SOLD: Ken Smith Design Proto-J 5 70s jazz bass w/ John East preamp €450 £595 Netherlands

[SurroundedByManatees]

KSD Proto-J 5

Lovely 70s style 35´´ scale Jazz Bass. This bass truly plays and sounds great. The neck feels really nice with its smooth finish. In some way it reminds me of some laklands ive played. Action can be set nicely low on this bass, so it plays easily. The is preamp has been upgraded to a John East, which is highly versatile. 

The bass is in good used shape with only some minor damages/usermarks. Actually it looks pretty fresh and clean.

I´ve got this bass in a trade recently, and actually don´t need it. It is a great playing and sounding bass, but I already have to many of those hanging around  .

Any cool trades?

I am looking for a good unlined fretless (blade jazz, fender Japan jazz, jazz bass special), a fretted jazz bass special, or a nice electric guitar (fender strat japan, jaguar...)... Older Japanese Tokai or Yamaha JB600r basses per example are welcome as well. 

Of course cash sale is still possible too: fixed low price €450.

Please note that the price is firm. 

The bass is located in the netherlands, but can be shipped at buyer's expense and risk. I have no case available, but it will be packed well for insured shipping anyway. If buyer wishes, it's possible to sort out and order a case for shipping. 

My feedback:

 

Edited January 30, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

I think it is a good price for such an instrument with expensive preamp. 

Edited September 15, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[Max76]

String spacing ?

[SurroundedByManatees]

1 minute ago, Max76 said:

String spacing ?

Google results say 19mm

Could check later to confirm. 

[SurroundedByManatees]

17 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said:

Google results say 19mm

Could check later to confirm. 

Confirmed its 19mm

[SurroundedByManatees]

Trades added

 

Edited September 15, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

On 20/08/2019 at 22:43, SurroundedByManatees said:

Trades added

Electric guitar might be an option to

Edited September 15, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[MikanHannille]

What's the weight please?

[SurroundedByManatees]

57 minutes ago, MikanHannille said:

What's the weight please?

My kitchen scale says it's 5kg. 

[SurroundedByManatees]

Might trade for a good fretless (old blade, jazz bass special), good electric guitar, or a bunch of effects pedals. 

Edited September 15, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

Bump

Edited September 15, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees

[Karabass]

Hi, do you sale and the original electronic with the bass?

Cheers!

[SurroundedByManatees]

It's equipped with a j retro, the original preamp isn't there anymore. 

Cheers 

[SurroundedByManatees]

Shippingcosts to most destinations in Europe will be around 40 euros with neck attached, or around 30 euros with the neck detached. Depending on insurance, the prices can go up. 

Edited January 22, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

Now €550 (approx £485)

[SurroundedByManatees]

Bump

Edited January 17, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees

[basscki]

KSDs are great basses and with the jretro this is a steal. If I didn't have already the 60s version of this I'd bite your hand off!

[mauzey]

On 05/10/2019 at 11:57, SurroundedByManatees said:

Huge pricedrop to €450!! (approx £399 atm).

Still available?

[SurroundedByManatees]

Yes. Let me know if you are interested through Pm. 

[SurroundedByManatees]

On hold 

[SurroundedByManatees]

21 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said:

On hold 

And available again

[SurroundedByManatees]

Bump

Edited January 17, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees

[thestick]

PM sent 👍

[SurroundedByManatees]

On hold

[SurroundedByManatees]

2 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said:

On hold

And another sale that doesn't proceed, so again it's available.