FS Ken Smith Designs KSD V70 Natural/Maple 6 String Proto J Jazz Bass *Almost New*

[thomasjbass]

Ken Smith Designs 6 String Almost New Proto J Jazz Bass
Serial# 10050038 - in case you need to identify the bass

KSD V70 J6 Natural / Maple

Two J Pickups, Volume / Blend / Stacked Treble & Bass Control & Active / Passive Switch.

All the stuff that made vintage basses great, designed for today's player.

Finish: Natural with black pickguard.
Body: Natural finish Swamp Ash.
Neck: Canadian maple neck.
Rosewood fingerboard - 13" radius, 21 medium frets, block inlay.
35" (889mm) scale.
Hardware: Chrome tuners, knobs & strap pins. Vintage style bridge.
Electronics: Exposed pole alnico pickups. Defeatable 2-band active EQ. Separate 9v battery compartment.
Controls: Master Volume - push/pull active bypass. Pan pot/pickup blend with center detent. Stacked active treble & bass controls with center detent +/- 12dc cut/boost.
Brass Nut
String Spacing: - 18mm at bridge.
Weight: 10.5lbs

I purchased this bass for $950 just recently. There is not a scratch on the bass. My asking price is $700 which I think is fair considering that this bass is mint condition, cosmetically flawless and with brand new ken smith strings.

[thomasjbass]

Sunday Sunday...

[thomasjbass]

The Cleveland Mavaliers Bump!

[MoonDoggy]

How thick is the neck on this bass? What 6 strings would you compare it to (Ibanez, Spector, Yamaha, Tune, Tobias, Fbass....)???

I had a Proto J5, and it was relatively chunky-necked. While I would've preferred it be thinner, I'm certain the neck was responsible for the KILLER tone. I'm very interested, and if I can move a bass, I'd love to take this off your hands.

Thanks

[thomasjbass]

My comparison would be somewhere between an Fender Jazz



meets a Tobias



who was really great friends with a Alembic Epic



who used to go on fishing trips with a Lakland DJ



. Hope that helps, neck is thick, but very very playable. I am cleaning house a little with my 6's, this and my R Bass in the forums. It is a beast of a player.

[b24mz]

any case included?

[thomasjbass]

I have an older Mono case I'll throw in if full price is reached.

[thomasjbass]

Bump, some good offers but not sold yet...

[thomasjbass]

Fribumpday.

[jaywill377]

Do you still have this bass?...Let me know. Thanks.....

[jaywill377]

Hey man is this bass still available?.....

[thomasjbass]

It is still available for the taking...

[groooooove]

when i clicked on this thread and saw that picture, i actually said out loud "uuuuughhhhh!"

beautifull instrument. if its still around in another month or so when i've covered my bills...

[thomasjbass]

Sounds good! It really is a great piece especially for the price. I've had some interest, and some trade offers, but cash is king on this one guys.

[DeeperMusic]

WOW I've Never Seen a 6 string like this one...Weird (in a good way)
Any Sound Clips or Examples of how this thing sounds online??

[Fire-Starter]

Originally Posted by DeeperMusic

WOW I've Never Seen a 6 string like this one...Weird (in a good way)
Any Sound Clips or Examples of how this thing sounds online??

Here is the five string version, I also have the same Six string that is for sale here. I can tell you they sound nice and warm.

The first two urls I do believe the bass is stock everything, the last one has a diff preamp etc.

YouTube - ‪Slap Bass Jam in B (Ken Smith Design KSD 705)‬‏

YouTube - ‪COLD SWEAT Bass Jam (Ken Smith Design KSD 705)‬‏

YouTube - ‪Ken Smith Design (Run For Cover) my fun version‬‏

[thomasjbass]

Thanks fire starter. This bass really thumps for a great price. And it is absolutely spotless.

[thomasjbass]

Bump for a great value bass!

[thomasjbass]

Had a sale fall through yesterday so this one is still FOR SALE

[thomasjbass]

TGIF!