Fender Kingman Bass SCE Acoustic-Electric Bass
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An acoustic-electric bass with all the playability of its electric counterparts, the Kingman Bass SCE feels as good as it looks.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Spruce top | Articulate tone, projects well, resists scratches |
Laminated mahogany back and sides | Warm tone and strong resonance |
Standard scalloped X bracing | Top vibrates freely; remains stable |
Fishman Presys pickup system | Maximum control, performance and quality |
Overview
Fender's deeply resounding Kingman Bass SCE has been upgraded for discerning acoustic bassists. Features include a vintage-inspired three-ply gold pickguard, bone nut and vintage-style rosewood Fender "Viking" bridge with compensated bone saddle-all in addition to the classic Fender Jazz Bass(r) headstock, tuners, neck profile and strap buttons that make it such a distinctive instrument.
Other premium features include a cutaway body with solid spruce top, scalloped X bracing and mahogany back and sides for defined and resonant bass sound, stylish body binding and checkerboard rosette, maple neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with block position inlays and aged binding, forward strap button with internal block reinforcement, chrome hardware, gloss neck and body finish and Fishman(r) Presys(tm) pickup system with active onboard preamp and tuner for loud and clear amplified sound.
Other premium features include a cutaway body with solid spruce top, scalloped X bracing and mahogany back and sides for defined and resonant bass sound, stylish body binding and checkerboard rosette, maple neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with block position inlays and aged binding, forward strap button with internal block reinforcement, chrome hardware, gloss neck and body finish and Fishman(r) Presys(tm) pickup system with active onboard preamp and tuner for loud and clear amplified sound.
Specs
- Model Name: Kingman(TM) Bass SCE
- Series: Acoustic Bass Guitars
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany Back
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany Sides
- Body Top: Solid Spruce Top
- Body Finish:
- 0968603021
- Gloss
- Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
- Rosette: Checkerboard Rosette
- Body Width: 3.75" (Front) to 4.75" (Rear)
- Body Binding: Multiple Body Bindings
- Position Inlays: Block Position Inlays
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Nut Width: 2.125" (54 mm)
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Neck Binding: Aged
- Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
- Bridge: Rosewood with Bone Compensated Saddle
- String Nut: Bone
- Unique Features: Fender(R) Jazz Bass(R) Headstock and Neck Profile, Block Position Inlays, Aged Fingerboard Binding, Vintage Inspired Gold Pickguard, "Viking" Fender Bridge, Solid Rosewood Bridge Plate, Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement, Multiple Body Bindings, Checkerboard Rosette
- Series: Acoustic Bass Guitars
Body
- Body: Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany Back
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany Sides
- Body Top: Solid Spruce Top
- Body Finish:
- 0968603021
- Gloss
- Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
- Rosette: Checkerboard Rosette
- Body Width: 3.75" (Front) to 4.75" (Rear)
- Body Binding: Multiple Body Bindings
Neck
- Number of Frets: 20- Position Inlays: Block Position Inlays
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Nut Width: 2.125" (54 mm)
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Neck Binding: Aged
Electronics
- Special Electronics: Fishman(R) Presys(TM) Pickup System with Active On-Board Pre-Amp and Tuner- Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light
Hardware
- Hardware: Chrome- Bridge: Rosewood with Bone Compensated Saddle
- String Nut: Bone
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender(R) Phosphor Bronze Bass (.045 - .100)- Unique Features: Fender(R) Jazz Bass(R) Headstock and Neck Profile, Block Position Inlays, Aged Fingerboard Binding, Vintage Inspired Gold Pickguard, "Viking" Fender Bridge, Solid Rosewood Bridge Plate, Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement, Multiple Body Bindings, Checkerboard Rosette
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted May 6, 2014 by WALT WILLIAMS in ST PETERS, MO
"FENDER KINGMAN BASS SCE"
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I LIKE THE KINGMAN A LOT. i PLAY IN A BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL BAND AND I RECENTLY SWITCHED FROM AN ACOUSTIC UPRIGHT TO AN ELECTRIC UPRIGHT (NS NXT 4 STRING) AND PLAN TO USE THE KINGMAN FOR GIGS FOR WHICH WE DON'T NEED AMPLIFICATION. I HAVEN'T USED IT YET FOR A GIG, BUT I HAVE PRACTICED WITH IT. IT MAY BE A LITTLE SHORT ON VOLUME, BUT I WILL PROBABLY USE A PICK IN THOSE INSTANCES.
Musical Background:
PLAYED UPRIGHT ACOUSTIC FOR 27 YEARS - RECENTLY SWITCHED TO AN ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BECAUSE OF DIFFICULTY IN HANDLING THE ACOUSTIC
Musical Style:
I HAVE PLAYED BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS - BEFORE THAT I PLAYED DIXIELAND AND COUNTRY. I AM CURRENTLY IN A BAND THAT
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