Recent content by Nortega

Most Kays of this era are a 5/16 nut. Find a thin walled socket to clear the narrow opening. Sometimes I slide the socket down onto the nut and use a straight blade screwdriver to spin the socket. Go slow and if you turn the nut more than 1/4 tighter, let the bass sit for a while. Watch how the...

These can actually be made to play really well, and is a cheap, fun way to get into a short scale bass... esp at this price!

Great price. Great bass. I should sell my natural to get this one... Bump for you.

Got it. It is beautiful. Exactly as described. Great tone, and stock looking epoxy job.

I have shipping confirmation and I'm waiting delivery. So far a great seller to deal with. Will report on receipt.

Paypaling funds now.

Hmmm... I just picked up a simular build. No clue what this is exactly, but damn if it doesn't play VERY well. Might be the best intonated short scale I own. The back of my plate is the same (5 screws) except it says "MADE IN JAPAN"... My pickup is way different, reminds me of those Harmony Gold...

So here's one I just picked up. After fiddling with it for a few hours, the setup was complete, and it is a brillant player. I'm shocked! I've got some other 60's & 70's MIJ basses, but this one is just short (scale) of amazing. One catch, does ANYONE have ANY IDEA what brand, model, and/or year...