Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Bridges

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Endpins

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Manufacturer Logo Badges

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Necks and Fingerboards

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Nuts and Saddles

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Tailpieces and Tailpiece Cable

Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Tuning Machines

Upright Bass Bridges:  Adjustable Bridges

Upright Bass Bridges:  Fixed (Solid) Bridges

Parts: Things to repair/rehab/rebuild a Kay Bass

Manufactured by: Gollihur Buyer's Guide

Parts for Repair or Restoration of a Kay Bass
A Special "Buyer's Guide" from Bob and Mark

If you're piecing together an old Kay bass, you're probably going to need a few things. Here is a collection of parts from Engelhardt (the company who continued building the same basses after Kay closed up shop) and others - this list puts everything we have in one place, and should make your repair or restoration a little easier!

Hint: You can order the parts directly from this page; you can also click the links to the full product pages (see "RELATED ITEMS" at the bottom of the page) for a more complete description.

The Choices:

• Replacement Nut: Nice, pre-shaped ebony Nut to replace your worn or miscut nut.
  
• Replacement Saddle: Ebony saddle to replace your damaged or missing saddle.
  
• Tailgut Selection: Several options, including adjustable nylon, stranded steel and Kevlar.
  
• Kay Tailpiece Badge: Some Kay basses came with a name badge on the front of the tailpiece - this nicely-made reproduction item adds that nice touch to your bass!
  
• Replacement Volutes (Scrolls): Kays generally have the scrolls carved seperately carved and added to the pegbox; this set of replacements will help you out if you're missing one (or both). May need some slight modification, depending on the year of your bass.
  
• Kay Stock Endpin: The original, 1/2" steel endpin; we carry both the complete assembly (with the collar), as well as the replacement endpin shaft alone. Includes the rubber cap to cover the point.
  
• Fixed Bass Bridge: These standard "fixed" bridges are made of a high grade of densely-grained maple. A worthy upgrade to (often inferior) stock bridges. ¾ size fits most standard Kay models.
  
• Jatoba Tailpiece: For the models which came with rosewood bridges and fingerboards, these Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry) tailpieces are the modern equivalent (rosewood is now considered endangered)...
  
• Adjustable Bass Bridge: Adjustable bridges let you adjust the action for different styles of play, and fine-tune the string height to meet your personal needs! A free set of Gollihur Music instructions for installing your new bridge is included. ¾ size fits most standard Kay models.
  
• Jatoba and Ebony Fingerboards: These Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry) and Ebony fingerboards are made by Engelhardt for their 3/4 size basses. They will fit Kay and Engelhardt basses, or may be modified for other instruments or projects...
  
• Tuning Machines: Standard Tuning Machines made in Germany! Available in sets of four single machines, or two to a side on plates. Plated machines fit our necks, below - may require some "filling and re-drilling" on some Kay necks, depending on the year.
  
• Maple Neck: These 3/4 size hard maple necks are made by Engelhardt for their basses, and can be used for your Kay/Engelhardt restoration. Dovetails changed over the years, so some shimming may be neccessary - but they fit most Kay models with little modification.
  

Kay Metal Logo Emblem (Badge) for Bass Tailpiece

Brand your Kay bass with this reissue tailpiece emblem! This polished stainless steel reproduction is based on the original and is easily installed into your existing - or new - tailpiece...

3/4 Upright Bass Adjustable Bridge

Adjustable bridges let you adjust the action for different styles of play, and fine-tune the string height to meet your personal needs! A free set of Gollihur Music instructions for installing your new bridge is included...

FIXED Standard Bridge for Double Bass, 3/4 size

These standard "fixed" bridges are made of a high grade of densely-grained maple. A worthy upgrade to (often inferior) stock bridges.

Engelhardt/Kay Upright Bass Stock Endpin

This endpin assembly is the type being used for current Engelhardt upright basses and will fit Kay basses as well. Buy the whole assembly or just the shaft...

Engelhardt/Kay Upright Bass Replacement Volute (Scroll) PAIR Volutes

These are the all wood scroll pieces currently used by Engelhardt on their ES and EG basses...

Engelhardt Replacement Double Bass Fingerboards

These Brazilian Cherry and Ebony fingerboards are made by Engelhardt for their 3/4 size basses. They will fit Kay and Engelhardt basses, or may be modified for other instruments or projects...

Engelhardt Metal Logo Emblem (Badge) for Bass Tailpiece

Brand your Engelhardt bass with this tasteful tailpiece emblem! This .055 inch polished stainless steel logo is easily installed on your existing tailpiece without even removing it...

Neck for upright bass, 3/4 size - maple w/wood volutes

These 3/4 size hard maple necks are made by Engelhardt for their basses, and can be used for your Kay/Engelhardt restoration, or even your custom bass project...

Ebony Upright Bass Nut

This replacement nut blank is made of quality ebony...

Ebony Upright Bass Saddle

This nice ebony saddle is pre-shaped to ease installation.

Jatoba Tailpiece for Upright Bass

These Jatoba (hardwood) tailpieces are made by Engelhardt for their EM-1 model 3/4 size basses...

Tailpiece cables for Upright Bass - Selection

From Kevlar to stranded steel and nylon, we have several options for your tailpiece-mounting needs...

Standard Tuning Machines (Keys, Tuners) for Upright Bass

Standard Tuning Machines made in Germany! Available in sets of four single machines, or two to a side on plates...