2008 Ken Smith BSR5GN

[vision]

Okay, this is a 2008 Ken Smith BSR5GN. The specs are the same as the Black Tiger - figured/crotch black walnut with tiger maple core, Macassar ebony fingerboard, series/parallel switches, you know - the works. I ordered this from Ken Smith earlier this year, and it was delivered to me in April. (As you can see in the control cavity pic, Ken QC'd this bass on 4/21/08. Mint condition, it's only been played in church a couple times. It's a wonderful bass, and I'm only selling it because I just had a baby, and I don't really need it because my Celinder is what sees action on my gigs. Includes the original Smith hardcase and all case candy (wrenches, Smith strap and gold straplocks which have never been used, Smith polish and cloth, paperwork, etc.)

$3300 shipped to the Continental US. Not really interested in trades at this time.

Here's a few pics:

[KJung]

This is the finest Smith I've ever played. Perfect set-up, the cool series/parallel switches, beautiful wood, moderate weight, and lot's of punch and sizzle.

This is a REALLY good one IMO!!!

[bassthumpa]

Yikes!!

[Vic]

Man, I wish I could buy this bass. I've always wanted to check out a great Smith.

[MikeBass]

Man, I was a second away from posting me Alleva to get this.
Then I remembered my wife would kill me.

WHEW!!!
nice!

[Sean Baumann]

ARGH

[bottomzone]

.................now that I've gotten off the floor, WOW!!!! I AM SHOCKED!!!! But I fully understand your priorties. Someone is going to get an absolutely amazing bass! Maybe you'll be blessed with another one some day.


A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

[Dr. Cheese]

Hey Vision, I may be way out of my place, but I will give you some advice since I am a Dad too. If you can swing it at all, keep your Ken Smith. Children don't get cheaper, they just cost more and more, therefore, it might be smart to suck it up and keep your Ken Smith because it may be very difficult to replace it for a long time.

I am not a pro like you, but ten years ago I got rid of my Ken Smith and now with two little ones, a wife, and a mortgage, I have to rob Peter to pay Paul to get new MIA Fender, let alone a boutique.

The only reason I am posting is that I am a big fan of your Myspace page, and I feel a man with your talent deserves the best gear he can have.

[kotzman]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

Hey Vision, I may be way out of my place, but I will give you some advice since I am a Dad too. If you can swing it at all, keep your Ken Smith. Children don't get cheaper, they just cost more and more, therefore, it might be smart to suck it up and keep your Ken Smith because it may be very difficult to replace it for a long time.

I am not a pro like you, but ten years ago I got rid of my Ken Smith and now with two little ones, a wife, and a mortgage, I have to rob Peter to pay Paul to get new MIA Fender, let alone a boutique.

The only reason I am posting is that I am a big fan of your Myspace page, and I feel a man with your talent deserves the best gear he can have.

Got to agree with the good Dr. on all accounts, including your fine playing. I parted with a Smith a while back and am not sure that it was the right move.

[cheezewiz]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

Hey Vision, I may be way out of my place, but I will give you some advice since I am a Dad too. If you can swing it at all, keep your Ken Smith. Children don't get cheaper, they just cost more and more, therefore, it might be smart to suck it up and keep your Ken Smith because it may be very difficult to replace it for a long time.

I am not a pro like you, but ten years ago I got rid of my Ken Smith and now with two little ones, a wife, and a mortgage, I have to rob Peter to pay Paul to get new MIA Fender, let alone a boutique.

The only reason I am posting is that I am a big fan of your Myspace page, and I feel a man with your talent deserves the best gear he can have.

Great advice Doc. Besides Jason being a first rate player, he is a super nice guy too. It's funny talking to Jason. He's big enough to play in the NFL and could scare about 95 percent of the population if he chose to, but he's a quiet, soft spoken, genuinely nice guy. He definitely deserves to keep the Smith if there is any way he can swing it.

[Shelly]

+1...this is your dream bass and you know it. The child will not get cheaper...trust me.

Of course, if it turns out that you're just not feelin' the bass, that's another story...

[vision]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

Hey Vision, I may be way out of my place, but I will give you some advice since I am a Dad too. If you can swing it at all, keep your Ken Smith. Children don't get cheaper, they just cost more and more, therefore, it might be smart to suck it up and keep your Ken Smith because it may be very difficult to replace it for a long time.

I am not a pro like you, but ten years ago I got rid of my Ken Smith and now with two little ones, a wife, and a mortgage, I have to rob Peter to pay Paul to get new MIA Fender, let alone a boutique.

The only reason I am posting is that I am a big fan of your Myspace page, and I feel a man with your talent deserves the best gear he can have.

Thanks Doc, that's definitely something to think about! Well, I know that my Celinder is my number one bass and that is NEVER going anywhere, so the Smith is more of a luxury for me. We'll see!

[vision]

Deal pending awaiting payment!

[Vic]

Originally Posted by vision

Deal pending awaiting payment!

Not the LEAST bit surprised!

Thank goodness!!! I was starting to weaken, and that would've been a big problem for me.

[bottomzone]

Isn't irony a trip? Didn't you recently start the Ken Smith Club on TB? Such is life...............


A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!