Fender Kingman™ Bass, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Shaded Edge Burst
Model #: 0970783164
Summary
Inspired by the iconic designs of Fender electric guitars, California Player acoustics evoke the west coast spirit of adventure and freedom, inviting musicians to explore their individual creativity and disrupt the status quo.
Crafted with an X-braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides, the compact mid-sized auditorium body of the Kingman™ Bass produces a deep, punchy, and articulate tone and features a cutaway for convenient access to the upper frets. The bound nato neck is elegantly appointed with block inlays and is designed with a slim “C”-shaped Jazz Bass® profile, an easy-to-play short 30″ scale length, comfortable 1.5″ nut width, and a 4-in-line headstock for a distinctive look born from Fender’s electric bass DNA. Other notable details include open-gear vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for focused fundamental tone, and a Fishman® Presys preamp system that allows detailed fine-tuning of the bass’s amplified sound when performing or recording. A deluxe gig bag is included.
Bold, eye-catching and unique, California Series instruments make no compromises balancing effortless playability, superior sound, and standout style for those who aspire to play something different.
Features
- Newporter™ Bass body shape with cutaway
- Solid spruce top; sapele back and sides
- Nato Jazz Bass® neck with slim “C”-shaped profile; Short 30″ scale length
- Fishman® Presys pickup/preamp system
- Deluxe Gig Bag
Specs
Accessories
Recommened Gig Bag
FAB405 Long Scale Acoustic Bass Gig Bag, P/N 0991352406 (Not Included)
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Body
Body
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Back
Sapele
Body Binding
Aged White
Body Finish
Gloss Poly
Body Material
Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Sapele Back and Sides
Body Shape
Auditorium
Body Sides
Sapele
Body Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing
Scalloped X
Cutaway
Yes
Rosette
2-Ring B/W/B
Electronics
Controls
Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Notch, Brilliance, Phase, Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Low Battery Indicator Light
Special Electronics
Fishman® Presys Plus, Side-Mounted Preamp with Built-In Electronic Tuner
General
Color
Shaded Edge Burst
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
Kingman™ Bass, Walnut Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Shaded Edge Burst
Series
California
Hardware
Bridge
Modern Viking
Bridge Pins
Aged White with Black Dots
Hardware Finish
Nickel
Pickguard
3-Ply Black
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style
Strings
Fender® 8060 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass (.045-.100 Gauges), P/N 0738060400
Tuning Machines
Open-Back Geared
Measurements
Fret Size
2mm
Scale Length
30.3″ (770 mm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207.90.0040
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Walnut
Fingerboard Radius
12″ (305 mm)
Headstock
Precision Bass®
Neck Binding
Aged White
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Nato
Neck Shape
Slim “C”
Number of Frets
20
Nut Material
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Nut Width
1.5″ (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays
Pearloid Block
String Nut
Graph Tech® NuBone™
Truss Rod
Modern Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Highlights
Unique Fender Body Shape
A refined and modernized evolution of the historical 1960s model, the Newporter is a proprietary Fender design whose mid-size shape and versatile voice is well-suited for many musical styles and players.
Solid Spruce Top
An acoustic guitar’s top is a key contributing component to its production of tone, and a solid top provides optimal resonance, volume and dynamic range. Spruce is a popular wood choice for its clear articulation, nuanced character and tonal versatility.
Fishman Preamp System
With a pure acoustic voice, the onboard Fishman® Presys bass electronics provide robust tonal controls allowing players to fine-tune their EQ, a phase control for combatting feedback, and onboard tuner for convenient on-the-fly adjustment.
Jazz Bass Neck Profile
Inspired by Fender electric basses, the Kingman Bass features a supremely playable slim Jazz Bass neck profile with a 1.5″ nut width and smooth rounded fingerboard edges for exceptional hand comfortable.
Walnut Fingerboard and Bridge
With its pleasingly dark look, smooth feel and vibrant tonal character, walnut is a premium hardwood for acoustic guitar bridges and fingerboards.
Deluxe Gig Bag
With comfortable padded backpack straps, durable outer material, and multiple pockets, the included deluxe gig bag provides the perfect balance of ample storage, road-worthy protection, and portability.