DAVID KING BASS GUITAR SYSTEMS

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 helps you maintain the most beneficial playing position... My headless tuning system is hand machined out of solid brass or aluminum in several string widths and comes in 4, 5, 6, and 7 string versions to accommodate most players. My string locking mechanism uses conventional bass strings. The headless tuning system further enhances reliability by eliminating string "stretching" and the need to re-tune frequently. The flaired neck cap gives the bass a familiar feel and keeps your left hand from falling off the end of the neck... Bass players were immediately receptive to my ideas. I sold my next prototype basses to Aston "Familyman" Barret and Jr. Marvin of the Wailers, who passed through town in 1988, proving the commercial viability of a compact electric bass. I spent the next 4 years refining my..

Primary location: Portland United States