SOLD Ken Smith BSR5GN.....2015, walnut facings/alder core.....PRICE DROP!

Excellent condition 2015 Smith BSR5GN. Whats unique about this bass is that the body core is alder. Additionally, the original owner had the bass but with an extra pin strap hole.....which makes the bass balance way better than with the stock position. The bass comes with the OEM case and case swag. The only defects I can find are (1) there is some light surface corrosion on the B and E string bridge saddles (2) there is some slight discoloration from thumb position playing wear between two two pickups. Aside from that, the bass is in EXCELLENT condition. Specs are as follows

9.5lbs
alder core/walnut facings
ebony board
34" scale
18v preamp w/ series parallel and mid selector switches
black hardware
18mm spacing
5pc neck thru construction
2015 build year

NO TRADES PLEASE......$3500 shipped CONUS

 

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pics stolen from previous owners for sale thread.....

 

In a nutshell, yes. However, I've found that with the alder body, rolling more to neck pick up helps tame some of the Smith burp in favor of a more traditional bass sound. However, even when doing so; it still retains its Smith character. Its just not as in-yo-face as a maple core Smith. Rolling back to en even blend, or favoring the bridge pick up, will bring back the traditional Smith burp. But even when doing so, I'd imagine the bass has a bit more of softer/rounder Smith character than compared to a maple core Smith.

 

Yes. Alder core. TB memeber @nostatic commissioned this build. And yes, I've NEVER seen an alder cored Smith. EVER.

 

Yep to what he said. To further testify, the blend control on this bass is exactly how I would go about getting tonal variation. It is extremely powerful and usefull. If I was slapping, I'd favor the bridge pup a bit and get that signature burly smith sound. If I needed a more traditional tone ala fingerstyle, I'd center the blend or favor the neck pup a bit. By doing so, most of the burp is gone and the bass took on a more traditional bass tone. And yes, the extra pin strap hole was/is money. The bass balances soooooo much better with this option. It's a killer bass. I'm happy keeping it, but I could use the cash.....and I have a Lakland 5594 that is a better fit for the gigs I'm doing. Whoever gets this is getting a special bass indeed.

 

There might be a live recording somewhere. Lemme check.

 

somewhat crappy recording of this bass in a live show. I can try and work on a more professional recording this week if you need it. FWIW, I am playing the Smith most of the set. There are a couple songs where I'm on a Lakland 4. Earphones will help.