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Kay Vintage Reissue K5970VB Jazz Special Bass Guitar, Blonde

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Color: K5970VB


Features

  • Kel-von-a-tor Vintage Reissue K5970 jazz Special bass - blonde
  • Parabolic arched maple back, maple sides, 3-ply curly maple top
  • Double cutaway, tone chambered, hollow body acoustic type, with special feedback-resistant bracing
  • 1 Chrome "Thin Twin" Single coil blade pickup, single volume controls, single tone control, 2 top hat knobs, side mounted output jack
  • Shipping: Price includes Insurance, Prep (Shop Adjustment, Testing, Visual inspection), Packing, Handling and . Includes Wood Hard-shell Case

Description

The K5970VB Special bass has a long scale semi-hollow body and features a single coil pickup, rosewood bridge and fingerboard. The Jazz Special bass has been the most coveted Kay model by collectors and is very rare. So sought after that even the Fab Four (internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute act) and Paul McCartney wings tribute front Man Ardy Saraff had to have one for his arsenal! It was featured on the cover of McCartney's 45-rpm single "jet", the performance video from Wings for "junior's Farm" And again in the video "ebony and ivory" And was the bass used The band, The Sufaris", in the '60S to record the hit "Wipeout". This edition was developed and created by world-renowned luthier Roger Fritz. Known for its thumps, subsonic low end and slim neck as well as its woody tone, The hollow body construction and exclusive bracing system make this bass Ideal for Live and studio use. The Faux tortoise shell pickguard combined with the Kel-Von-A-Tor headstock gives this jazz Special bass Its avant-garde appeal.

Brand: Kay


Size: Basses


Color: K5970VB


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 49 x 14 x 5.5 inches


Top Material Type: Maple


Back Material Type: Maple


String Material Type: Nickel Silver


Finish Type: Unfinished


Instrument: Guitar


Item Weight: 10 Pounds


Item Weight: 10 pounds


Product Dimensions: 49 x 14 x 5.5 inches


Item model number: K5970VB


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 26, 2016


Back Material: Maple


Body Material: Maple


Color Name: K5970VB


Fretboard Material: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: magnetic-single-coil


Scale Length: 31.25


String Gauge: Medium Gauge


String Material: Nickel Silver


Top Material: Maple


Neck Material Type: Maple


Number of Strings: 4


Guitar Bridge System: Adjustable


Material Type: 31” scale rosewood fingerboard with 12” radius, Canadian Straight Grained Maple Neck, Maple Body, Flamed Maple Arched Top, Rosewood Fingerboard


Musical Style: Jazz, Rock-a-billy, Hard Rock


Size: Basses


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Size: Basses Color: K5970VB
the asking prices on these varies a LOT, so shop around. The body and neck are great. Low action, really good flatwound strings (how weird is that? They appear to be laBella flats), but be aware that this bass needs medium scale strings. The tuning machines are very nice, the neck is one piece without a scarf. medium-light weight, and well-balanced with the right strap, but slight neck dive with a slick strap. The tone is great, with very deep bass, but it is truly a one-trick-pony sound-wise. A Hofner 500 (or any other bass for that matter) offers many more tones if that is what you're after. If you want a cool bass that has a deep, thumpy, 60's tone, this will probably satisfy you. Nice workmanship (better than the originals for the most part). I would have liked slightly better fret work, but it plays up and down the board fine. truss rod works well, volume/tone pots are full-sized, but the jack is cheap, so I replaced it with a Switchcraft. The case is fantastic. I really like this bass. As I said, shop carefully. This bass new can vary by as much as $1000....what?...yes. I saw them for $1600 and also for $450 new. used they range from $600-900. that is nutty stuff. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019 by no
    • A Very Good Replica Guitar but Expressively Dead for a Contemp Bass
Carrying this bass around the thought occured... such a heavy bass that barely makes a sound. If you want a Kay bass then this will probably satisfy you. These are a very nice replica, but the sound is so primitive, I feel I am playing some home made jug bass, working to get any touch of expression in the sound. Kay Bass originally had a very limited use and these are just as limited. This nails the dead sound of a Kay Bass. I was expecting a little more after seeing what Hofner is doing with the CT Hollowbodies. I put this through it's paces on a high end split set up to see if it has a voice. If the Hof CT series sings, then this guitar hums with the pillow over it's head. There is just very limited sampling of the string sound to work with. I was excited to try this "contemperary" version. As a bass fanatic, I found this guitar to be expressively dead. There is really not much I can do with it. There are MUCH better hollowbodies out there, with tremendous sound range. lots of incredible sounding basses. This thing is basically built like a tank, but sustains like a thin sheet of paper. I was expecting the Pickups to do something with that heavy body sustain. I have to admit I was shocked at how poor the white plastic guard and knobs look. At some point I started feeling like I got a musical instrument from the gift shop at a musem. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019 by Craig Thomas
    • This is a true old school jazz bass
It is a passive bass, you may need a pre amp. action and tone are smooth as silk
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021 by MotoMyth
    • Couldn't be happier!
Review Image by Peter H Peter H
Came across this bass on Amazon and was instantly smitten. A unique 50's/60's look, with modern electronics? Yes, please! It arrived in perfect condition ready to play: Tuned it up and played a gig with it this past weekend. Sounds GREAT, got lots of compliments on the sound from my bandmates, AND several people in the audience asked about it after the show. We play classic rock & classic country covers, but I feel like this bass would work for just about any style of music. And the CASE! Oh my goodness. The bass is beautiful, but the CASE is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately I can't stand in front of an audience and play a case, but I would if I could! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019 by Peter H Peter H
    • Jazz II best of the reissues
The Jazz II has the best fit and finish of all The re-issues. A bit more solid than the originals but a very good guitar. I would recommend it over the Barney Kessels
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020 by Kindle Customer
    • Very Cool, Gig it Dig it
Size: Basses Color: K5970VB
After reading other reviews prior to my purchase I was somewhat hesitant to buy one. Upon the unboxing, I was blown away! All I did was tune it up and was ready to go, factory setup was spot on. Does the Motown Trip Hop Chill bass lines for me but is easily suitable for other styles and genres. The case is also really nice. (Been playing for over 25 years have owned many guitars and basses) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018 by Jeff Edwards
    • gift for son in law
My son in law really likes this bass - he's added it to his arsenal so it must be good.Recieved well setup - it plays easy and I have no complaints the case is cool and so is the the bass.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018 by David O.
    • Very low output.....
The bass is beautiful, and plays well.....but very low output! I've got to max the amp volume to get anything sounding great out of it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022 by Gary Cunningham

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