King Doublebass

Since the invention of the electric bass in the 50’s, there have been very few innovations or modern enhancements done to the upright bass. There have also been no doublebass manufacturers who have taken the instrument to the level that other electric instrument manufacturers have taken their companies. Until now…Everyone who works for King plays upright bass actively. Whether we are playing in our own bands, assisting touring bands, playing on recording sessions, a hired gun for a short tour or teaching others to play, we are always thinking of ways to innovate, improve or enhance the upright bass. Our research and development department is constant hands-on in loud clubs, studios, rehearsal halls and, of course our workshop. We at King Doublebass are always striving to improve upon the classic design of the doublebass. Our innovations come from the guy sanding basses to the touring professionals who play them, not from some guys in a cubicle.Disciples of the doublebass don’t adhere to the philosophy that electric basses were made so you don’t have to “lug that big doghouse around”. Playing the upright bass is their identity, their lifestyle and culture. The tone, feel and sound is something that you just can’t buy in an effects pedal, you can’t fake it. This is what King Doublebass is about. This is what we bleed MyGen Profile Generator