New Prices are in effect on all Bass Models as of  1/1/08
'J' Series
'J-G'
'J-MW'
'J-C'
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'J' Series 4 & 5-String Bass Features

  • BODY: Handmade 2-Piece Matched Tiger Maple or Walnut Body (BSR 'J') for Percussive Bolt-on Edge or Exotic Body Wings Joined to a Tapered Center Block for Neck-thru Appearance
  • 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
  • ELECTRONICS: NEW Smith B.M.T. 3-Band 18-Volt EQ Circuit with adjustable DIP Frequency Switches for Bass,Midrange & Treble with Pickup Blend and Master Volume Control (Made in U.S.A.)
  • PICKUPS: Smith J-945 'Stacked Coil' Humbucking 'J' Pickups
  • FINISH: Classic Hand Rubbed Dutch Varnish Finish over Stradivari Gold Oil ("Ken's Secret Sauce")
  • BRIDGE: Smith Quick String Release Bridge (QSR) Machined from Solid Brass (Made in U.S.A.)
  • CASE: Smith Contour Fit Hardshell Case is included with all Smith Basses

NOTE: All Smith Neck & Body Parts as well as other Wood Components are Handmade in our PA Factory using Aged Tonewoods from our In-House Lumberyard.  All woods are Dried & Acclimated for an average of 2 Years or More.
New Features and Options as of 2004:

As of 2004 all Handmade USA Smith Bass Models Now come with our New 18-Volt 3-Band  BMT Circuit with Internal DIP Switches.

      As of 2004, we have Merged the J-G Model into the J-Series and   The J-C is also Merged as an option within the J-MW Model 

:::::FAQ:::::

  • Q: Do you offer the Vintage CR Body Style for the 'J' Series?
    A: Yes, the CR (Vintage) Body Style is available at no extra charge.
  • Q:Can I get a 'J' Model with Soapbar Pickups?
    A:No, if you like the Soapbar Pickups, we offer the 'M' Series.
    The     'M' Series is basically the same, but with Soapbar Pickups.
  • Q:Do you make a 6-String 'J' Series Bass?
    A:No, J945 Pickups are made for 4 & 5 String Basses Only. However, the     6 'M' Series
    is our most affordable handmade 6-Strings Bass.

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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)
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