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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: ack1961 on February 01, 2012, 12:47:36 PM

Title: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: ack1961 on February 01, 2012, 12:47:36 PM

A guy on my hockey team asked me if I'd be interested in trying to fix "an old bass" he picked up.
I haven't seen it or know exactly whats wrong with it, but it's an old Kay K5970. He thinks it's an electronics issue.
I know...could be anything - won't know until I get my hands on it.

He thinks it's from the 50's or 60's. 

I figured that if any group of bass scientists would know anything about this model bass, they'd be hanging out at LBO.
Any words of wisdom?

Title: Re: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: dadagoboi on February 01, 2012, 03:10:28 PM

In my experience corrosion on jack contacts and/or pots is #1 problem if all wiring is intact.

Title: Re: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: Pilgrim on February 01, 2012, 03:27:27 PM

Another vote for dirty jack contacts AND probably dirty pots.

Title: Re: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: ilan on February 02, 2012, 03:21:41 AM

Is he selling? I've been looking for one.

Title: Re: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: ack1961 on February 02, 2012, 06:15:53 AM

Quote from: ilan on February 02, 2012, 03:21:41 AM

Is he selling? I've been looking for one.

I'll check - he's on my Monday night team, so I'll find out then.
I know he doesn't play bass, so there might be a chance.

Title: Re: Kay K5970 (original)
Post by: ilan on February 02, 2012, 06:56:47 AM

Thanks!