Kays and the like..

[Ken Smith]

I just brought the Kay home today. The Neck repairs came out great as did the new Bridge. I will have pics done next week and update the web page.

We kept the original Fingerboard which limited the set-up job somewhat as compared to my Pedigree Orchestral Basses. Still, It sounds as good or better than most Kays I have played and plays much easier than most. I have a set of slightly used Permanents on the Bass now and they have a nice smooth tone. The soundpost was also replaced but we kept everything else original for those 'Kay buffs'.

With the G-string about 4mm at the end of the FB and the E-string about 8mm, the Bridge is 6 3/8" tall in the center. That in itself is a huge improvement over any un-modified Kay. This was the main reason I have the Neck Stand restored.

The Bass sounds smooth and deep with the Bow and nice and Punchy with Pizz.

[Ron Lacey]

But, does it still have the rattle?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ron Lacey

But, does it still have the rattle?

I have the Rattle in a bag, in tact. It goes with the Bass but took it out. Not everyone like to play with Snakes..

[MattDenney]

Wow, I really really like this bass!! Not so sure about the rattle, but hey..
$2500 Ken? What is that shipped to the UK in £? It is very unlikely I would be able to get this for the fact that shipping will probably be unbelievably pricey, and there is no way I could possibly get over to the US.. hmm. Interesting anyway! I must look out for one in the UK!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by MattDenney

Wow, I really really like this bass!! Not so sure about the rattle, but hey..
$2500 Ken? What is that shipped to the UK in £? It is very unlikely I would be able to get this for the fact that shipping will probably be unbelievably pricey, and there is no way I could possibly get over to the US.. hmm. Interesting anyway! I must look out for one in the UK!

This Bass was just Sold, Rattle and all..

[MattDenney]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

This Bass was just Sold, Rattle and all..

Damn..! Very nice bass, maybe one day then. I really want to look out for a Kay in the UK, but something tells me that it is going to be very very difficult!!
Ohwell,
Cheers Ken

[PaulKing]

Keep looking though ... I've scored 2 old Kays in the last year, immaculate '67 S-9 and beat up '38 M-2.
I probably won't keep both of them forever ... but then again...