Illinois-based Kay kept things interesting with their
wavy-edge pickguards and big beefy pickups, and to Kays credit, block neck
markers through the life of the instrument.
Don't confuse this model with the Teisco-made 1445.
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The 1445 was a Kay-built semi-hollow body with Les
Paul™ looks and a curly maple top. It had those soap-bar sized 'speed bump'
pickups, and knobs galore. The catalog listings all say 'black back,' but as
these photos show, the good-looking blonde was on the back of this guitar as
well.
The Kay so-called 'Speed Demon' was a close cousin to this snazzy Silvertone.
Check the last row of pictures for this brownburst guitar.
Introduced Fall Winter 1961 at $99.95 as the 57G1445L
Retired 1963 at $89.95 as the 57K1445L
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