David King builds custom traditional and headless bass guitars in the $2100-$9500 range using unique, ergonomic designs from exotic woods and materials for professional players.

David King basses are compact, lightweight, perfectly balanced and comfortable. I have chosen a headless approach with a hand carved, highly contoured body that fits the human torso and …

David King basses are compact, lightweight, perfectly balanced and comfortable. I have chosen a headless approach with a hand carved, highly contoured body that fits the human torso and …

David King builds custom traditional and headless bass guitars in the $2900-$9500 range using unique, ergonomic designs for bass players of all levels. Portland, OR USA Phone (503)-282 …

Design considerations for ordering a custom bass guitar. Starting points, things to think about: What is most important to you for this instrument?

I started playing bass in 1983 at the suggestion of my best friend, Nick Sowles, a drummer. My first bass was a 1973 Fender "P" bass on which I learned to play a few Police songs through a …

David King: Many of a bass guitar's important aspects were conclusively worked out by Leo Fender from the very beginning. The scale length, the pick up positions, where the bass sits …

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Batteries are installed and the bass is tested and played for an hour or two to determine proper pickup heights and finalize the set up. The best test is a rehearsal or a gig so I can really hear …

Most people will find the the "Bright" pickups midrangy and bass shy though they excel at giving a voice-like quality to solo bass and can give a very percussive attack and "growl". The "Deep" …