Ken Smith, based in Pennsylvania, New York, is known for crafting the finest electric basses.
The company is also known for developing the world's first six-string bass and designing tapered-core strings, making it a pioneer in modern bass design.
This model features a body shape known as the BSR.
The BSR is a model suited to live-performing bassists, known for being used by Marcus Miller and Melvin Davis. (Titles omitted)
This is the BSR5MS.
Manufactured in 2007.
The top and back of the body wings are made of walnut, and the core is made of maple.
The neck features a through-joint and a 3-ply laminate maple neck.
The technique of gluing multiple pieces of wood together to create the neck minimizes left-right and individual differences and achieves greater stability.
The fingerboard is made of Morado.
As you can see, the guitar features a relatively simple wood construction and a relatively open nuance.
Even those who normally use Fender basses will likely find this guitar easy to play.
The pickups are an original dual-coil.
You can switch between series and parallel separately.
The preamp is also an original type.
The nuance of the low B string is the same as that of the E string, and the texture that connects all the strings is unique to Ken Smith.
Although this is a relatively new instrument, the quality is still as excellent as ever.
Overall, it is in very good and beautiful condition.
This is a top-of-the-line electric bass that we can confidently recommend.
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paint have some minor scratches, but are generally in good condition.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The strap pin has been replaced.
Controls: Master volume (push/pull - active/passive), neck pickup wiring switch (series/tap/parallel), balancer, treble, bass, middle, and bridge pickup wiring switch (series/tap/parallel), preamp gain trimmer (in-cavity), adjustable frequency DIP switches for each band (in-cavity).
Nut width: 44.5mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34-inch
Year of manufacture: 2007
Country of manufacture: USA
D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians, are used for setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, they truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so please enjoy them.
GIB craftsmen will tune them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Hard case, strap
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hirayama
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that you are responsible for all shipping and other costs.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.
● Defect Guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
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.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308