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Ken Smith BSRB Deluxe 5


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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).

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[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

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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!)

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[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.

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[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!!!

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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

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[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!

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