Product Detail
Inspired by Fender's iconic electric guitar designs, the California Player acoustics carry the west - coast spirit of adventure and freedom. They encourage musicians to unleash their unique creativity. The Kingman™ Bass, with its X - braced solid spruce top and sapele back and sides in a compact mid - sized auditorium body, produces a deep, punchy, and clear tone. The cutaway allows easy access to the upper frets. The bound nato neck has block inlays and a slim 'C' - shaped Jazz Bass® profile, a short 30' scale length, a comfortable 1.5' nut width, and a 4 - in - line headstock from Fender's electric bass heritage. It features open - gear vintage - style tuning machines for smooth tuning, a GraphTech® NuBone® nut and saddle for a focused fundamental tone, and a Fishman® Presys preamp for fine - tuning the amplified sound during performance or recording. A deluxe gig bag is included. The California Series instruments offer a perfect balance of playability, sound, and style. Specifications: Series - California, Orientation - Right - Hand, Color - Shaded Edge Burst, Origin - ID. Neck details, body features, hardware components, electronics, and measurements are as described in the original specs.
Using your Fender Kingman Acoustic Bass is easy. First, tune it up using the open - gear vintage - style tuning machines. You can use the built - in electronic tuner for accurate tuning. When playing, the short 30' scale length and comfortable 1.5' nut width make it easy to reach the frets. If you're performing or recording, use the Fishman® Presys preamp to adjust the sound to your liking. Just play around with the volume, bass, mid, treble, and other controls. For maintenance, keep your bass in the included deluxe gig bag when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use. Check the tuning machines regularly to make sure they're working smoothly. And don't forget to change the strings when they start to sound dull. The Fender® 8060 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Bass strings are recommended for this bass.
