Steven Ayres

In 2013 I began working with Roger Stowers in researching Kay basses and cellos, and with Roger's death in 2020 I've taken over the Kay Bass and Cello Registry and kaybass.com. This research continues, and I've shifted the mission toward owner and luthier services. Interested in hearing from other Kay owners, and seeking documentation on more basses.

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Location
Northern Arizona
Gender
Male
Current Setup
Kay '40 S-51, '52 M-5
Englehardt '05 ES-9
Guild, B301, B401, B402, Pilot Pro V and VF
Takamine B-10
Kay 8991 set up as baritone guitar
Wurlitzer 7771 electric baritone guitar
Alvarez acoustic baritone guitar
Markbass Little Mark II
SansAmp preamps
EA Wizzy 12" cabs
Markbass 2x10, 1x15 cabs
Big pile of older gear
Occupation
Musician, pro publications editor
Favorite Genres
Trad jazz, R&B, big band
Gigs and Ensembles
The Titanic Orchestra
Influences and Teachers
James Jamerson, Ray Brown
Hobbies and Interests
Radio producer, old cars

Contact

Facebook
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Signature

Director and researcher, Kaybass.com: Documenting Your Kay Bass

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