| 1937 Kay M-4 Maestro bass |
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We have a rare Kay bass for sale on consignment. According to Kay bass expert Roger Stowers less than 100 of these were made. Serial number #1753 dates this bass as a pre production model. The condition is good. There are a few missing laminate pieces which could be replaced to bring the bass to an excellent restored condition. The instrument was never used in the public schools. Some nice features includes a blonde finish with highly flamed maple, engraved tuning plates, carved scroll, three piece neck with a center "skunk stripe" layer as well as prominent quilted maple figure in the neck. Disclosure: a crack in the scroll chin has been repaired by this shop but the break was pinned correctly and the reinforcement is not visible. The playing setup has been improved. We installed a new ebony fingerboard, new French bridge and a nice endpin. Comes with an engraved Kay German bow dating from the original purchase (1938). $3500. Includes a substantial hard/soft case for touring.
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