Welcome to the Ken Smith Basses, Ltd.

This Site Last Updated: May 10, 2008

*2007 Priced $pecials on some Stock Basses*

NEW!
~ Ken's Corner ~ Bass Forums ~

This Site works best with IE & Firefox.....Use Smith Electric Bass Strings for optimum performance.....If Smith Strings are not available in your local area contact us!

~DOUBLE BASSES~

Student, Professional & Master Grade Basses by Gilkes, Hart, Lombardi, Martini, Candi & more!

Click here for Double Bass Bows

QUICK JUMP
Custom Neck-Thru Models	Custom Bolt-On Models
'MS' Series 'Fusion MS' Series BSR 'GN' & BT 'G' Black Tiger Series Black Tiger Elite BSR & BT Elite Series 25th Anniversary	'M' Series 'MW' Series New 'Pro' Series	BSR 'J' BSR 'J-MW'

$$$ - 2008 Price & Options List (print right from your browser) - $$$
Anatomy of a Black Tiger (Black Walnut)	Saw Mill Trip (Tiger Maple)
Click Here for The BSR 'B' & Burner Series Archives

Check out our STOCK PAGE for

Variety & Availability of Upcoming Basses !!

"Name That Bass"

NEWS FLASH!!!

Then	&	Now
	Spacer
Ken's 1972 Recordings - Re-released! A Must for All Serious Bass Players! Click Here For Details		The Music never stops! Ken steps out after 15 years of retirement! Click Here for Details

SMITH STRINGS

Smith NPS Burner Bass Strings are NOW AVAILABLE in Taper Core Sets

Click here for Specifications

SMITH PARTS

Due to popular demand, KEN SMITH Original Parts are now being offered FOR SALE as they were prior to 1999. This includes Smith Bridges, Smith Soapbar Pickups, Smith BMT Circuits, as well as other proprietary parts. Custom Builders, Repairmen, and Consumers can now get the Original Smith parts as used on our World Famous SMITH BASSES. For information,

Click Here

The Featured Wood of this Page:	Quilted Maple (Acer Macrophyllum)
Origin:	Pacific Northwest
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture):	3.2 Lbs. per Bd.Ft.
Weight Classification:	Medium Light
Where Used on Smith Basses:	Tops, Solid Wings, Center Blocks
Tone Produced on Smith Basses:	Warm & Bright
Grades Available (in stock):	Medium thru Exhibition Grade
Avg. Age of Lumber in Stock:	3-13 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)
Click here for more information about this wood and other woods