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Continue ShoppingKay K-162 Bass Sunburst 1950s
4-String Hollow Body Bass Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Kay K-162 Bass Sunburst 1950s
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original, with a small finish touchup on the bottom of the neck heel. This spot has been touched up with black lacquer following a neck reset.
Body Material: Maple Body
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Details: Hollow body with arched maple back, maple sides, and laminated maple top. A jack plate has been added to the side of the treble bout to reinforce this area.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): 1.10" (1st fret), 1.23" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/8"
Scale Length: 31
Neck Details: Set-in maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and refretted, and the nut replaced.
Electronics: Original "Jimmy Reed" style pickup and original wiring harness, with 2-position tone switch and master volume/tone controls. The pots do not have visible date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: The nut has been replaced, and a jack plate has been added.
Weight: 7 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows plenty of nice natural aging, with checking and various chips, dings, and scratches on the glossy finish. The back of the body and neck have heavier finish wear, and the bottom of the neck heel has been touched up with black lacquer.
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut has been replaced -Finish touchup on bottom of heel -A jack plate has been added
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the neck does not have an adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall with minor wear. The construction style of this model dates it to the 1950s.
Case Details: Chipboard case
Summary
Finish: Original, with a small finish touchup on the bottom of the neck heel. This spot has been touched up with black lacquer following a neck reset.
Body Material: Maple Body
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Details: Hollow body with arched maple back, maple sides, and laminated maple top. A jack plate has been added to the side of the treble bout to reinforce this area.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): 1.10" (1st fret), 1.23" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/8"
Scale Length: 31
Neck Details: Set-in maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and refretted, and the nut replaced.
Electronics: Original "Jimmy Reed" style pickup and original wiring harness, with 2-position tone switch and master volume/tone controls. The pots do not have visible date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k
Hardware: The nut has been replaced, and a jack plate has been added.
Weight: 7 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows plenty of nice natural aging, with checking and various chips, dings, and scratches on the glossy finish. The back of the body and neck have heavier finish wear, and the bottom of the neck heel has been touched up with black lacquer.
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut has been replaced -Finish touchup on bottom of heel -A jack plate has been added
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the neck does not have an adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall with minor wear. The construction style of this model dates it to the 1950s.
Case Details: Chipboard case
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Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original, with a small finish touchup on the bottom of the neck heel. This spot has been touched up with black lacquer following a neck reset. |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Hollow body with arched maple back, maple sides, and laminated maple top. A jack plate has been added to the side of the treble bout to reinforce this area. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1.10" (1st fret), 1.23" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 14.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/8" |
| Scale Length: | 31" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and refretted, and the nut replaced. |
| Electronics: | Original "Jimmy Reed" style pickup and original wiring harness, with 2-position tone switch and master volume/tone controls. The pots do not have visible date codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.9k |
| Hardware: | The nut has been replaced, and a jack plate has been added. |
| Weight: | 6lbs 15oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been reset and refretted -The nut has been replaced -Finish touchup on bottom of heel -A jack plate has been added |
| Case Details: | Chipboard case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass shows plenty of nice natural aging, with checking and various chips, dings, and scratches on the glossy finish. The back of the body and neck have heavier finish wear, and the bottom of the neck heel has been touched up with black lacquer. |
| Serial Number: | NA |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the neck does not have an adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall with minor wear. The construction style of this model dates it to the 1950s. |