David King Bass Review

bassicmelodies · #1 02-22-2013, 11:59 AM

Greetings,
I have had a number of requests for sound clips from this bass, so I've written a review and made a number of samples of the bass' dry sound.

So here's a link to my blog entry for all who are interested in reading and hearing it.

Enjoy.

TolerancEJ · #2 02-22-2013, 12:10 PM

David King's basses look so wicked. My favorite design from his website is the A Bass. It is such a unique design.

http://www.kingbass.com/bassdesc/leblanc.html

There must be something in the water in Oregon... One state contains David King, Chris Benavente, Fred Bolton (Bee Basses), Dave Maize, among others.

Sort of beckons me when I think that Vancouver (Canada) is really not very far away from Oregon. If ever I dediced to buy one, I would drive to pick it up instead of having it shipped.

bassicmelodies · #3 02-22-2013, 12:17 PM

The water is pretty sweet, literally. Coming home from anywhere is a treat, just for the tap. That bass is beautiful, David let me borrow one of his B basses while I was working with him, that model is fantastic too. I'm pretty sure if I was to get another one from him it would be a B.

TolerancEJ · #4 02-22-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bassicmelodies

The water is pretty sweet, literally. Coming home from anywhere is a treat, just for the tap. That bass is beautiful, David let me borrow one of his B basses while I was working with him, that model is fantastic too. I'm pretty sure if I was to get another one from him it would be a B.

That looks awesome. I have a question. I noticed the controls are placed along the side of the body/upper horn. Do they tend to get in the way? Does your arm accidentally hit the knob(s)/switch(es)?

bassicmelodies · #5 02-22-2013, 02:13 PM

It took a little getting used to, but once I was comfortable with the position of the controls, I didn't have issues with accidental shifts.

TapyTap · #6 02-22-2013, 03:17 PM

What a great tone! I particularly love the piezo sound on this bass. I wish more people would provide quality reviews/audio demos such as this. Well done.

nagarjuna · #7 02-23-2013, 02:49 PM

Hey bassicmelodies, some bass you just got yourself. It's really a work of art. Do you think you could possibly take some pictures of it? It's such a grand work of carving, it really deserves some close inspection. Would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy your bass!

bassicmelodies · #8 02-24-2013, 01:25 PM

Yup, Tuesday I'll have a friend of mine work with me on photos of the bass. Soon...

bassicmelodies · #9 02-27-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nagarjuna

Do you think you could possibly take some pictures of it?

Alright Nagarjuna, here ya go!

Here's a link to the full album

hope you enjoy

nagarjuna · #10 02-27-2013, 06:02 PM

Thank you, sir. I've been a fan of David King for many years. He's an incredible craftsman and pioneer, really. Great shots, by the way. Enjoy playing her.

hifibass · #11 03-09-2013, 01:40 PM

My basses aren't as pretty as the single-cut but damn they play and sound great.

http://s1137.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=3

bassicmelodies · #12 03-09-2013, 09:03 PM

hifi, I think you're link is broken, can anybody else verify this?

Dan Knowlton · #13 03-10-2013, 08:41 AM

Link works for me.

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Originally Posted by bassicmelodies

hifi, I think you're link is broken, can anybody else verify this?

Kirk Bryant · #14 03-11-2013, 02:51 AM

David's work is stellar. I just met him last summer at a hand made musical instrument event at a local college. Really a great guy who does wonderfull work. I wish I could afford to have him build me a bass. I saw and played some of his basses all great. And if you want some custom wood knobs go to his site and see the beautyfull custom knobs in a kalideascope of woods and colors. Simply lovely! He will do pretty much anything you want.

fretno · #15 03-11-2013, 05:48 AM

yup super nice guy & gifted builder . He also makes some of the best knobs and pickup rings on the planet .