Recent content by JerryW

Jake, What do you mean about leaving a space in the neck block when resetting a neck on a Kay? Thanks, Jerry

I just picked up a Framus bass at my local pawn shop. I checked the Framus vintage web site and found out it's a 1970 model, but which model I'm unsure of. (Wish I could post a picture and maybe can later) By looking over the web site it's like the Sorento or Cavalleer body style's, but...

I've recently pulled some of my old bass gear out of the closet, and I've got some questions on matching an amp head to speakers. I've read enough stickys here to make my head swim, but they seem to be all over the place for a simple question. My amp head is an old Acoustic 220 - 170 watts...

Thanks for the information. Any recommendations for a preamp? Jerry

Texx, I, like you, took a somewhat ill advised leap into buying a Kay bass without actually seeing and holding it. I live in an area away from major cities, so access to used uprights is nonexistant. I had a friend travelling to Chicago and at the last minute I saw an ad for a '51 C-1 Kay...

Thanks for the good information Bill. Ya know, for many years in my younger days I got by playing a Fender Jazz Bass thru an old Fender Bassman amp. Now, so many options and everyone looking to capture their own sound. Not bad I guess, but it sure is a different world. Anyway, I sure am...

Hi everyone. I'm bascially an old electric bass player who was challenged by some other mid life crisis players to join them in bluegrass and traditional music. You've heard the story many times, but I ended up with a '51 C Kay with steel strings. I now have Innovation SuperSlaps on it...

Paul, That's it exactly, and after I looked at it better I agree with you, it's not worth trying to add adjusters to. It's just that I'm always looking to make something I need out of something I don't. I think I'll just order an adjustable bridge and try to fit it myself. I ordered the...

The only reason for changing the bridge is to get the strings higher. It was set up for orchestra playing, and the strings are to low for the rockabilly and bluegrass I want to play. I'd also like to get more volume from it. If I'm going in the wrong direction here, please let me know. The...

My 1950 Kay was warped around the F holes when I got it, but I'm wondering how common this is? The edge of the F hole closest to the middle is about 1/4 inch lower than the outside edge of the F hole opening. It came with steel orchestra strings on it and I'm changing it to Innovation Silver...