Double Bass King Mortone Bargain??

[eh_train]

Hi all,

I think this is likely a good deal for someone who can do some modest repairs and a setup:

H. N. White Co. King Mortone Upright Bass Light Repair project Solid Body | eBay

I think it's a '50's vintage. It does have some kind of a repair evident at the button, but I think a lot of King basses are prone to that. The neck has some nice flame and the body looks pretty decent.

I would grab it myself (*note the free shipping within the USA*), but I now have 3 project basses to work on, and not too much room in the basement....

Cheers,

Paul (Eh_train)

 

[Will Kelly]

The same seller had an early Kay orchestra model on today as well. I sent an offer for $225 with free shipping and they accepted it. Its a total basket case.

 

[eh_train]

The Moretone sold to someone for $699. Probably a good buy.

Will, I saw the listing for the Kay you bought. Looks like tons of work, but it was definitely an early model.

I bought the seller's 3rd offering - a vintage German ply with nice veneer on the back and sides, for $500. It just needs the neck re-attached (oh yeah, plus a bridge, soundpost, tailpiece, endpin, and setup). I love getting instruments back into playing condition.

Have fun with the Kay!

Cheers,

Paul

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Will, got any pictures?

 

[Will Kelly]

Heres a link to the pics. Not sure how or when this will arrive here. It sure looks bad. Hopefully the body is solid, although I'm planning on this being a total redo.

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