Kay KE-34T

Very thin and lightweight stratocaster style body, with a Jackson ripoff headstock. 22 Fret maple neck, standard triple pickups, 5 position switch with one volume control and two tone controls. No other fancy bells or whistles other than a whammy bar (which I never use, simply out of personal preference). Production year unknown.

This guitar has the best sound of any guitar I have played to date. I run the signal through a Morley JD10 distortion pedal to a Peavy Studio Pro 112 amp, and this thing sounds ruthless. I keep the strings (I use .11s & .12's) down tuned a whole step to D, and have no issues with 6th string buzz. This is a great guitar for playing anything from death metal to dirty blues. All strings are amazingly clear and distinct with heavy distortion, and it has a nice fat sound when played clean or with a chorus effect. This guitar can keep up with the best of them.

I got this guitar used as a gift, so I'm not 100% positive if the components are all original. I did replace the volume potentiometer and 5 position switch and I lowered the center pickup for better sound with distortion. The neck and body (I assume) are maplewood. The neck is incredibly thin, perfect for someone with shorter fingers. This guitar plays like a dream, very user friendly and not in any way awkward to play in any position. A lightweight and thin body & neck make this my guitar of choice.

I have not had any reliability issues with this guitar, except for the failed volume control. This guitar plays and plays and plays. It's a very solid guitar for being an off brand... excellent fit and finnish.

This was my first ever guitar. I recieved it as a gift when I was 14, and I've been playing for 8 years now. I also have a Fender Strat and a Gibson Les Paul, but this guitar remains my favorite for its sound, playability, and low maintenance.