NBD Fender Kingman

[selowitch]

Any idea what "JTB" stands for?

Your bass has a natural finish. I believe JTB stands for Jetty Black (JetTy Black = JTB), the name for the finish on certain other Kingman V2s per Invalid Link Removed. So perhaps your bass is not a JTB at all but in fact an NAT.

 

[Queue]

Your bass has a natural finish. I believe JTB stands for Jetty Black (JetTy Black = JTB), the name for the finish on certain other Kingman V2s per Invalid Link Removed. So perhaps your bass is not a JTB at all but in fact an NAT.

Cool, thanks for the explanation, and the link. I don't own one of these (yet), and if/when I do, it will be the JTB, unless they start making the short scale basses in other colors.

 

[ba$$]

Hey @BassFaceExtremo - What strings did you settle on? I am looking to buy one of these soon.

 

[Clark W]

Hey @BassFaceExtremo - What strings did you settle on? I am looking to buy one of these soon.

I have Chromes on mine. What kind of strings do you like to play? Anything you like already that you can also get in short scale is where I would start, especially if you're going to run it into an amp, soundboard, etc...

 

[B-Mac]

Can somebody tell me the scale length on the V1?

It didn't look like your question was answered.
I just found out what the difference was by accident.
Fender Kingman V1 34" scale

 

[Kevin Doyle]

Can anyone tell me what the “SCE” stands for? I just got an accepted offer for $250 on a Fender Kingman SCE natural 2014 that is described as “very good condition”. I feel like it’s a steal but can anyone tell me anything about the 2014 SCE that I need to know? I’m particularly curious if these have a gloss or satin neck.

 

[Kevin Doyle]

View attachment 3579903 View attachment 3579904 Here she is, in all glory and at home in her included case, and a beauty shot up top.

I think I'm in love, it needs some work but it's not anything I can't do myself, cheers y'all!

Hey man, this looks exactly like the base I just bought but haven’t received yet. Mine even came with a hard case and I’m getting it for $310 shipped! Do you know if yours is the Kingman SCE?

 

[Karli]

Hey all,

Didn't Steve Harris of Iron Maiden did or even now play(s) one of these Fender Basses? Love the feel of the neck though. Can anyone confirm this? And if so, what kind of strings does Steve play on his acoustics? I love his harmonics that he plays on those acoustic basses.

Cheers from Germany
KARLi

 

[Rohanski32]

Can somebody tell me the scale length on the V1?

My V1 is full scale at 34 inches. This, along with the simpler presys distinguish it from the V2.

 

[Rohanski32]

Thanks! I knew the V2 is 30.3, that's what got me gassing for one of these. My electric is a Squier Jaguar SS 30", and my current ABG is an old Oscar Schmidt/Washburn 32". So, I read the spec on the V2 and got interested, but I see V1s second-hand for much less, so I thought I'd check. Hopefully one of the V1 owners will chime in.

Probs a bit late, but I can confirm my V1 is full scale at 34 inches.

 

[Queue]

Probs a bit late, but I can confirm my V1 is full scale at 34 inches.

Thanks, yes I sorted it all out, and scored a used V2 fall 2020, and have been enjoying it since!

 

[B-Mac]

View attachment 3579903 View attachment 3579904 Here she is, in all glory and at home in her included case, and a beauty shot up top.

I think I'm in love, it needs some work but it's not anything I can't do myself, cheers y'all!

Fender ABG Club

 

[Karli]

Hey all,

Didn't Steve Harris of Iron Maiden did or even now play(s) one of these Fender Basses? Love the feel of the neck though. Can anyone confirm this? And if so, what kind of strings does Steve play on his acoustics? I love his harmonics that he plays on those acoustic basses.

Cheers from Germany
KARLi

I am quoting myself

And: yes, Steve Harris does!

 

[Clark W]

I am quoting myself

And: yes, Steve Harris does!

Sweet!