RIP King Double Bass

King Double Bass is no more. To me this is like if Gretsch folded for guitarists.

Pistol Pete wrote:

King Double Bass is no more. To me this is like if Gretsch folded for guitarists.

WOW, what a shock!!! I thought these guys would be around forever. Hmmm, I wonder if something was in the wind since Lee got endorsed by another mob.

that's crummy news. It's sad to see a company like King go out of business

naaa...partners broke up..
Doesnt mean those basses arent gonna still
be made. wish I could share, but not at liberty to.

I think I read somewhere that the guy who was working in the King Custom Shop will complete all the unfinished orders on his own and then will release new basses with another company. King will also continue, but I didn't read anything else...

Guitarmaniac wrote:

I think I read somewhere that the guy who was working in the King Custom Shop will complete all the unfinished orders on his own and then will release new basses with another company. King will also continue, but I didn't read anything else...

I can say that one of the partners Brad was spotted working at the Murrietta Guitar Center in Riverside county.

This is what Geoff postet over on the King Double Bass Facebook Page:

Quote :

I spoke with Jason today, and he asked me to post this on his behalf:



"I am sad to announce that I am no longer with King Doublebass. This
...decision was forced on me since my professional reputation was
threatened by management’s shady business practices.



It is unlikely that King can or will fill any outstanding customer
orders. As a professional gesture to these customers, I have leased the
shop next door to complete these outstanding orders out of my own
pocket.



Through this unfortunate chain of events, I have been offered an
opportunity with a company seeking my expertise in designing and
manufacturing a new line of handcrafted upright basses and electric
guitars.



During the last eight months, I’ve been working with this company on new
instruments and electronic designs scheduled for release later this
year. I am excited to say that these new instruments are my best work to
date. These new instruments will combine vintage acoustic tone,
road-ready durability and better feedback control that will make any
soundman happy.



The official company announcement will be released in July, with photos
depicting some of the instrument prototypes and accessories, shortly
there after.



Please contact me at (714)664-0436 with any questions or concerns.



Sincerely,



Jason Burns"



Djordje Has set up a forum for him to answer direct queries at
artofslapbass.com

http://www.artofslapbass.com/artofslapbass/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=6&func=showcat&catid=13

I wish him the best. it's gotta be heartbreaking to close the company
he put so much effort into, but he's very excited about the new things
on the horizon.