Fender Announces Victor Bailey 5-String Acoustic Bass Guitar

Press release
Source: FMIC

First-call session bassist Victor Bailey and Fender® are proud to announce the release of his popular signature acoustic bass in a five-string version. Introduced in 2005, the Artist Design Series Victor Bailey Acoustic Bass guitar features a beautiful arched back, figured dao body, abalone rosette, tortoise shell binding, a bound 34”-scale neck that replicates Victor’s signature Fender electric bass, gold Hipshot® licensed lightweight tuners (Three-Over, Two-Under tuning machine array), Fishman® electronics and a deluxe gig bag.

Fender spent a great deal of time working with Victor on the concept of his signature acoustic bass. The result is a highly personal instrument, one that could only come from close personal involvement with the artist.

“(My new model encompasses) the beautiful sound of my acoustic bass with the extended range of a five string,” said Bailey.

Victor Bailey is a first-call session player, solo artist, and acoustic bassist extraordinaire who has played on more than 1,000 recordings. Some of the artists he’s worked with include: Madonna, Weather Report, Michael Brecker, LL Cool J and Mary J Blige.

The Victor Bailey Acoustic Bass Five-String is available in Natural at Fender dealers worldwide with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,428.56.

About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s foremost manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers and related equipment. Since 1946, its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Fender® instruments such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s guitarists and collectors. FMIC markets using the brand names Fender®, Squier®, Guild®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, SWR®, EVH®, Tacoma®, Olympia® and Brand X®. For more information, please visit www.fender.com.

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