Interesting instrument

[Gary Hedrick]

So you take a Regal? tenor from the '30's and change the keys....make up a headstock label that says Martin etc.....

Curious ...curious....curious

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINT-1930S-M...QAAOSw-3FZGtzu

[MikeEdgerton]

It's not a Regal it's a Kay. It was built by Stromberg-Voisenet (they became Kay).

The funny thing is that it's a nice guitar.

Here is an original. It sold for good money on Reverb a while back.

[JeffD]

So what is the deal with the headstock label? Just something someone added?

[MikeEdgerton]

So what is the deal with the headstock label? Just something someone added?

Yup, there is no martin connection for that instrument.

[jim simpson]

such a subtle Martin decal at that, lol!

[MikeEdgerton]

Martin was always rather understated in their labeling.

[Gary Hedrick]

and very accurate on their model specs and numbers of production....unlikely to ever be such an oddity....

[F-2 Dave]

Those tuners are hideous, but other than that, I kinda like it

[Gary Hedrick]

Yeah those tuners are cheesy....

[MikeZito]

Not only do those tuners look like the cheap plastic-type things from the 80's - but one if them dosen't even match!

Otherwise, nice piece!

[jdchapman]

Too bad he's asking so much. The relabeling makes me suspicious of other "improvements."

[MikeEdgerton]

Originals do pop up from time to time for less.