Recent content by 1953kay

Yeah good idea, do you recognize anything of significance that would make this bass desirable? I personally do not but I've always been curious since this guy I know that works on basses referred to it as a "classic".

Thanks for the reply, I gave $1100 for a about 12-13 years ago. I almost have decided to let it go but its a hard decision.

Ok, thanks for the replies, here are some pics. Inside label reads "Genuine Kay Bass Viol M-1 Model" and then serial number. Some rough spots are around the edges, the scroll in the picture is not the original, the endpin replaced with a better one. The belly on the bass bar side is slightly...

Hi, Could anyone give me a rough idea what I could get for a 1953 Kay M-1? Its in pretty rough shape but I've been told it was somewhat collectible. Its a darker stained Kay and one of the scrolls had been replaced and the endpin replace with a better one. I can provide pics if needed...

anyone have any opinions or knowledge of these strings? the set I'm looking at are nickel flatwounds. They seem priced well. what do you think?

Have a opinion on which would have more volume? thanks btw

I do realize that this is a subjective question and even more so considering every bass is different, BUT I would like to know what the general consensus is between the eurosonics and innovations super silvers. The strings are for bluegrass. I've narrowed it down this far and I'm just doing...

So, I think I've narrowed it down to the innovation Super Silvers. But, I wonder if any would could offer insight as to how they would compare to the nylon-wrapped La Bella 7710's that I have on my bass now. I realize these are totally different strings. As I stated in my first post I play...

what do you achieve by doing this? I might be interested in mixing strings if it will be to my benefit. I've narrowed it down to the super silvers, eurosonics or obligatos. any opinions on these three?

thanks. these are primarily the two kinds of style strings I've been considering. How would you compare the SS's to the Spiro's? How long have you had the SS's on your bass?

im strongly considering the eurosonics. the string description sounds good. But my concern with these is string life. I've also strongly considered, and almost bought, helicore med. orchestral because they are inexpensive but I want to make sure I stay away from anything that'll create any...

i googled these strings and I think that is what I have. La Bella 7710 nylon wrapped, right? that's what i'm using now. or is the 'flats' a different model string? do you use electric bass strings?

yeah, that is the reason I tried them in the first place. they sounded great on other basses, not so much on mine. I've got a great luthier about 15 min. away from me, Alfred Micheals (a bit of a hidden secret). He does top notch work.

Hi, new to this forum. I've got a 1953 Kay M-1 that I use for bluegrass. Sustain and growl/buzz is not a concern. What I want most is thump and volume, but... I've tried D'Addario Helicores only to find they were to buzzy on my fretboard. I switched to La Bella black nylon wrapped...