Ken Smith is a high-end electric bass brand based in Pennsylvania, New York.
The company is also known for developing the world's first 6-string bass and designing tapered core strings, making it a pioneer in modern bass design.
This model uses a body shape called BSR.
BSR is a model that fits bassists who perform live, and is known to be used by Marcus Miller and Melvin Davis. (Titles omitted)
This is the BSR 5R-TW.
It is characterized by its bolt-on joints.
Manufactured in 2010.
The top and back of the body wings are made of 4A Wild Figured Tiger Maple, and the core is made of Virginia Walnut.
The neck is a 5P laminate type of maple and Shedua.
The method of making the neck by gluing multiple pieces of wood together is to reduce left-right and individual differences and achieve higher stability.
Morado is used for the fingerboard.
Because it is a bolt-on guitar, it has a crisper sound than a through-neck guitar.
The pickup switch is a 3-way specification.
The nuance of the low B string is the same as the E string, and the texture of all the strings connected is unique to Ken Smith.
This is a top-of-the-line electric bass that we can confidently recommend.
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is tight.
The neck is in a high-rise condition. The current string height is 2.0-2.8mm above the 12th fret, which is the GIB standard, and can be played without any problems.
The body and painted surface have small dents and scratches.
The condition of the electrical system is good.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master volume (push-pull/active-passive), balancer, treble, middle, bass, neck PU series/tap/parallel switch, bridge PU series/tap/parallel switch
Nut width: 44.6mm
Bridge string pitch: 18.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 2010
Country of manufacture: USA
GIB craftsmen will adjust it to make it easier to play before delivering it to you.
This is a consignment product, so shipping fees may differ from normal.
Accessories: Genuine hard case, owner's manual
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product photos: Miura
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If you sell the product within 6 months of purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price. The price is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.
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Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignments, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be made if this is not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that in the following cases, a fee will be charged even during the warranty period.
- In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- In the case of replacing consumables.
- In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
・In the case of malfunction or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions described in the instruction manual.
・In the case of malfunction or damage to parts that have been repaired or modified by someone other than our company.
・In the case that the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the wording has been changed.
・In the case that the warranty card is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty is only provided for purchases made in Japan)
The item will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support shipping overseas.
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