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Classic 1950s Kay M 1 Upright String Bass, Standard 3/4 size
$2,980
£2,246.93
€2,589.28
CA$4,134.07
A$4,632.20
CHF 2,411.24
MX$56,667.82
NOK 30,606.17
SEK 28,907.16
DKK 19,329.49
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Classic 1950s Kay M 1 Upright String Bass, Standard 3/4 size........ a bass that needs no introduction. Kay's laminate stand-up basses are workhorses that always deliver and sound amazing !This one dates to the late 1950's ,early 1960's... Original Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.. Great playing and sounding bass,, low action,, great intonation. minor veneer loss to edges (see photo) Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY
- Creator:Kaye (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Top Re-stained,, (at some point). Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. re-stained (at some point) minor veneer loss.
- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1062445363122
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