Restored Kay C1 Double BassC. 1939 SN: 4463. Standard tobacco sunburst finish. Upright Bass was purchased with a completely broken neck. Replaced neck with new englehardt neck. Also replaced fingerboard with a top quality pro grade ebony fingerboard. New maple bridge with adjusting wheels. We install adjusting wheels on the bridge so you may select the desired string height. These wheels are so smooth you can adjust them while you are on the band stand as we install the wheels using brass sleeves and threaded fittings for years of smooth trouble free operation.

This String bass is an absolutely great playing and sounding bass. Kay basses just don't get any better than this one. Strong tone in all registers with good sustain, growl and singing qualities. The action plays lower than any player needs it to with out buzzing. Cosmetics are fair for basses age. Includes david gage realist pick up and bow quiver.
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