Vintage Kay K2b short scale SG-copy bass.

ryognbass · #1 11-16-2010, 09:51 PM

This is a tough call, but I need cash and space, so it is time for this unused gem to find a new home.

This is a vintage (circa 1969) SG copy bass. It does need a good setup, as the intonation is a bit off, and the action is quite high. this bass is in good condition, but it is missing the bridge cover, and mutes. the projection from the bridge is the mount to which the bridge cover was attached. the body has a fair share of dings but it's held together well for the age. all electronics are all original and functional.. great woody and thick tone out of this bass.

The lower half of the pick guard appears to be homemade though, as it is a thicker plastic and rougher cut. this is not noticeable from afar, and does not affect sound or playability.

I'd like to get $250 plus $40 to cover shipping for the bass. A chipboard case is included.

NOW OPEN TO TRADES!

any offers of interesting pedals/effects (specifically unique fuzzes, Overdrives, and distortions, Phasers, loopers)
OR
A nice hefty 2x15 cab (Prefer something local on this one)

Many more pics available upon request!

Thanks for looking!

sanfordandsonny · #2 11-16-2010, 09:59 PM

I think the pickup placement on this is better than on the eb3
It's placement is more like a Ric.
Bump

lmfreeman9 · #3 11-17-2010, 05:25 AM

My first bass was a Kay SG copy that was very similar this, but I think the pickup covers were all chrome. Nice bass, easy to play and sounded good. Mine was sunburst and was stolen.

sanfordandsonny · #4 11-17-2010, 11:23 PM

Is that squidward in your avatar?
Any pics of the headstock?

ryognbass · #5 11-18-2010, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sanfordandsonny

Is that squidward in your avatar?
Any pics of the headstock?

Yes, and Yes

Here's the back of the headstock,

and the front as well. I can snap a close-up if anyone would like.

**Lazarus.Bird** · #6 11-18-2010, 06:31 AM

Awesome bass! I've always liked the SG look and this is pretty slick. I think the backs of the tuners look cool as hell!

ryognbass · #7 11-18-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Awesome bass! I've always liked the SG look and this is pretty slick. I think the backs of the tuners look cool as hell!

Thanks! She is a real beauty, but it's time to move on i feel...

and I'll post a detailed pic of the headstock, as well as some more detailed measurements when i get home in a little bit

ryognbass · #8 11-18-2010, 09:09 PM

This pic shows the zero-fret, as well as the rest of the headstock. The scratches that you see are mostly dust and fibers, alhough there are a few nicks. The spacing at the nut is 1 5/8", standard Pbass spacing. However, there is a 2 inch spread between the E and G strings at the bridge, which is a strange feature indeed.

sanfordandsonny · #9 11-18-2010, 11:31 PM

I love that string tree!

ryognbass · #10 11-19-2010, 02:23 PM

It certainly is a nice touch! and those strings aren't budging one bit.

Very sturdy bass overall I might add...

Bumparoo

sanfordandsonny · #11 11-20-2010, 07:26 PM

It's a very kAyC/DC looking bass

ryognbass · #12 11-20-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sanfordandsonny

It's a very kAyC/DC looking bass

Pricedropbump!

ryognbass · #13 11-21-2010, 09:24 PM

anyone???

loopee · #14 11-22-2010, 02:23 AM

How heavy is it?

ryognbass · #15 11-22-2010, 11:36 AM

I'll weigh it more accurately when I get back home, but my estimate says 8lbs. I'll post the true weight later though.

Update: My bathroom scale says under 7 lbs, but I will try to get a more accurate measurement.

loopee · #16 11-22-2010, 11:59 PM

Thanks, 7lbs? Really?
I'll have to think hard about this one.....
Do you have a better pic of the bridge? Is there room left to lower it so I can fix the action?

ryognbass · #17 11-23-2010, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by loopee

Thanks, 7lbs? Really?
I'll have to think hard about this one.....
Do you have a better pic of the bridge? Is there room left to lower it so I can fix the action?

I'll snap a pic of the bridge later today. The action certainly could be lowered with due dillegence, but to adjust the bridge, one would have to bend the saddle back, much like I did.

I just plugged this thing in again though, and it ROARS

sanfordandsonny · #18 11-23-2010, 06:20 AM

A little shim in the next pocket makes all bridges happy

loopee · #19 11-24-2010, 01:20 AM

Is the neck thick or slim?

ryognbass · #20 11-24-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by loopee

Is the neck thick or slim?

It is certainly a bit of a chunkier neck from front to back, but none moreso than the allparts neck that I have around. the neck is extremely narrow all the way up the board though as far as string spacing. I've always found this bass incredibly comfortable for medium sized hands.