Kay is best known for their large production of student-grade, budget instruments but also built higher quality instruments that were used by professional artists of the time including a line of electric guitars endorsed by Barney Kessel.

Are Kay guitars still being made?

Kay guitars are not currently in production. However, Kay also produced cellos and basses. Engelhardt-Link purchased the acoustic line of instruments from Kay. These are still being produced in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Why is guitar music dead?

Guitar music is dead because theres no quality control anymore. Before the internet, YouTube and streaming, to get heard you either needed to build your reputation by playing live gigs in front of real people or convince someone outside of your peers you were good enough for a record deal.