Description
Very early Kay Upright Bass from 1937, #786, very well-preserved, includes original canvas cover.
This bass is in amazing shape! It’s from one of Kay’s first production years. It has been played plenty but looks to always have been cared for and maintained. It is ready for the gig “as-is.” Doesn’t need any work. There’s still meat left on the fingerboard, and the bridge is spot on. This bass plays really well and has that big Kay sound. A true collector piece for Kay double bass aficionados.
The bag is still in great shape as well. The original zippers still work and it’s not filled with cat hair! We looked in the pocket for some money but then remembered that musicians only made something like 15 cents a job.
Upton Bass String Instrument Co. specializes in building award-winning custom double basses and offers accessories for the double bass. Upton Bass also services all instruments and bows of the violin family with world-class restoration and repair, to view our online restoration portfolio visit stringrepair.com
Upton Bass is ready to offer advice and answer any questions regarding double basses or related bass topics. Please contact UB at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399. Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. The Workshop (The Barn) and showroom are located in Mystic, Connecticut conveniently between Boston and NYC.
