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  • Welcome
  • Acoustic
    • Steel String
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  • Electric
    • Guitars
    • Basses
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Welcome to Ace Music!

Thanks for checking out Ace Music! Home to many brands of new and used guitars since 1995. We offer a selection of guitars uncommon to the average music store. It can range from high end acoustics to factory refurbished electrics. Our selection comes from a long list of manufacturers located in Southern California and through out the US.

We offer a retro styling of guitars with brands like Kay Guitar, Danelectro and Fender, while offering brands like Epiphone, Jackson and Schecter at really great prices.  Our acoustics vary from starter nylon string guitars like Santa Rosa and Johnson to high end Blueridge, Martin, Guild, Breedlove, plus many more. 

Our goal is to get a quality made, finely tuned instrument to you for a great price. We have been in business for almost two decades and have been members of NAMM since the 80's. We've worked for some of the oldest guitar companies in the biz as well as the largest music stores out there, we know our business! Great GUITARS make great MUSIC!

THE KAY VINTAGE REISSUE - BARNEY KESSEL GUITARS HAVE FINALLY ARRIVED.  Check out the new offerings to the right.  All models come in Blonde and Vintage Sunburst while the "Pro" also comes in Black.  Enjoy!

 

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Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst

Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" K8700V - Vintage Sunburst

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$2,199.00

Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" - K8700V

INCLUDES THE DELUXE HARD SHELL CASE

Designed in 1956, Kay is the only Guitar Company endorsed with Barney Kessel’s signature. The K8700V Jazz Special is a full 17” wide body. That rich, warm, full body depth is what the discerning Soloist, Blues Guitarist and Jazz Virtuoso have been searching for. Barney Kessel

Barney Kessel "Jazz Special" - K8700V

INCLUDES THE DELUXE HARD SHELL CASE

Designed in 1956, Kay is the only Guitar Company endorsed with Barney Kessel’s signature. The K8700V Jazz Special is a full 17” wide body. That rich, warm, full body depth is what the discerning Soloist, Blues Guitarist and Jazz Virtuoso have been searching for. Barney Kessel played Kay performing live in concert and in TV appearances. The Jazz Special was reissued in response to player’s requests for this highly praised and limited instrument from the 1950’s.

About This Guitar: This guitar features a full-sized jazz body... 17" wide and 2 5/8" deep. Short 24 3/4" scale for fast fingering and easy playing... same electronic equipment as the Artist and Pro. Semi-solid construction assures "solid body" ruggedness and "acoustical guitar" response and tone quality.

Available in Natural Blonde and Tobacco Sunburst.

Features:

Body: 17" wide, single-cutaway, arched top hollow body Back: Parabolic arched flame maple Sides: Flame maple Top: 3-ply spruce with f-holes Purfling: 4-ply black and white celluloid binding, top and back Pick Guard: Silver-backed acrylic "Bat Wing" with gold leaf Barney Kessel signature and gold "K" chevron emblem Neck: Set cantilevered dovetail, one-piece, straight-grained Canadian maple with single-ply binding Frets: 22 medium nickel-silver Inlays: 10 split-block mother of pearl Fingerboard: 24 3/4" scale rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius Tuning Machines: Grover "Super Rotomatic", 3 per side, chrome with chrome buttons Bridge and Tailpiece: Chrome individual saddle-style mounted bridge with height adjustment thumbwheels, rosewood base and unique chrome "art deco" trapeze tailpiece Top Nut: Bone Headstock: Original 3-D raised gold "K" chevron on a "Full Kel-von-a-tor" headstock face Finish Coat: High-gloss polyester protective polymer

Electronics:

Pickups: 2 Kessel "Kleenex Box" Gold K single-coil with adjustable pole pieces Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle selector Output Jack: Side-mounted

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Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist"  K6700B -BLONDE

Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Artist" K6700B -BLONDE

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$1,999.00

Kay Vintage Reissue BARNEY KESSEL Artist K6700B

Designed in 1957 by Barney Kessel, the Artist has a 15 1/2” wide body and is the perfect guitar for Jazz Ensembles, Lounge or Combo Groups. Barney often used the K6700 Artist for recording sessions with the “Wrecking Crew” and artist like Elvis, Sam Cooke, Ike & Tina, etc. The Kay Guitar Company

Kay Vintage Reissue BARNEY KESSEL Artist K6700B

Designed in 1957 by Barney Kessel, the Artist has a 15 1/2” wide body and is the perfect guitar for Jazz Ensembles, Lounge or Combo Groups. Barney often used the K6700 Artist for recording sessions with the “Wrecking Crew” and artist like Elvis, Sam Cooke, Ike & Tina, etc. The Kay Guitar Company has reissued the Artist and recreated this versatile instrument to echo the Swinging ‘50s Jazz era.

Details:

This guitar features a comfortable mid-sized jazz body... 15 1/2" wide and 3 3/8" deep. Short 24 3/4" scale for fast fingering and easy playing. An all around versatile guitar best suited for, but not limited to Jazz Ensembles and Blues/Jazz trios & quartets. Semi-solid construction assures "solid body" ruggedness and "acoustical guitar" response and tone quality.

Available in Natural Blonde and Tobacco Sunburst.

Features: * Body: 15.5" wide, single-cutaway, arched top hollow body * Back: Parabolic arched flame maple * Sides: Flame maple * Top: 3-ply spruce laminate * Purfling: 4-ply black and white celluloid binding, top and back * Pick Guard: Silver-backed acrylic with gold leaf Barney Kessel signature and "Kelvonator" Chevron * Neck: Set cantilevered dovetail, one-piece, straight-grained Canadian maple with single-ply binding * Frets: 22 medium nickel-silver * Inlays: 10 block pearloid * Fingerboard: 24 3/4" scale rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius * Tuning Machines: Grover "Rotomatic", 3 per side, chrome with chrome buttons * Bridge & Tailpiece: Chrome individual saddle-style mounted bridge with height adjustment thumbwheels, rosewood base and unique chrome "crosshair" trapeze tailpiece * Top Nut: Bone * Headstock: Original 3-D raised gold "K" chevron on a gold dot white luncheonette "Full Kel-von-a-tor" headstock face * Finish Coat: High-gloss polyester protective polymer

Electronics: * Pickups: 2 Kessel "Kleenex Box" Gold K Series single-coil with adjustable pole pieces * Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle selector * Knobs: Transparent Amber. 2 volume, 2 tone, custom "Radio" reflector * Output Jack: Side-mounted

Product Specs • Condition: Brand New (New) • Brand: Kay • Model: Barney Kessel Artist K6700V • Finish: Blonde • Categories: Hollow Body • Year: 2019

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Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black
  • Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black

Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel "Pro" K1700V - Jet Black

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Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel Pro K1700V Gold "K" Signature Series - Jet Black

Kay Reissue BARNEY KESSEL Pro K1700V

Originating in 1954, eventually becoming the Barney Kessel Pro, this was the first of three Gold “K” Series Signature Guitars. At 13” wide, this powerful instrument was created with Singers and Songwriters in mind. The K1700V Pro

Kay Vintage Reissue Barney Kessel Pro K1700V Gold "K" Signature Series - Jet Black

Kay Reissue BARNEY KESSEL Pro K1700V

Originating in 1954, eventually becoming the Barney Kessel Pro, this was the first of three Gold “K” Series Signature Guitars. At 13” wide, this powerful instrument was created with Singers and Songwriters in mind. The K1700V Pro is the smallest of the three but surprisingly packs the greatest punch. The Kay Guitar Company has reissued the Pro and recreated this unique instrument that appeals to the “vintage” player as well as today’s demanding modern performer.

Details: This guitar features a comfortable sized body... 13" wide. Short 24 3/4" scale for fast fingering and easy playing... same electronic equipment as the Jazz Special and Artist. Semi-solid construction assures "solid body" ruggedness and "acoustical guitar" response and tone quality.

Available in Jet Black, Natural Blonde and Tobacco Sunburst.

Features: * Body: 13" wide, single-cutaway, arched top hollow body * Back: Parabolic arched flame maple * Sides: Flame maple * Top: 3-ply flame maple * Purfling: 4-ply black and white celluloid binding, top and back * Pick Guard: Silver-backed acrylic with gold leaf Barney Kessel signature * Neck: Set cantilevered dovetail, one-piece, straight-grained Canadian maple with single-ply binding * Frets: 22 medium nickel-silver * Inlays: 9 block pearloid * Fingerboard: 24 3/4" scale rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius * Tuning Machines: Grover "Sta-Tite", 3 per side, chrome with chrome buttons * Bridge and Tailpiece: Chrome individual saddle-style mounted bridge with height adjustment thumbwheels, rosewood base and unique chrome "crosshair" trapeze tailpiece * Top Nut: Bone * Headstock: Original 3-D raised gold "K" chevron on a gold dot white luncheonette "Full Kel-von-a-tor" headstock face * Finish Coat: High-gloss polyester protective polymer

Electronics: * Pickups: 2 Kessel "Kleenex Box" Gold K Series single-coil with adjustable pole pieces * Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle selector * Knobs: Transparent Amber. 2 volume, 2 tone, custom "Radio" reflector * Output Jack: Side-mounted

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