The Ken Smith Club, Part 2

[nostatic]

I can't have basses sitting around that I don't play - but that's me. Right now I'm up to five basses and will likely drop down to four because I find that while I like the idea of a "backup" or duplicate, I never use it, instead using my first-call instruments. If you're not a 6 guy, no reason to have a 6. I'm sure Ken could find you a pretty sick top for another 5'er.

 

[iwearpumas]

I was only holding on to it because its just an awesome bass and I didn't want anyone else to have it. That and the ignorant thought of maybe one day I will actually play it.

 

[iwearpumas]

I put it up on ebay, I figure someone else can enjoy it

 

[notejung]

Just got my new custom Smith.

Model : BSR 5EG
Neck : Standard
Fingerboard : Standard
Body Wing : (5-Piece Laminated w/ Contrasrting Laminates)
Top & Back Choices: extra for "special cocobolo"
Body Core : Top grade Walnut

 

[iwearpumas]

Congrats man, I have the 6EG version of that bass. Killer tone.

 

[nostatic]

Cocobolo and bubinga are two of my favorite top woods - along with walnut.

 

[iwearpumas]

My 6EG

 

[Joelc73]

Greetings all. I have a beautiful 19mm BT5 EG that I'm looking to trade for an 18mm version if anyone is interested:

http://www.talkbass.com/threads/ken-smith-bt5-elite-g-19mm.1098669/

 

[TheSiberian]

Happy to find a Ken Smith Club.
In the art of bass making I thing it's hard to do better...
Here is one of my beauties, Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary.

 

[D1G]

Happy to find a Ken Smith Club.
In the art of bass making I thing it's hard to do better...
Here is one of my beauties, Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary.

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Stunning

 

[Amplified]

My BSR5GN. Got it for some time now.

 

[iwearpumas]

My BSR5GN. Got it for some time now.

Quilted Maple over maple?

 

[Amplified]

Quilted Maple over maple?

Body: Walnut wings with maple core
Neck: 5 pc Ovangkol/Maple neck
Fingerboard: Ebony
Electronics: 18V Smith 3 Band EQ with splittable humbuckers.

 

[nostatic]

Looks like the reverse of that - maple over walnut or mahogany.

 

[Amplified]

Looks like the reverse of that - maple over walnut or mahogany.

Yeah, maple over walnut.

 

[RebopBass]

Can't believe this club is only on part 2...

I just got a '94 Burner, love it so far, playability is insane! Can I get a number ?

Proud to be a smith owner, I hope I'll be able to afford a US model one day

 

[RebopBass]

Loving the burner! here's a quick vid' for fun

 

[Joelc73]

I have a killer 1994 BT5 that I may be selling. I'm not positive yet but I may need to free up some cash. PM me if you're interested.

 

[nostatic]

I've bonded with my BSR5TN but at some point I want to play a BY to feel the ergonomic difference.

 

[Joelc73]

They are easy basses to bond with. They have a really unique sound but it tends to win people over pretty quickly (for the most part).

I like the ergonomics of the BT a lot. The off-set body styles are great also but the BTs work better for me seated.