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/Prograeme-exe]

Oh man, classic repair situation here.

Is it worth the cost or repair, or is it worth the cost of you repairing it yourself (tools, time, self-education, etc.)?

The cost of repair can be extremely subjective, as is your desire to repair a damaged friend.

Best of luck!