at a substantial 8 lbs, 4 oz) also had a lot to do with the great sound - and it's here too. This has a parabolic arched Maple back, sides and a 3 ply curly Maple top with uber cool tigerstripe pickguard. One piece Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard and 12" radius. Check out Guitar Player Magazine's review of this killer reissue (just click on the page to increase size). We have several more we're adding to the site soon and will have an in-depth hands-on review coming as well. This Kay Vintage Reissue K161VB Thin Twin comes with a very cool, and sturdy hard case as well.
$999.00 retail
$799.99
This Kay Vintage Reissue Thin Twin K161VBK is just a blast to play. All the vintage vibe, but with a more solid feel and great intonation. At this price, these guitars are a total bargain. - John F.
Beautiful retro styled and sounding, here in slick black. A classic favored in the 50s and 60s by bluesmen including Jimmy Reed and Howlin' Wolf, these Kays are back in full force, with the same great tone chambered body (even so this comes in at a hefty 8 pounds plus), feedback reducing bracing, and the sweet Thin Twin single coil blade pickups. The new Kays feature a greatly improved chrome individual saddle-style bridge with height adjustment wheels, instead of the original's wood bridge. A killer guitar for blues, jazz, swing, old country - really delivers a warm, vintage sound with good bite. Can be clean and delicate to delivering some nice grit when you want it. Check out Guitar Player Magazine's review of this killer reissue (just click on the page to increase size). This Kay Vintage Reissue Thin Twin K161VBK comes with a cool vintage hard case as well.
$999.99 retail
$799.99
This Kay Speed Demon was probably made around 1965-66 and has three pickups, a tremolo for cranking out the twang, and it comes with a chipboard case. These Kays have been getting a second look by many folks looking for an inexpensive vintage instrument with a little mojo, and this certainly has that. The frets are a little low, but have some life left in them yet. Consignment item, sorry no free shipping. USED
$499.99
The Kay Chicago Blues Harmonica is a great yet inexpensive harp - this a 10 hole harmonica with 20 reeds and nickel plated covers, and just a bit smaller than our Hohners, so it's great for kids. This is a key of C harp, perfect for those just starting out. And it's under $5. Now that's cool.
$4.95
This Kay Upbeat and 704 Amp date back to the mid-50s or early 60s and are incredibly cool. The guitar has plastic Kelvinator headstock overlay and pickup covers and a melita bridge. This is in very good condition and has had a new truss rod added. The neck is very straight and playable. This Kay Upbeat comes with the 704 Amp and a basic hard case. The amp is sold as-is. USED
$1,920.00
Everyone's looking for deal on an upright bass - here it is! Used, repaired neck crack, Professional neck reset and new bridge. A little rough looking , but a good solid bass that should be a good player for years to come. USED
$1,475.00
