KAY K162 electronic bass, catalogued 1953-'57 (USA)
(better known as the "Jimmy Reed" or the "Howlin Wolf" bass)
This was Kay's first entry in the electric-bass category.
Original - No reïssue !
The range, tuning and sound of a big bass.

- 30 1/4 inch scale
- overall lenght: 44 inches
- width of body: 15 inches
- depth: 2 7/8 inches

Between 1952 and 1964 Kay Guitar Company produced a high quality professional line of instruments with unique design and features. The Kay Professional Series became synonymous with the rich, gutsy BLUES-JAZZ sound that eventually became rock. This unique BLUES sound was not available from any other guitar of this time. Part of this special sound came from the triple chamber design and the hand wound blade pickips.
The combination of the hand wound pickups and seperate center chamber give off a mellow, clean sound with natural sustain. It became a favorite of blues players because of its unique design that allowed for the extra biting natural distortion wthout feedback.
The KAY 162 has a unique feature, a swtch off the high frequencies to produce that "UPRIGHT BASS SOUND", but can also be switched off to give that punchy jazz sound. This sound is the result of the electric FLATWOUND bass strings on the instrument.

Bieden vanaf 6.000 euro.