Draken
Kauer's first new bass model in over a decade: an angular, winged-body 4-string built from Spanish Mahogany with a bolt-on roasted maple neck and Lollar Thunderbird pickups.
About this guitar
Draken brings Kauer’s angular “winged” body design to a full-scale bass for the first time in years, pairing a Spanish Mahogany body with a carbon-reinforced roasted maple bolt-on neck and a 34” scale Wenge fretboard. Standard pickups are dual Lollar Thunderbirds with simple volume/tone/blend controls, and buyers can choose 1 or 2 pickups, Nickel or Gold hardware, or swap in pickups from TV Jones, Seymour Duncan, or Curtis Novak. Every Draken is Plek’d in-house before it ships.
Specs
| Body | Spanish Mahogany, angular winged body design |
|---|---|
| Neck | Roasted Maple, carbon-reinforced bolt-on |
| Scale Length | 34" (32" optional) |
| Fretboard | Wenge with Crown inlays |
| Pickups | 1 or 2 Lollar Thunderbird humbuckers standard; TV Jones, Seymour Duncan, or Curtis Novak options |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Blend |
| Hardware | Hipshot tuners and bridge, Nickel or Gold |
| Other | Plek'd in-house; left-handed build available |
Quick answers
- How much does the Draken cost?
- Kauer Guitars lists it at $3,800 to $4,600 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Draken still available?
- Yes. Kauer Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Draken?
- Kauer Guitars. Based in Elk Grove, CA. It's listed here as a bass guitar.
- How long is the wait for Kauer Guitars gear?
- Custom orders are configured on each instrument page and start with a 25% deposit, with the balance due on completion. Orders can be cancelled for a full refund within 7 days of Kauer's confirmation email. Ready-to-ship guitars are also listed. Shop tours are available by calling or emailing ahead.