4-string · Acoustic-electric (single cutaway) · hollow-body · single-cut
hollow body. single cut. California Deluxe series acoustic-electric bass (2026 new release). Solid Sitka spruce top with laminate mahogany back and sides and scalloped X-bracing for a full, resonant, articulate acoustic voice; single-cutaway body for upper-fret access. Short 30-inch scale, slim neck, walnut fingerboard and bridge, Micarta nut and saddle, open-gear tuners, phosphor bronze strings. Onboard Fishman CD-1 preamp with tuner for stage-ready amplified tone. Finishes: Honey Sunburst, Black.
| Construction | Acoustic-electric (single cutaway) |
| Strings | 4 |
| Body | Solid Sitka spruce top with laminate mahogany back and sides |
| Neck | Nato |
| Fingerboard | Walnut |
| Controls | Fishman CD-1 preamp with onboard tuner |
| Bridge | Walnut bridge with Micarta saddle |
| Made In | China |
Artists documented playing the Fender California Deluxe Kingman Bass CE: Alex James, Charles Berthoud, Chris Cain, Flea, Ian Grushka, Jacob Collier, John Famiglietti, Joshua Martin, Mark Hoppus, Matt Freeman, Michael Shuman, Oshie Bichar, Riker Lynch, Steve Harris, Victoria De Angelis.