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This Kay Bass Guitar was made in the USA around 1960. This was Kay's top of the line bass. This bass shows significant play wear including dings all over but is completely solid. The bass has had a pro neck reset so the neck angle is great. At some point there was a repair by the jack and there is now a plate over the jack. Sounds incredible and is fun to play. Very diverse/adaptable to various types of playing. It has just the right amount of warmth and body but still cuts. Comes with a custom made flight case from Circle Three Designs or a lighter case if you prefer which I can lower the price a bit.
Bought this bass from Chicago Music Exchange (see video below) but it was previously owned by Christian Wargo the bass player of Fleet Foxes.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow body with maple back, sides, and top. A jack plate has been added to reinforce a repaired crack.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Thin "U"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1.15" (1st fret), 1.31" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/8"Scale Length: 30 7/8"
Neck Details: Set-in maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and refretted.
Electronics: Original single coil neck pickup and wiring harness, with volume & tone controls. A string ground wire has been added, connecting to a tab underneath the pickup. The pot codes date to 1960.
Pickup Measurements: 5.27k ohms
Hardware: A jack plate has been added
Weight: 7lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset and refretted -A ground wire for the strings has been added and the solder joints have been touched up -There is a repaired crack in the body at the output jack; a plate has been added to reinforce this area.
Case Details: Flight Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage electric bass guitar shows plenty of nice aging, with finish checking throughout the body and neck, and areas of wear around the edges of the body. The back of the body has buckle rash and additional finish wear.The back of the neck has some minor dings as well.
Tech Notes: This bass plays well with low action and light neck relief; it is currently strung with flatwound strings. The frets are low with minor wear. The pot codes date to 1960, and the model dates to the 1960s.
