Gwilym Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) 1997 Ken Smith BSR5-J £1400 Only pic I have at the moment: [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Basses/DSCN0548.jpg"][/url] Can be tried and tested in West London not to far from Barons Court on the District Line, and 10 minutes walk from the Olympia exhibition centre. Cheers G Edited July 2, 2011 by Gwilym
silverfoxnik Posted September 15, 2010 Posted September 15, 2010 [quote name='ian' post='957626' date='Sep 15 2010, 08:03 PM']now thats a nice bass[/quote] +1
Gwilym Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) thanks chaps! Indeed it is, my first "high-end" bass. I will be sad to see it go - superb sound, and low action, maybe the most playable bass I've owned. I've just become more accustomed to the wider 19mm string spacing, rather than the 18mm on this. Out of all the BSR5-J models I've seen for sale (4 or 5 others) over the last 5 years since I got this, this is by far the nicest looking. Some amazing grain patterns, but still very under-stated. Maple body and (bolt-on) neck, morado finger board (I think), Smith BMT preamp, Smith humbucking J pickups. Controls are Volume (pull/passive), Pan, Bass, Mid, Treble. 34" scale. 24 frets. Weight, I can't say, but would guess around 9lbs. Comes with the original Smith hard-shell case with case candy (Smith wax, Smith leather strap). If there's anything else anyone needs to know, then don't hesitate to ask here, or via PM. cheers Gwilym Edited September 15, 2010 by Gwilym
Gwilym Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 just found some youtube clip of a dude playing BSR5J - I guess it's representitve of my bass. It sounds to me like the EQ is quite flat on there, or that it's in passive mode.
Damo200 Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Fancy trading it for a five string hand-made Bacchus super jazz (19mm spacing too!) In perfect nick. Regards, D[attachment=59001:post_681...55_thumb.jpg][attachment=59003:post_681...35_thumb.jpg]
Gwilym Posted September 17, 2010 Author Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='Damo200' post='959215' date='Sep 17 2010, 10:49 AM']Fancy trading it for a five string hand-made Bacchus super jazz (19mm spacing too!) In perfect nick. Regards, D[/quote] Hi Damo, Sorry, not looking for any trades, as I need the funds towards something very specific. Cheers G [quote name='TKenrick' post='959578' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:53 PM']Looks great, how much does it weigh?[/quote] I don't know for sure, and unfortunately I can't weigh it at the moment (because its 200 miles away), but I'd guess at around the 9lb mark. Cheers
Gwilym Posted December 9, 2010 Author Posted December 9, 2010 pre xmas bump - looking to fund something so near offers considered. Local pickup preferred (London), or if anyone is interested in this and are in North/South Wales, collection would also be possible from the Llanelli area down south or Menai Bridge/Bangor in the north. But I'm only hauling it around over the holidays for a confirmed sale, and I'll want a deposit to deter any tyre-kicking ;0)
boogiedee Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Hi Gwilym. Is your bass still up for sale? //bo
Gwilym Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Y[quote name='boogiedee' post='1105893' date='Jan 28 2011, 09:16 AM']Hi Gwilym. Is your bass still up for sale? //bo[/quote] Hi Boogiedee, it is kind of on hold, but there is also a second person in line too. If a sale falls through I'll post here and pm you. Thanks!
Gwilym Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 It looks like various deals are potentially not going to happen, so here are lots more pictures of the KS... [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1137.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1136.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1135.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1134.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1133.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1131.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1129.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1128.jpg"][/url]
Gwilym Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1127.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1126.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1125.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1124.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1123.jpg"][/url]
Gwilym Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1121.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1120.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1119.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1118.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1117.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1116.jpg"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/KenSmithBSR5J/DSC_1115.jpg"][/url] All pictures are clickable thumbnails... so click away for the full size versions! Cheers G
Gwilym Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 sorry, no trades thanks! ...unless NS upright 5 string BUT trade has to be local M25 area-ish.
VL01 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Hi Gwilym Your Bass still available?? Thanks Vl01
lee650 Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I would love to try this i miss my old ken smith, great price too - bump!!
Gwilym Posted May 4, 2011 Author Posted May 4, 2011 [quote name='lee650' post='1217336' date='May 2 2011, 11:13 AM']I would love to try this i miss my old ken smith, great price too - bump!![/quote] thanks Lee - I thought so too Bump!
KERMITNT Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Gwilym' post='1220316' date='May 4 2011, 11:40 PM']thanks Lee - I thought so too Bump![/quote] what the nut width ? ( let me think should i buy a second bass from you ? i ll have every old horse from your arsenal) how r u? by the way are we gona drink that beer eventually ?
Gwilym Posted May 7, 2011 Author Posted May 7, 2011 [quote name='KERMITNT' post='1221096' date='May 5 2011, 02:32 PM']what the nut width ? ( let me think should i buy a second bass from you ? i ll have every old horse from your arsenal) how r u? by the way are we gona drink that beer eventually ?[/quote] hey Manos, how's it going? Here's the specs from [url="http://www.kensmithbasses.com/options.html:"]http://www.kensmithbasses.com/options.html:[/url] 5-String Models String Spacing: Nut: 9mm (23/64") Bridge: 18mm (23/32") Fingerboard Width: Nut: 1 3/4" 24th Fret: 3" We can have that beer when you come to London to collect the Smith Cheers G
Gwilym Posted May 31, 2011 Author Posted May 31, 2011 trade brewing, but bump for any last minute cash offers?
comno Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 hi, I can't believe it ! Still for sale ... if yes i could be seriously interesting ... Fred
thestick Posted July 2, 2011 Posted July 2, 2011 Sorry ! Fred I am now the new owner and not for sale.
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