Kay 5 String-3/4 Upright Bass, Bass Fiddle, Double Bass-Shop Setup-w/Ultralite Case and Bow

Very Rare!
Kay 5 String Bass
Chubby Jackson Model S-51
3/4 Size Upright Bass

Bass Fiddle, Double Bass

with Excellent Quality Strings and Adjustable Bausch Bridge
Setup for Optimum Playability
Great Playing Bass
​Comes with Wood Bow and Ultralight Hard Case!

KAY UPRIGHT BASS 5-String Chubby Jackson Model S-51, double purfling, violin corners, 5-string model with High C, nickel machines with clover shaped grips. No serial number found to determine date of manufacture but this model was only made between 1940 and 1969. Stamped Kay on back peg-box. It has the original ebony fingerboard, nut and tailpiece This five-string model is set up with High C articulation and excellent quality strings. Many years ago the neck was reset and hasn't moved. The bass was recently set up by our top professional luthier with a hand carved Bausch adjustable bridge. The bass is very easy to play with a very close action. Included is a French style wood horse hair bow and a used hard case.

We can ship anywhere in the US for a great price. Or local pickup. Unfortunately because of the size we cannot ship internationally. We have our own private shipper. Email us for rates and delivery schedules. The shipping price shown is only an average.

These are the measurements of the bass:

Upper Bout Width 20"

Lower Bout Width 26-1/2"

Overall Length 73 1/4"

Body Length 44"

Bridge Height 6 1/4"

Thanks for looking and feel free to call or email is you have questions.

Scott Russ Music