{"product_id":"9491f4-vintage-kay-st-louis-harmonica-in-key-of","title":"Vintage Kay \"St. Louis\" Harmonica in Key of G | Ornate Engraved Blues Harp with Original Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel classic folk and blues vibes with this charming vintage Kay \"St. Louis\" diatonic harmonica. Stamped \"Made in Korea\" on the back of its case, this instrument likely dates to the 1970s or 1980s, an era when the historic American Kay Musical Instrument Company transitioned its production overseas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis beautifully designed \"blues harp\" features polished metal cover plates decorated with ornate, scrolling floral engravings and the prominent \"St. Louis\" model name. Stamped with a \"G\" on the right side, it is tuned to the Key of G. The harmonica features a traditional sandwich-style construction with visible brass reed plates. It comes perfectly preserved in its original navy blue vinyl snap-closure case, which still bears the gold-foil Kay logo. Whether you're a folk musician looking for a pocket instrument or a collector needing a stylish vintage display piece for a music room, this is a fantastic find.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Good Vintage Condition \/ Untested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: Sold aesthetically as-is and untested for perfect musical tuning. Visually, the harmonica is in wonderful shape—the metal cover plates remain bright and shiny with very minimal tarnishing, and the brass shows a natural, warm patina. The original blue case is structurally sound with a working snap closure, exhibiting only minor surface scuffs and typical age spots on the reverse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003cem\u003e(Estimated)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonica Length: Approx. 4.0 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-node\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 inches long x 1.5 inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Locker61","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465143730351,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/3150\/0719\/files\/2026-09-08-eW7DHrfc-IMG_9209.jpg?v=1788919280","url":"https:\/\/locker61.com\/products\/9491f4-vintage-kay-st-louis-harmonica-in-key-of","provider":"Locker61","version":"1.0","type":"link"}