Fender Kingman Bass with Gigbag

The Fender Kingman Bass is an acoustic-electric bass that perfectly blends Fender's classic electric bass aesthetics with acoustic tone and feel, and it typically comes standard with a Deluxe Gig Bag.

It is part of the Fender California Series, designed to evoke the spirit of the West Coast.

Key Features and Specifications

• Body Shape: The Kingman features the proprietary Newporter Bass body shape (a compact, mid-sized auditorium shape) with a convenient cutaway for easier access to the upper frets.

• Body Woods: It has a Solid Sitka Spruce top with Laminated Sapele (or sometimes Mahogany, depending on the specific model/year) back and sides. The solid spruce top provides superior resonance, volume, and clear articulation, while the back and sides contribute a warm, rich tone.

• Neck and Playability:

  • Scale Length: 30" (Short Scale), which makes the bass easier to play, especially for electric bassists, and gives it a slightly looser, "slinkier" feel.

  • Neck Material/Shape: Nato neck with a slim "C"-shaped Jazz Bass profile, a popular electric bass neck shape that offers great comfort and speed.

  • Headstock: Features the classic 4-in-line headstock borrowed from Fender's electric bass heritage.

  • Fingerboard: Walnut with elegant Pearloid Block inlays.

  • Nut/Saddle: Graph Tech NuBone for enhanced sustain and clarity.

• Electronics: It is equipped with a sophisticated Fishman Presys Plus Preamp System. This side-mounted preamp offers robust controls when plugged in, including:

  • Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble controls

  • Notch, Brilliance, and Phase controls to help fine-tune the tone and combat feedback.

  • Built-in Electronic Tuner.

• Accessories: The Fender Kingman Bass is sold new with an included Deluxe Gig Bag (such as the FA-610) for protection and easy transport.