Kay K5970 (original)

[ack1961]

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?

[dadagoboi]

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

[Pilgrim]

Another vote for dirty jack contacts AND probably dirty pots.

[ilan]

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

[ack1961]

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.

[ilan]

Thanks!