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Kay Double Bass Viol
This nice 1957 Kay M1 just needs a little TLC to
be better than ever! The neck heel broke, multiple times over the years
(typical of Kay's) and had been poorly repaired. A new neck will provide
worry free playing, and our election to transplant the ears from the original
scroll onto the new scroll will help to retain the character. Some light
antiquing of the finish and it will be hard to tell this is not the original
neck & scroll!
This is Noah's first solo repair under Gary's
watchful eye. The neck foot and dovetail have been re-carved on the replacement neck in order
to achieve a higher projection (Kay's are very low). This slightly higher
projection will allow for a taller bridge, and a sweeter, more powerful tone.
The female end of the dovetail (original neck block) was shimmed on all three
planes and the neck was chalk fit to ensure 100% contact (Kay neck joints only
touch on the sides, not the bottom).
A full setup and this bass is off to the new
owner!
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