Hi, new here. Have acoustic pickups 14 and 15 ohm about..arched rectangular and shaped like waffles.double rows on each p/u.. bridge purchased with it arched large two saddles that are U shaped adjustment posts wheeled (4) and posts recede into female body which enters guitar body sitting below base of tailpiece. heavy duty.plastic black trim rings with hexagon ends form fitting the chrome covers..seen lot of p/u thought were cheesegraters but saw them not same..info sent me stated were from Kay bass but not sure..have few imports from Japan hobby not player..new here and can post pics..anybody help me. need spring for 1 also if I could find one..maybe use in project hollowbody if I acquire 1..Thanks to all.Dan PS not at home, load pics in few days,Great Info here wish I found site sooner !
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I can't identify them exactly, but I can tell you they're humbucking-style bass pickups and they're magnetic, not acoustic. The unusual physical configuration reinforces the idea they came from a "Kay" instrument. Those folks made a whole lot of unusual stuff like that, unique to them and never reproduced by anyone else. I'm not sure they're even in business anymore - at least, I haven't seen or heard anything from them in probably 20 years or better. It was a very inexpensive, low-quality line of instruments designed to be flashy and attractive to beginners with stars in their eyes but little money to spend. Most of their stuff was barely playable, and wouldn't even make good firewood.
But, don't take my word for it - I have different standards and tastes. According to this site, some of that old Kay gear commands a decent price on the collector's market.
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