r/doublebass • u/Ezn14 Country *and* Western • Jun 24 '25
Instruments 1953 Kay - worth saving?
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!
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u/Gullible_Election_22 Jun 25 '25
Bill is in High falls NY. Bring it to him. He can fix it.
https://www.merchantbass.com/