The Kay John #1 Custom Electric Guitar is the first guitar created by maker Kay John, representing 14 months of dedicated craftsmanship. Every detail is designed to push the boundaries of creativity and guitar-making skills.

Using sustainably sourced and British-grown hardwoods, this instrument features storm-felled black walnut, English walnut, and rescued ebony, combined with exquisite decorative touches and a meticulously finished body.

• Body: English walnut with Stirling silver & shell celluloid binding, mother of pearl & 9ct gold floral central insert, mirrored back, nitro metallic wings, pearl & silver centerpiece, linseed & beeswax back finish, nitro drab-luxe green & clear gloss top
• Neck: British black walnut, Forest of Dean Ochre oil & beeswax finish, thin C taper, green head back with silver binding & serial plaque (#1), mother of pearl & 9ct logo on face
• Fretboard: Ebony with pearl dots, silver dot on 12th fret, silver & celluloid shell binding
• Frets: 22 nickel silver medium jumbo, Graphtec nut, 41mm nut width
• Electronics: Seymour Duncan '59 bridge & JB neck pickups with aged nickel covers
• Hardware: Faber TBWCH nickel wraparound bridge with brass intonation bar, antique brass fast grip knobs, Gotoh SD510 aged chrome tuners
• Case: Generic oblong hard case
• Year: 2020
• Condition: Excellent

• Handcrafted by Kay John – First guitar made by the maker
• Unique decorative inlays with precious metals and shell
• Eco-conscious materials and sustainable British hardwoods
• Collector-grade and performance-ready instrument

This guitar stands as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, combining artistry, technical skill, and sustainability in a historic first creation by Kay John.