Series 2 Kingbass
Last updated on 16 years ago
Posted 16 years ago
We've all had a glimpse of the up-coming Kingbass evolution, some of us more than others :D.
What would you definitely need to see or want on the next generation bass?
Headless, electronics, shape, etc
What would you definitely need to see or want on the next generation bass?
Headless, electronics, shape, etc
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Edited by Angry-Canuck on 19-09-2008 05:27, 16 years ago
Posted 16 years ago
Off with their heads.......!!!!!
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Good interesting question Todd,
For all it's worth(absolutely nothing) i don't really consider MKs new bass as a KB evo,i consider the Retroglide as the evolution model to date as to achieve the desired effect(chrome weave) it required a new process to achieve it.As far as i'm concerned to be an evo or mark 2 it's basics have to be the same but with a new revolutionary idea added.
The new KB mark 2 looks to me to be (shape wise) more like previous models.So really it's a totally different bass in my eyes and not really a KB.
For all it's worth(absolutely nothing) i don't really consider MKs new bass as a KB evo,i consider the Retroglide as the evolution model to date as to achieve the desired effect(chrome weave) it required a new process to achieve it.As far as i'm concerned to be an evo or mark 2 it's basics have to be the same but with a new revolutionary idea added.
The new KB mark 2 looks to me to be (shape wise) more like previous models.So really it's a totally different bass in my eyes and not really a KB.
Posted 16 years ago
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daveski wrote:
Good interesting question Todd,
For all it's worth(absolutely nothing) i don't really consider MKs new bass as a KB evo,i consider the Retroglide as the evolution model to date as to achieve the desired effect(chrome weave) it required a new process to achieve it.As far as i'm concerned to be an evo or mark 2 it's basics have to be the same but with a new revolutionary idea added.
The new KB mark 2 looks to me to be (shape wise) more like previous models.So really it's a totally different bass in my eyes and not really a KB.
I am sure you will see some ques from the current KB when the development stages are more complete
(biting tongue) B)
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Yeah i hope so Todd,problem is if they don't keep the original body shape i can't quite see how it can be called a KB.If the bodyshape changes it may as well be called something else,but it's still the bass MK is using at the moment.
I'd expect that all the KB features,different scale lengths,bendwell,leds,headless will all be avaliable as they are on virtually all existing models.Maybe the electronics package will change?
I'd expect that all the KB features,different scale lengths,bendwell,leds,headless will all be avaliable as they are on virtually all existing models.Maybe the electronics package will change?
@mikepbass
Posted 16 years agoVeteran Member
Apparently, the only person who owns one said it's fantastic - better than the original kb. Im not so sure though, as i am not a big fan of the JJ p/ups...
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daveski wrote:
Good interesting question Todd,
For all it's worth(absolutely nothing) i don't really consider MKs new bass as a KB evo,i consider the Retroglide as the evolution model to date as to achieve the desired effect(chrome weave) it required a new process to achieve it.As far as i'm concerned to be an evo or mark 2 it's basics have to be the same but with a new revolutionary idea added.
The new KB mark 2 looks to me to be (shape wise) more like previous models.So really it's a totally different bass in my eyes and not really a KB.
I'm with you on this daveski. The MK2 KB is really just the name for Mark's second signature bass made by Status. When you think about the differences - headed, JJ pick-ups, different body shape. It's a completely new bass design.
If anything I see its design as being an evolution of the Matrix bass.
:)
I think it's a good bass after a seven year "mistake". Ok, not a mistake, but the original Kngbass sound is too weak. It's a banjo, not a bass.
The full-body/full-top desing is good, but I think the best config is the mahagony body-maple top-Retroglde pickup (with plastic cover) solution.
The JJ PUs are not so good for the King sound.
The full-body/full-top desing is good, but I think the best config is the mahagony body-maple top-Retroglde pickup (with plastic cover) solution.
The JJ PUs are not so good for the King sound.
Posted 16 years ago
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kolbola wrote:
I think it's a good bass after a seven year "mistake". Ok, not a mistake, but the original Kngbass sound is too weak. It's a banjo, not a bass.
Are we talking from personal experience, or what you have heard from others such as Mark Kings sound?
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Is the name "Kingbass Mk2" an official name or is that a nickname everyone has given it until the production models are released. If that is the case then surely it is not an evolution but just a new design altogether. Or am I just splitting hairs.
Posted 16 years ago
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BassBus wrote:
Is the name "Kingbass Mk2" an official name or is that a nickname everyone has given it until the production models are released. If that is the case then surely it is not an evolution but just a new design altogether. Or am I just splitting hairs.
I dont think there is any designation for the bass yet, will be interesting to see that as well
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Gruntfuttock
Posted 16 years agoJunior Member
if they made a headless 5 string stealth version, I'd be saving up for it.
Posted 16 years ago
Interesting, that comment about the KingBass having a "weak" sound! Yes, it's not as rounded as an S2, but it's still a mighty sounding bass by any standards!
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Posted 16 years ago
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OutToPlayJazz wrote:
Interesting, that comment about the KingBass having a "weak" sound! Yes, it's not as rounded as an S2, but it's still a mighty sounding bass by any standards!
Agreed Rich, I was wondering what the foundation for that comment was. I find there are so many tones available from the KB. Perhaps he is basing it on Mark Kings settings.
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