Ken Taylor Signature 5-String Acoustic Bass, including Gigbag
Solid spruce top
Flamed mahogany back and sides
Integrated armrest
Glued Nato neck
33" medium scale scale (838 mm)
23-fret rosewood fingerboard with Roman Numeral inlays
Ortega MagusX/B Preamp and pickups
Integrated tuner
Ortega OTMEB tuning machines
Natural high gloss finish
Including Signature gig bag
Taylor A gifted session bassist who has performed on stage for the likes of Marianne Rosenberg, Brian May, Rio Reiser and Peter Maffay, the Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken TaylorAcousticBassis a revised version of his first signature acoustic bass. With a revised body design for improved sound characteristics and more comfortable playability, the KTSM2 is just the thing for bassists looking for a comfortable acoustic bass for their next unplugged session. However, its amazingly professional sounding built-in pickup system with integrated preamp proves that it also has a lot to offer when played amplified. including gig bag!
The Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken Taylor Acoustic Bass with solid spruce top, armrest and Ortega MagusX/B preamp.
Solid spruce top & mahogany body
The body of the Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken TaylorAcousticBass consists of a solid spruce top with all-round pearloid binding and a body made of flamed mahogany laminate and impresses with its excellent resonance projection. The armrest, which is seamlessly integrated into the frame, always provides a comfortable armrest, even on longer gigs. For the left hand, on the other hand, there is a slim neck made of Nato wood and a 23 fret fretboard made of rosewood, which marks the fingerboard positions with Roman numerals.
Ortega MagusX/B pickup system
For additional amplification via PA and bass amplifier and for unadulterated direct recordings, the Ortega KTSM2-5 Ken TaylorAcousticBass offers an integrated pickup system consisting of a piezo pickup and associated Preamp. The Ken TaylorBass uses the Ortega MagusX preamp, which is specially designed for bass guitars. The frequencies of the integrated 3-band equalizer are specially designed for the 'sweet spots' of the Bass, while the integrated tuner always provides a full overview of the instrument's tuning. The system is powered by a rechargeable battery that can be charged via a USB Type-C port.
