J Ferro Basses Introduces Kilian Duarte KD-5ES Bass

J Ferro Basses was showing their full lineup at the NAMM Show this year including the brand new Kilian Duarte KD-5ES bass. Based on their Escalon model, it features a mahogany body with a solid flame maple top, a five-piece maple and mahogany neck, and a maple fingerboard with black pearl inlays.

J Ferro Basses Kilian Duarte KD-5ES Bass

Electronics include custom wound J Ferro pickups matched to their FTM-3 active 3-band preamp. Its controls are Volume, Balance, Bass, Mid, and Treble.

The J Ferro Basses Kilian Duarte KD-5ES is available for direct order for $999.

J Ferro Basses Kilian Duarte KD-5ES Bass Specs:

Construction:Neck Through
Scale Length:35″
Body:Mahogany
Top:Solid Flame
Neck:5-Piece Maple/Mahogany
Neck Shape:Thin U Contour (1st fret - 21mm, 12th fret - 23mm)
Fingerboard:Maple with Black Pearl inlays
Finish:Natural Gloss
Nut Type:Graphite
Nut Width:1.77″ (45mm)
Frets:24
Fingerboard Radius:15.75″ (400mm)
Hardware Color:Black
Truss Rod:Double Action
Tuners:J Ferro JFT-32 3x2 Tuners
Bridge:JB-15. 17mm String Spacing, String Through Bridge Feature
Neck Pickup:J Ferro FJ24-5N featuring an Alnico 5 Magnet/ Formvar Wire
Bridge Pickup:J Ferro FM24-5 pickup featuring an Alnico 5 Magnet/ Formvar Wire
Electronics:J Ferro FTM-3, Active 3 Band EQ
Electronics Layout:Vol/Bal w/a FTM-3, 3 Band EQ
Gig Bag Model:JFB-100
Gig Bag:Included

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