Ken Smith is a New York-based brand that produces the highest quality electric bass guitars.
Their products are truly exquisite, captivating countless bassists.
The BSR is designed for standing, while the BT is for seated playing. This model features the BSR Black Tiger specs.
Manufactured in 2002.
The quality check date (7/5/02) is written on the back of the control panel.
The body top and back are made of walnut, and the core is maple.
This combination, known as the Black Tiger, is the brand's highest level.
The neck is a five-piece laminate made primarily of maple, and the fingerboard is ebony.
It boasts the highest quality in both appearance and sound.
Like the woodwork, the electrical design is also exceptional.
The pickups are original dual-coil pickups.
These can be switched between series and parallel using a switch on the top of the body.
The preamp has a 3-band EQ and is 18V powered.
Opening the back panel gives access to the switch for changing the EQ frequency.
It's only because of Ken Smith that the low B string has the same character as the E string.
That said, the E string doesn't have a spoiled texture, and the treble strings are thick and rich.
This is a masterpiece from Ken Smith, the greatest bass brand of all time.
Approximately 60% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paint show minor scratches and dents.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull - Active/Passive), Balancer, Treble, Middle, Bass, Neck PU Wiring Switch (Series/Parallel), Bridge PU Wiring Switch (Series/Parallel)
Nut Width: 53.8mm
Bridge String Spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34""
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Country of Manufacture: USA
Gib craftsmen will adjust the strings for optimal playability before shipping.
This is a consignment item, so shipping fees may vary.
Accessories: Hard case, instruction manual
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hirayama
Product Photography: Wakatsuki
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The warranty period is three months for used items and one year for new items.
Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
・Failure or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
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・Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
・If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the information has been altered.
・If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
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We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
The item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
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Email: info@bassick.jp
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