【used】Ken Smith / BSR5MW-FN 2013 4.270kg #5MW6271WP13【Consignments】【GIB Yokohama】

Ken Smith is a brand based in Pennsylvania, New York that is known for producing the highest quality electric basses.

The company is also known for developing the world's first 6-string bass and designing tapered core strings, and is a pioneer in modern bass design.

This model uses a body shape called BSR.

The BSR is a model that fits bassists who perform live, and is known for being used by Marcus Miller, Melvin Davis, and others.

The brand has several models, but this is the type called MW.
It is distinctive in that it uses a bolt-on joint.

Although the MW series is positioned as a basic line, it is not inferior in quality compared to more expensive lines, and is actually one of the best-selling series.

The body uses Flamed Maple for the center, 4A Claro Walnut for the top and back of the wing, and African Mahogany for the core.

The neck is a Maple 3P laminate type.
The method of making a neck by gluing multiple pieces of wood together is a method to reduce left-right differences and individual differences, and to obtain higher stability.

Morado is used for the fingerboard.

It is characterized by a relatively small number of laminates, giving it a more open feel.

And because it's a bolt-on, the sound is crisper and sharper than a neck-through model.

The nuance of the low B string is the same as the E string, and the texture that connects all the strings is unique to Ken Smith.

This is a top-of-the-line electric bass that I recommend with confidence.

For the setup, I used Ken Smith's BURNERS (nickel roundwound) strings.
Just like the bass, these are really great strings.

Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The movement of the truss rod seems a little stiff, but we have confirmed that it moves at least 90 degrees.
The condition of the neck is determined to be high according to our standards, but Ken Smith himself originally designed it that way. The important playability is naturally good.
The condition of the body and paint surface is that there are some dents and scratches, but there is no major damage and it feels like it has been treated with care.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modification points were found.

Controls: Master volume (push-pull/active-passive), balancer, treble, middle, bass, neck PU series/parallel switching SW, bridge PU series/parallel switching SW

Nut width: 44.5mm
Bridge string pitch: 18.0mm
Scale: 34Inch
Year of manufacture: 2013
Country of manufacture: USA

Since this is a consignment item, shipping charges may differ from normal shipping charges.

GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it to make it easier to play and then deliver it to you.

Accessories: Hard case

Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Naito

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