King Doublebass take their bass design seriously. Everyone who works for King plays upright bass actively. They are always thinking of ways to innovate, improve or enhance the upright bass. Their research and development department is constant hands-on in loud clubs, studios, rehearsal halls and their bass workshop. King Doublebass are always striving to improve upon the classic design of the doublebass. King’s innovations come from the guy sanding basses to the touring professionals who play them, not from some guys in a cubicle.

King Doublebass Road King Flamejob Upright Bass Jet Black
The Road King Upright bass is constructed of finest grade maple and spruce laminates. Its maple neck is hand carved and steel reinforced for added strength and comes standard with a top-grade ebony fingerboard. It features a chrome tailpiece and K&K Rockabilly pickup system with slap pickup and mixer. The Road King finish really sets it apart with a hand-painted flame design and hand striping that makes each instrument unique. The price includes a professional setup that would normally cost you hundreds of dollars.

King Doublebass Slap King Limited Edition Glow-In-The-Dark Bass Black*
The King Doublebass Slap King is the imported version of the Road King and this limited edition model sports an amazing glow-in-the-dark finish. While it’s less expensive than the Road King Bass, the Slap King shpuldn’t be considered a beginner model. The 6-ply laminate wood body is constructed with the strongest glue on Earth, making it worthy of any touring bassist. The maple neck is steel reinforced for added strength and comes standard with ebony fingerboard, premium tuners and high quality end pin. The Slap King is painted here in the US and like all King Doublebasses, it is professionally set up at the King shop, so your bass comes to you playable right out of the box.

King Doublebass Slap King Upright Bass Vintage Blonde
While more affordable than the Road King, the Slap King is no entry-level instrument. It is a fully worthy tour-quality bass. Crafted with a 6-ply laminate wood body, steel-reinforced maple neck with ebony fingerboard, premium tuners, and high quality endpin. The Slap King can be easily upgraded with features that fit your playing style such as a chrome tailpiece, adjustable bridge, and pickup system. Like all King Doublebasses, the Slap King is professionally set up at the factory so that it arrives ready to play.

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