1941 Kay 3/4 bass
Classic bass was used for orchestra and bar gigs.
Rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece.
Aluminum height adjusters on bridge. Kluson tuners. Tailpin replaced.
Repaired ear of scroll on bass side. Couple veneer chips filled on upper treble bout. Logo on tailpiece is not original. Nut looks like an ebony upgrade. Edges are all sealed. Overall great playing condition with nice resonant tone.
Comes with old canvas bag.
Price: $2000 USD
Here's what Steven from Kaybass.com says:
"I can confirm that Kay C-1 (Concert series) #9146 was built in Chicago in 19XX, and appears to be in standard configuration excepting the tailpiece badge. I have no history on this instrument.
Available from the very beginning of Kay bass and cello production in 1937 through the company's liquidation in '69, the standard 3/4-scale C-1 was Kay's most popular model overall, with peak production '49-'54. The model is characterized by its gamba corners, lacquer finish pattern, standard edge pinstriping, black Kluson tuning sets and rosewood fingerboard and appointments. I estimate total C-1 production in the 13,000-14,000 range.
In this period the C-1 would have had no tailpiece badge or logo. This instrument has no ID label because it was built for sale under a different brand. "
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Classic bass was used for orchestra and bar gigs.
Rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece.
Aluminum height adjusters on bridge. Kluson tuners. Tailpin replaced.
Repaired ear of scroll on bass side. Couple veneer chips filled on upper treble bout. Logo on tailpiece is not original. Nut looks like an ebony upgrade. Edges are all sealed. Overall great playing condition with nice resonant tone.
Comes with old canvas bag.
Price: $2000 USD
Here's what Steven from Kaybass.com says:
"I can confirm that Kay C-1 (Concert series) #9146 was built in Chicago in 19XX, and appears to be in standard configuration excepting the tailpiece badge. I have no history on this instrument.
Available from the very beginning of Kay bass and cello production in 1937 through the company's liquidation in '69, the standard 3/4-scale C-1 was Kay's most popular model overall, with peak production '49-'54. The model is characterized by its gamba corners, lacquer finish pattern, standard edge pinstriping, black Kluson tuning sets and rosewood fingerboard and appointments. I estimate total C-1 production in the 13,000-14,000 range.
In this period the C-1 would have had no tailpiece badge or logo. This instrument has no ID label because it was built for sale under a different brand. "
Thanks