Kay Howlin’ Wolf K162 1950s Sunburst Electric Bass Owned by Payam Doostzadeh of Young The Giant

This Kay Howlin’ Wolf K162 1950s Sunburst Electric Bass is Owned by Payam Doostzadeh of Young The Giant.

This model became known as the “Howlin’ Wolf” bass because it was used by the Wolf’s bassist, Andrew “Blueblood” McMahon. You can hear it on early recordings and see it on some of the surviving footage of Howlin’ Wolf shows. While there is regrettably not a lot of footage of Howlin’ Wolf performances, it’s well worth looking for. On later footage, McMahon uses a solidbody Gibson EB bass. More recently, the K162 has been used by Sheryl Crow’s bassist.

The K162 features a hollow, closed body with a flat top with twin longitudinal tone bars, no sound post, and an arched laminated back. It has the distinctive hollowbody resonance but with feedback resistance.

From YTG: Payam used this bass to record the song “Firelight” on the album Mind Over Matter. Also wrote and recorded songs from the second record on this bass. Mid to late 1950’s Kay 162 Howlin Wolf Bass. All original!

Pretty rare and great warm upright bass tone. Very unique neck profile unlike any other bass, narrow jazz bass like nut width with a very big U shaped depth. Bottom of the bass body has a lot of wear but the top is very clean. Gives it tons of character, great players bass. Weighs only 6 lbs 4 oz. 30" scale. Ships in non original hard shell case.

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