The Ken Smith Club

[bassistck]

Here is mine , CR5V 98 with Shedua Top .
Bought it from a user on talkbass (nice guy,great deal) . Great low action on this one and really has a great sound , loving it ...

 

[bass4worship]

Just got my second Smith, sold my first one like a fool; but this one is a keeper / 2005.

 

[bottomzone]

SWEEEEET!!!!!!!! Is that a bubinga top?

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

 

[bass4worship]

SWEEEEET!!!!!!!! Is that a bubinga top?

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

Yes it is with walnut center.

 

[Cliff Bordwell]

Beautiful bass "bassistck".

 

[Federighi]

Hi TB'ers!
I've been looking to acquire a 4 string neck thru BSR or Elite, etc. If you so happen to have one that you may be interested in moving, please contact me to further discuss details.
Thank you for looking!

 

[DONZI97]

Just picked a well worn 1993 CR5 with a 5 piece walnut body, 2 band EQ and old black headstock.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

please post pix!

I love well worn smiths!!!

 

[DONZI97]

Here's some pics, just informed by Mr. Smith that this is a CR5G, upgraded with 5 piece body and neck. The finish is worn through is spots, particularly at the popular thumb spot. That person might have been part eagle, because the thumb marks actually gouged the wood with his or her talons. Smells like an astray too, which I smoke myself, but I smoke outside and don't like my things smelling of smoke. Gotta try to clean her up somehow. Sounds great and plays unbelievably fast, doesn't look the best, but she's a player.

 

[DeadPoet]

Finally got around to make some (not that amazing) pics of my '00 BSR6 with AAAA quilted maple. I'm the first owner and have worn it quite a bit in the 4-5 years I played that instrument. Still have it but it never sees a stage anymore..

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Herwig

 

[tri33]

I have always been a little bit confused as to models numbering systems for the Ken Smiths.

My favourite body shape is what i believe is called the "vintage" body shape? Which is what the first and third basses on the page have. My question is, does the vintage body shap have its own model, or can any model have that shape?

 

[DONZI97]

BT is neck through vintage body, CR is the same but bolt on. BSR is the newer body style.

 

[tri33]

BT is neck through vintage body, CR is the same but bolt on. BSR is the newer body style.

Ok thanks. So any of those models can be a black tiger or white tiger etc... or are those their own separate models.

 

[DONZI97]

I believe so......he has a lot of good info on his own forums.
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[mindwell]

Came from Tulsa, right? Just called on this bass today, but it was gone. You got a screaming deal. Congrats!

Very sweet, particularly the upgrades. Love the Walnut. I have a '95 CR-5 in Zebrawood/Ebony, but mine doesn't have the 5-piece neck or body. You should be able to get the smell out, though it probably will take a while.

Also, I don't know if yours came with a case. Mine didn't. Took me a while to find something that would fit the lower bout, but I eventually went for a Hiscox. Not cheap, and doesn't fit perfectly, but is quite like a tank.

Again, congrats! And it's better you than me. I don't think my wife would have any patience for a GAS attack over a bass that's almost exactly like the one I already have.

Here's some pics, just informed by Mr. Smith that this is a CR5G, upgraded with 5 piece body and neck. The finish is worn through is spots, particularly at the popular thumb spot. That person might have been part eagle, because the thumb marks actually gouged the wood with his or her talons. Smells like an astray too, which I smoke myself, but I smoke outside and don't like my things smelling of smoke. Gotta try to clean her up somehow. Sounds great and plays unbelievably fast, doesn't look the best, but she's a player.

 

[otto B]

Just got my second Smith, sold my first one like a fool; but this one is a keeper / 2005.

I almost got that bass, I lost the bit by $50 Oh Well I am happy for you.

 

[bass4worship]

I almost got that bass, I lost the bit by $50 Oh Well I am happy for you.

Thanks, I got to play it at church and it sound good in the mix. I had a little problem with the B string but a little paper under the string on the nut stop the rattle.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

What kind of B string was on it?

Is there not enough break angle past the nut? (Not many wraps on the post?)

 

[bass4worship]

What kind of B string was on it?

Is there not enough break angle past the nut? (Not many wraps on the post?)

There a high fret on the E Flat.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

I'm sorry I do not understand...