DESCRIPTION
This bass is nothing but Fun! For your consideration a 1960s Kay KS5961 Value Leader! To think if you grew up in the Sixtys this could have been your first bass. How cool! Tons of personality in this American made bass. Short scale, light weight (hollow body), deep woody bass tones, rad aluminum face plate; just fun through in through.
Specs! 24.5″ scale length. Nut width measures 1-11/16ths. Maple neck with a depth measuring .94″ at the first fret and 1.02″ at the 12th fret. Maple fingerboard with a 10″ radius. A partial headstock break has been professionally repaired. The original 18 brass frets are in good conditions. Awesome aluminum Kay face plate logo. Individual Kluson style tuners. Hollow body constructed out maple. Sunburst finish. Original single coil pick up. Adjustable maple bridge. Trapezoid tailpiece. Original aluminum checkerboard pick guard and cavity cover. Does not include a case. Weighs 4 pounds and 12 ounces.
Its hard to not wanna keep this bass! Super fun to play. Nice action, comfortable neck and great light weight. Great bass tone. Funky, woody and fat. Would be make a great companion for any studio, living room or practice space. Tons of good vibes oozing out of this little short scale bass. Whether to practice something your working on or write a new idea this bass has got you covered!
DETAILS
Year: 1960s
Model: KS5961 Value Leader
Serial: NA
Finish: Sunburst
Case: Does not include a case.
Weight: 4 pounds and 12 ounces.
Condition: This bass is in good condition.
Modifications: A partial headstock break has been professionally repaired.
Comments: Just an absolute ball to play!