New Prices are in effect on all Bass Models as of 1/1/08 |
| NECK | 3-Piece Laminated Aged Hardrock Maple Bolt-On Neck, Precision Handcarved and Fit to Exacting Specifications. Now Standard with Reverse 2/3 Gears on 5-String Models. | |
| FINGERBOARD | 24 Fret Quartersawn Morado/Pau Ferro Fingerboard with Genuine Mother of Pearl Side Dots | |
| BODY WINGS (Solid 2 or 3 pc) |
Choices: Black Walnut, Avodire', Swamp Ash or Figured Maple now available with matching or contrasting Center Block * for more available options see our 2008 Price & Options List |
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| FINISH | Classic Hand Rubbed Dutch Varnish over Stradivari Gold Oil ("Ken's Secret Sauce") | |
| HARDWARE | Chrome
(Gold or Black optional, add $100.) Dunlop "Dual Design" Straploks |
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| ELECTRONICS | NEW Smith B.M.T. 3 Band Eq 18-Volt Circuit with DIP Switches & Master Volume Control (Made in U.S.A.) | |
| PICKUPS | Smith J945 "Stacked Coil" Humbucking Pickups |
| BSR4J Swamp Ash |
BSR4J Fretless |
BSR4J Tiger Maple |
Coming Soon! | BSR5J-Lefty Lefty |
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| BSR5J Quilted Maple |
2005 BSR5J Tiger Maple |
BSR5J Fretless |
BSR5J Walnut |
BSR5J Tiger Maple |
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| Model | Street $ |
| BSR4J | $3,000 |
| BSR5J | $3,000 |
| Note: All $ Include Smith Hardshell Case | |
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| Options Available on BSRJ Models | Street $ |
| Highly Figured Tiger Maple | $300 |
| Top Dots (Mother of Pearl) | $100 |
| Ebony Fingerboard | $100 |
| Fretless Ebony Fingerboard (*Blank or Lined, Side Dots only) | * $100 / $200(Lined) |
| Left Handed Model | $200 |
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| The Featured Wood of This Page: | Eastern Tiger Maple (Acer Rubrum, Red Maple) (also Acer Saccharum, Sugar Maple) |
| Origin: | Northeast USA |
| Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture): | 3.3 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.(3.8 Lb/Ft - Sugar Maple) |
| Weight Classification: | Medium |
| Where Used on Smith Basses: | Tops, Backs, Wings, Centers, & Cores |
| Tone Produced on Smith Basses: | Strong, Round & Punchy |
| Grades Available (in stock): | Medium thru Highly Figured |
| Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: | 3-8 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried) |
| Click here for more information about this wood and other woods | |
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© 1998-2008 Ken Smith Basses, LTD. (All rights reserved) ALL PRICES AND SPECS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
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