Kent Guitar

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Jul 10 - 06:14 PM

I`am from Mexico, I have an acoustic Guitar Kent Model KF 240, made in Korea, how much is it, Any idea?

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,oldboy
Date: 11 Sep 10 - 02:10 AM

l am a retired luthier worked mostly on vintage instruments . picked up a 12 string quite cheap . it turns out the back and sides are rosewood the top cedar appears solid , 12 fret neck with ebony finger board has a 5 digit serial inside. also its a slot head. this sounds really good . l have had as a collector had all sorts and its in my opinion one of the best l have heard. the shop was a gibson dealer so l gave my 60s american epi 12 to one of my sons. l still collect upper level early parlors as well as some 50s jazz boxs so l have quite a few to compare it to.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,les
Date: 17 Oct 10 - 12:08 AM

I HAVE I BELIVED KENT 1960-67 HOLLOWBODY WHITE OR CREAM COLOR MODEL 820 CAN SOME LET KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS ELECTRIC GUITAR THANKS

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 10 - 11:21 PM

I have a Kent acoustic/electric guitar there is a label on it that reads "Kent no. 553 americana" does anyone know anything about these guitars

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Dan
Date: 02 Feb 11 - 02:46 PM

I bought a Kent guitar at a pawn shop. I spent about 150 bucks restoring it. It seems to be a 1965 2 p/u solid body, starburst with rosewood neck and pearl inlays...but not dots...these inlays are like a solid upside down U shape and they are not in the middle of the fret board but on the side. I love it. It isn't that great of a guitar but it is light as a feather and plays well.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Henry
Date: 28 Feb 11 - 09:38 AM

I have a late 60's Kent semi-solid 3 pick-up off white with the pearl inlay. I played it with bands in the late 70's. It also has a wah wah bar that raises and lowers the bridge. It still plays well. I thought it was a good guitar of it's time. Does anyone have any information?

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Guest Dave
Date: 14 Mar 11 - 07:19 PM

Found a green one neck pick up Kent. The guy is asking too much for it, but I'll go and see it. Intonation is off...

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Dave
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 08:07 PM

Hey, I'm looking for an early 70's 6 string Kent bonanza jumbo acoustic guitar. Anybody?

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,awej1
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 12:58 PM

I have a Kent Iberia Classical with no markings on the label. It got damaged when a tree fell on my roof and I have no way of valuing it for the insurance company. It plays nice and has a great sound but I don't know the year or anything else. Any info would help. Contact me at [e-mail] if you know anything.

Thank you,


Andy

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,mark aaron james
Date: 30 Apr 11 - 02:09 PM

GUEST,Dave , I believe I have the guitar you're looking for. Friend found it in the back of his closet after buying it 30 years ago. He gave it to me. email me at markaaronjames at hot mail
and I'll send you a pic.
MAJ

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Pappy
Date: 09 Aug 11 - 12:15 PM

I have a 1967 Kent 820. I've have it almost 20 years. It's in perfect shape, just been sitting in a case. I've never been much into the thin surfy type sound. Been thinking about putting it on ebay to see what it will catch. It's the same as this one, except mine still has the original sunburst finish on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kent-820-semi-hollow-body-1960s-PLAYS-BEAUTIFULLY-/300581425831?pt=Guitar&hash=item45fc0c92a7

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,andy
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 12:50 AM

Ive got a 2 pup gold foil toaster and also a 3 pup the same, sunburst, f holes archtops. identical except for # of pups. americana/guyatone decals.

cant give the model #s at this time as both are in a private shop getting serviced. the 2 pup is getting one pup rewired and restringed and a setup, while the 3 pup with tremelo is also there getting full service.

ive owned the 2 pup since new and just aquired the 3 pup after going on a bit of a guitar buying spree and interest again in guitars.

just thought i,d write and see what interest may develop

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Jan 12 - 08:13 PM

I just recently got my hands on a Kent 12-string acoustic. I would least like to get it back to playing condition to see if it's a keeper. The only problem is that I got it third-hand and the bridge is gone. There's no string holes in the top (this model is a string-through-tailpiece model), just a shadow in the finish where the bridge once sat. I'm not going to complain because I got it for free. But what I'm asking for is does anyone know where I can find a replacement bridge for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: Mavis Enderby
Date: 30 Jan 12 - 03:59 AM

Ebay is your friend! But what I'd do in your situation is put a cheap tailpiece on it and use a floating bridge.

I have a three pickup Kent electric that I love! It might not have the finesse of more "upmarket" electrics but I use it for slide and through a single-ended tube amp the tone takes some beating...

Some discussion of the "Lou Reed" model above - I think this is the one I have (the Copa model). The body, neck and most of the hardware are identical to a Guyatone LG-130T which I also have, so I don't think there is any connection to Hagstrom with these models, they are japanese.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 06:59 PM

i have had my kent 202 since 1962. I have owned many guitars, many
top brand names that cost a lot. The older my Kent gets the better it sounds. I have never had one problem with it in all these years and I play a lot. Guess its like everything else take care of it and it will take care of you.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: gnu
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 08:20 PM

Sounds like a love story. Good on you and yer old Kent.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: Beer
Date: 15 Aug 12 - 08:48 PM

right on gnu. Good for you GUEST.

I started this thread way back in Jan. of 2005 and still laugh at Kendall's response.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Timber
Date: 23 May 13 - 09:39 PM

funny how things change, Kent made a particular model, the 820 that is simply a very fine guitar. They were sold from 1965 thru 1970 give or take. Cheap they are NOT!

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Timber
Date: 23 May 13 - 09:43 PM

oh by the way, Kent wasn't even in business in 1962, they started importing guitars into the USA in 1965. So if you hear anybosy say "I got a 1960 Kent Polaris Model 2000", you know they're out in sideral space.

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,draco j
Date: 31 May 13 - 09:31 PM

i have a 1967 kent blonde 820 semi hollow body...looking for an original tremolo bar, spring and the felt that goes on the mute bar....any suggestions?? i will not compromise by replacing the original equipment with bigsby or gibson aftermarket crap....i want it to be all original...PLEASE HELP

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Guest Tank
Date: 11 Oct 14 - 11:26 PM

I have a Pre Gibson Lawsuit 12 string in mint condition what is the net value of this beautiful Guitar. I ran the numbers and that's what came up

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jan 17 - 12:15 PM

In short $20 used guitar, .good for practice. Sounds better in Open D. Got a scratch...who cares?

Subject: RE: Kent Guitar
From: GUEST,Sweet find
Date: 21 Oct 17 - 09:55 PM

Bought a beautiful $2.50 Kent KF220 acoustic guitar made in Korea. Missing one string- one loose fret-- nice sound. No cracks-- a little dusty-- but ready for a loving home (mine). Daughter was out on the porch strumming it all evening.