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Kay S-51, 1940

$5,000.00Price
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A 1940 Kay S-51 model double bass that features laminate construction with spruce top veneer, highly flamed back and side veneer, inlaid purling, ebony fingerboard, ebony tailpiece, and Kluson tuning machines. This 5-string was Kay's foray into 5-string basses, which eventually became the Chubby Jackson model. A beautiful, rare bass in terrific condition!

  • STRING LENGTH: 42"

    LENGTH OF BACK: 44"

    UPPER BOUTS: 20.25"

    C-BOUTS: 14.75"

    LOWER BOUTS: 26.5"

    D NECK

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