1959 King Mortone Bass

Musicman 100 · #1 08-11-2010, 02:46 PM

Can anyone help me figure out if this King Mortone bass has been refinished? Were they ever made in this color? Does the finish affect the value? I think it dates to 1959 as the label inside shows number 3840. Thanks for any help you can give!

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Steve Swan · #2 08-11-2010, 04:06 PM

I've seen a few blonde King Moretones that looked original. The completely King intact decal below the button would seem to confirm it on this one.

eh_train · #3 08-11-2010, 09:16 PM

It looks just like one that was up for sale in Buffalo a few years back. Very blonde, completely original. That particular finish doesn't quite work for me, but is just right for some...

Cheers,

Paul (eh_train)

PaulKing · #4 08-22-2010, 01:34 PM

It's an original finish, and it looks in great condition ... through the soft focus little pictures at least.
Very desirable to some people. 2 or 3 have come up in the last year or so, worth $2-3k to the right person, maybe.