bassjamm Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hi all, Not had this long, i wasn't that keen on it to begin with, but i've since set it up and it's just awesome, the tone is beautiful, but unfortunately, the bank account isn't looking that great so unless i can work things out, this will have to go!!! I've currently got it setup for E - C tuning, but i can quite happily restring it B - E and adjust the action where neccessery. I don't know much about these basses, but here's some pics, and below them, the blurb from the Ken Smith website. I'll be looking to get what i paid for it back, so [b]£750[/b] which includes the built like a brick hardcase (which is a bit tatty in places, but it does the job and is probably the best hardcase i've ever owned). Pics: [url="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bassjamm/Ken%20Smith/CIMG0420.jpg"]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bas...th/CIMG0420.jpg[/url] [url="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bassjamm/Ken%20Smith/CIMG0422.jpg"]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bas...th/CIMG0422.jpg[/url] [url="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bassjamm/Ken%20Smith/CIMG0423.jpg"]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bas...th/CIMG0423.jpg[/url] [url="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bassjamm/Ken%20Smith/DSC00046.jpg"]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bas...th/DSC00046.jpg[/url] [url="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bassjamm/Ken%20Smith/DSC00047.jpg"]http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/bas...th/DSC00047.jpg[/url] Here's the spec from Ken Smith: The BSR "B" replaced the "Burner" series Basses in 1999. Hardware and Electronics are the same as in the Burner Series. The Standard and Deluxe models have a 3-pc Laminated Hard Rock Maple Neck. The Custom Models have a 5-pc Laminated Hard Rock Maple/Walnut Neck. What distinguishes the BSR "B" from the Burner Model is the streamlined BSR Body and Headstock shape. This Body and Headstock have become extremely popular with our "J" Models as well as our other USA Handmade Bolt-on and Neck-Thru Basses. 3 Piece Laminated Hardrock Maple Neck (5 Piece Maple/Walnut Neck on Custom Models) Long scale 24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard with Genuine Mother of Pearl Top & Side Dots High Gloss Polyester Finish Smith BT Active 2 Band EQ Circuit with Individual Bass & Treble Cut/Boost, Pickup Blend , and Master Volume Control with Active By-Pass Smith Humbucking 'J' Style Pickups on 4 & 5 String Models Smith Humbucking Soapbar Pickups on 6 String Models Smith Quick String Release (QSR) Bass Bridge machined from Solid Brass - Black Smith Custom Tuners - Black Dunlop Straploks - Black Equipped with Smith Rockmaster Medium Light Bass Strings Final Set-up done by Ken Smith Accessories Included: Smith Contour Fit Hardshell Case, Smith Leather Strap with Sheepskin Shoulder Pad and matching Dunlop Straploks (Black) Thanks very much for looking, Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) Although off topic, I just noticed you are in Groove Cartel, I sold your guitarist an Ibanez a few years back, and your drummer teaches at the school where I work (although I must point out I don't actually know them!) Edited June 1, 2007 by thedontcarebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 I only joined them a few weeks back mate...they're old bassist left to go back to Holland, had my first rehearsal this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassjamm Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 back to the top for a stonking bass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 Back up to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 back up to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassjamm Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Back up to the top...anyone want to make me an offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 back to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassjamm Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 any offers people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kiwi Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Jamie have you thought about putting some samples up? I have no doubt this is a nice sounding bass and a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 What he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='29915' date='Jul 10 2007, 06:52 PM']Jamie have you thought about putting some samples up? I have no doubt this is a nice sounding bass and a great price.[/quote] If people who are genuine about it feel they will benefit from hearing it without playing it themselves, then i'd do it. But i'd rather not, in my opinion, either people want this enough to come and try it, or they know how good it is to buy it and have it shipped. Besides that, i don't have the facility to record it...but i feel that it wouldn't be for the best personnally. I appreciate your thoughts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I'm amazed no one has bought this. Admittedly these basses are the more budget range (now discontinued) from Ken, but they are still a very high quality, Japanese-made and US-finished, bass. The price is great too, so a bump methinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 [quote name='walbassist' post='30236' date='Jul 11 2007, 12:37 PM']I'm amazed no one has bought this. Admittedly these basses are the more budget range (now discontinued) from Ken, but they are still a very high quality, Japanese-made and US-finished, bass. The price is great too, so a bump methinks...[/quote] Thank you sir...i've played a few of the hand-made Ken Smiths, the US ones...for me, this one was far more palettable tone wise, and feels nicer to play, the others didn't seem to sit nicely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Its the nicest sounding Smith I have laid hands on! I was very taken with it. Go on jammy get some samples up - it will tickle the tastebuds of potential buyers because I fear many will not have heard the unique Ken Smith sound before. Cheers ped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 [quote name='ped' post='30398' date='Jul 11 2007, 07:24 PM']Its the nicest sounding Smith I have laid hands on! I was very taken with it. Go on jammy get some samples up - it will tickle the tastebuds of potential buyers because I fear many will not have heard the unique Ken Smith sound before. Cheers ped[/quote] I'm really not keen to do this mate...i want serious interest, anyone who's serious will want to play this first, or know it's right for them...failing that then i will discuss sound clips with them. Me playing this bass will not sound like anyone else playing it as i play differently to everyone else, as we all do...a sound clip will not do it justice in my opinion! And besides, it's not like there's tonnes of people on here interested in it!!! Patience young sir Ped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Aww I just wanted to hear it again!! Lol. Cheers Jamie ped ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassjamm Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 b b b back to the the the toppppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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