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proto-j by Ken Smith Design

Mfg. & Dist. by Brooklyn Gear
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LOST TREASURES!

 Ken's 1972 Recordings - Re-released!   A Must for All Serious Bass Players!

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Our Burner Series and BSR 'B' Basses were produced between 1989-2001.  Production of our BSR 'B' was discontinued in 2001.  Many BSR 'B' and Burner Series Basses are still in use today. Approximately 2,000 Basses (4, 5, & 6-String) were produced between the two series.
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NEW FOR 2002!

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The New
BSR 'MS' Model
New BSR 'MS' Model New BSR 'MS' Model
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Anatomy of a Black Tiger


Limited Edition Series Collectors Classic
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Lights, Camera...Royalties
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Two Bass Hit
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Jonathan Smith wins "Outstanding Musician Award"
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Ken Smith wins the Charles Ronaldo Memorial Golf Outing.
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Check out the indepth story on Ken Smith “the Bass Player” in Bass Frontiers Magazine June 2000 issue (Vol. 7 No. 3 pg. 12)
 
Check out the indepth story about Ken Smith "the Bass Builder" in the March 2000 issue of Bass Player Magazine (p.96)
 

MELVIN DAVIS (Bass Virtuoso)


Visited the Ken Smith Bass Factory on March 8, 2000, while on tour with Chaka Khan. He's picking up his brand new custom 7EG.  (Click the Picture for info on Melvin's latest visit)
 

Al Turner 'The Burner' (Motown Studio Ace)


On June 7th, 1999, Al Turner visited the factory to test out the new Black Tiger that he ordered at The NAMM Show in LA in January of 2000.  (Click the Picture for info on Al Turner's latest visit)


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The Featured Wood of This Page: Imbuia (Phoebe Porosa)
Origin: Brazil
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : 4.2 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification: Medium Heavy
Where Used on Smith Basses: Top & Backs, Cores & Features
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Bright High Mids w/ Strong Clear Bass
Stock Availability: Ranging from Yellow Brown to Chocolate Brown
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 6-8 Years Acclimated (Kiln Dried)
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