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Sometimes, I wonder about the really fancy pretty Smith’s And the less figured models that get sold in order to fund them.
I don’t know what grade figure mine is.
I don’t think it’s the most exotic looking but it sounds and feels great just like any other Smith.
Are the Smiths you’ve seen in the wild the more exhibition grade models?
I don’t know what grade figure mine is.
I don’t think it’s the most exotic looking but it sounds and feels great just like any other Smith.
Are the Smiths you’ve seen in the wild the more exhibition grade models?
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Yours included, even the non-exhibition grade models are beautiful. I like to think that mine also falls into that category.
But I don’t really understand about “the less figured models that get sold in order to fund them.”, (them being the exhibition grade models). I’m pretty sure that the price of each instrument in every grade provides profit enough on its own.
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My Smith has interesting grain patterns but it's not the most figured piece of maple out there.
Stunning, is that figured walnut or shedua?
What I meant is that Ive seen some post where understandably some get GAS for an exhibition/anniversary model and sell off their less figured counterparts.
I believe the previous owner of mine did something similar and yes Ive been enjoying it for 11 years now.
And agreed that all Smiths are beautiful. Yours a great example.
Gorgeous! Great book matching on yours.
The quilted maples are classic and the variety is amazing. What year is it?
Cool! Just like mine and it was finished on Jan 18, 1998. They were probably built by the same persons.
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Hi, can someone please help me acquire information on this bass. I have never purchased a Ken Smith, but I am considering this one:
BSR 5
5M6669T16
Can anyone tell what year it is and what a good price would be? Also, any feedback or experience is appreciated.
BSR 5
5M6669T16
Can anyone tell what year it is and what a good price would be? Also, any feedback or experience is appreciated.
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it will have the world re known famous smith sound.
Had 6 at one time 2 bolt on 2 bsr-gn 1 elite and the one I kept my BMT5 and tonal sounds changed from warm to bright but all had the smith sound.
The model is a BSR5M. The “T” is for tiger maple (body). It has a pau ferro (morado) fingerboard. It looks like a one piece maple neck. It was made in 2016. It likely has graphite in the neck. As long as the electronics are stock, it should have a Smith three band EQ (made by HAZ Labs), which can run active or passive. Looks like stock Smith soapbar humbucking pickups.
These are generally solid working basses that can get a range of sounds while also having a classic Smith sound. It would have shipped with a Smith hard shell case, Smith leather strap with straplocks, wrenches for adjusting neck, bridge, and pickup pole pieces, and some wax and a cloth.
Lately, prices for Smith basses have been all over the place, so it’s hard to give any kind of estimate. This particular model is not being made anymore, unless you place a special order or Ken decides to run a batch of them. That said, this model, M bolt on, was the lowest priced model in regular production back in 2016. But it still came out of the Smith shop in PA, before production moved to Kevin Brubaker’s shop. Hope that helps.
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Wow, that helps a lot. Thank you so much! What do you think a fair price would be with the original case?
It's against TB rules to give appraisals for TBers who aren't supporting members, but I can tell you I think that price is high.
Sorry, I had no idea! Feel free to delete if any rules were broken. Thank you
No worries, I don't think you asking is a huge deal. The rule is there because you could be trying to sell this bass for all we know, and if you're going to sell via TB you have to support the site. It's not expensive, well worth the classifieds and appraisals from members in my humble opinion
