【used】Ken Smith Design / Proto J 5 KSDV60J5 3TS Passive mod. Bartolini PU 4.595kg #L12102105【Consignment】【GIB Yokohama】
【used】Ken Smith Design / Proto J 5 KSDV60J5 3TS Passive mod. Bartolini PU 4.595kg #L12102105【Consignment】【GIB Yokohama】
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Description & Condition
Description & Condition
Ken Smith is an American brand founded by Ken Smith, a studio bassist in New York.
Known as a pioneer of high-end active basses, it has been favored by many professional bassists.
Ken Smith Design (KSD) is a line that offers that design and know-how at an accessible price.
This Proto J 5 is a JB-style 5-string model, manufactured in Korea.
The body is alder, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood—a classic JB combination.
The scale length is 35 inches, providing a solid tension even on the low B string.
This particular instrument has been significantly modified.
First, the circuitry has been converted to a passive system, using ALPHA pots and a Switchcraft jack.
Furthermore, the pickups have been replaced with Bartolini 59S72s at GIB.
The routing has also been modified accordingly.
You can enjoy the clear, wide-range sound characteristic of Bartolini pickups directly through the simple passive circuitry.
The bridge has a narrow 17.0mm string spacing, making it compact and easy to play even with a 5-string guitar.
This guitar has been modified to have a unique character distinct from the original.
Please give it a try.
The frets have approximately 90% remaining.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
There are some minor scratches on the body and paintwork.
The electronics are in good condition.
It has been modified for passive use. The pots are Alpha, and the jack is Switchcraft. The pickups were replaced with Bartolini 59S72s at GIB, and the routing was done accordingly. It may have been refretted.
Controls: Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, master tone
Neck width (nut): 45.5mm
String spacing at bridge: 17.0mm
Scale length: 35 inches
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: Korea
This guitar will be delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by a GIB craftsman.
This is a consignment item, so shipping costs may differ from the usual.
Accessories: Soft case, warranty card, wrench
Inspection 담당: Terao
Product photos: Wakatsuki
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