{"product_id":"kay-k-162-bass-sunburst-1950s-1622476","title":"Kay K-162 Bass Sunburst 1950s","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHollow 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"V\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1.10\" (1st fret), 1.23\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e14.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSet-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal \"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.9k\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe nut has been replaced, and a jack plate has been added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The neck has been reset and refretted\r\n-The nut has been replaced\r\n-Finish touchup on bottom of heel\r\n-A jack plate has been added\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eChipboard case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40243081052295,"sku":"U4179158102","price":3397.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/kay-bass-guitars-4-string-kay-k-162-bass-sunburst-1950s-u4179158102-29889372848263.jpg?v=1666439414","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-ca\/products\/kay-k-162-bass-sunburst-1950s-1622476","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}