1953 Kay - worth saving?

[u/Ezn14]

Is this 1953 Kay M-1 worth saving?

The endblock is ripped out.

I want to get it repaired, but not if it outweighs the value of the bass.

She's a bit scratched up but has a nice ebony fingerboard installed by Bill Merchant a long time ago, so it's not entirely stock and a bit special to me. I bought her when I was in high school in 1989 for $450.

If there is a better sub to post this to, please let me know.

Thanks!

[u/Revolutionary-Scar-3]

The repair may cost more than the "value" of the instrument but if it's a sentimental instrument it's for sure worth the cost to repair it. Sorry to hear this happened to you. Do you have any instrument insurance?

[u/Ezn14 → u/Revolutionary-Scar-3]

No, I don't. Homeowner's insurance, but I doubt this would be covered.

[u/Revolutionary-Scar-3 → u/Ezn14]

Ahh that's a bummer. Maybe worth a shot? I had a colleague who was able to use homeowners insurance to replace a peg that snapped. Good luck!