For sale FS: Ken Smith BSR5P

bottomzone · Jan 16, 2012

Strokey said:
I really don't want to this, but I am putting my Ken Smith BSR5P (Avodire top, ebony fretboard) up for sale. The BSR5P is from August 2011 and it is still like new/MINT.

Price is $2850 and we can discuss shipping if you are interested.

I also have my Sadowsky up for sale. I am only planning on selling one, so once that happens, the other will be removed. Also, I reserve the right to remove this bass listing if I decide not to sell.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

That's a nice looking bass!!! Is there much tonal difference with the avodire top compared to, say, walnut or maple?

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

Strokey · Jan 17, 2012

I have only played one other Smith bass that had a maple top. This current Smith is very "burpy," more than the maple Ken Smith that I owned. And, this bass, seems to be a little brighter. I like the sound of this avodire bass more than the maple one that I owned. One other thing, the switches on this bass really open up the sound. My last Smith just had a little more compact of a sound than I was looking for; this one is more open. But, I think that is attributed more to the electronics. Plus, the top looks great under the lights. It has an iridescent quality to it.

Thanks,
Eric

spector87 · Jan 17, 2012

Any pics of the headstock and the back off the bass?

Strokey · Jan 17, 2012

Here is a picture of the back.

Strokey · Jan 17, 2012

Here are pics of the headstock.

Strokey · Jan 18, 2012

She is off the market.

Strokey · May 2, 2012

This Ken Smith is back on the market. I am selling for $2750, which includes shipping to the continental US.

Rev.Dr. · May 2, 2012

PM sent

Strokey · May 3, 2012

I will take Paypal.

Strokey · May 3, 2012

I am getting some interesting trade offers, but cash is king. I prefer to sell. Send me an offer...

pbasswil · May 3, 2012

How would you describe the B string? Even the good ones rarely completely match the other ones (pitch focus, tonal clarity), huh? But is it close?

This is the standard Smith spacing, not the Wide option, right?

Thanks.

Strokey · May 4, 2012

This is the standard Smith spacing.

As for the B-string, this bass has an extremely tight B-string. I have played several basses, including one older Smith, that seem to have floppy B-string. The B-string on this Smith is very exact and one can hear the note extremely well. Some people describe the low B string as a note that one feels as opposed to a note that one hears. Here, I can hear the note, as well as feel it. I also commonly play on the B string in different positions and all of the notes are exact and clear. I hope all of this makes sense.

pbasswil said:
How would you describe the B string? Even the good ones rarely completely match the other ones (pitch focus, tonal clarity), huh? But is it close?

This is the standard Smith spacing, not the Wide option, right?

Thanks.

Strokey · May 5, 2012

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Strokey · May 5, 2012

I have some interesting trade offers. I would be interested in trading the Smith if I could net some cash. Send me some offers.

I would mainly be interested in:
Roscoe
Sadowsky (especially PJ's)
Valenti
etc.

I would also be interested in singlecuts and anything with a buckeye top!

Let me know what you got!

Lilmo3ef9 · May 5, 2012

Strokey · May 7, 2012

This bass is in perfect condition. The bass also comes with all of the Smith goodies and case.

Strokey · May 10, 2012

All PMs have been answered. She is still available.

Strokey · May 11, 2012

Any Offers?

Jotha · May 12, 2012

Great bass!!! Where are you located???

Strokey · May 12, 2012

The Columbus, OH area.

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