NBD - Anaconda Ultra J5E *Fender meets Ken Smith*

[HoorayForAnonyms]

I’m not sure how aware people are of Anaconda basses so I thought I’d share this latest custom to shine some light on these amazing instruments. 

 

Andrew is a talented luthier and I had been a fan of his custom basses for several years. 
 

Last Summer I approached Andrew about a possible build. My idea was to have a medium-scaled 5 with a vintage aesthetic and a sound inspired by a Ken Smith or Sadowsky Modern. I have always loved that Ken Smith sound but wanted something a little different looks-wise with some additional customisations. 
 

Andrew was incredible throughout the process, sharing his knowledge and advising on every single detail of the build. 
 

The end result is amazing and I couldn’t be happier. It was never the intention to simply build a Ken Smith clone but rather capture that general sound; but I must admit, it nails that KS sound! 
 

If anyone is considering a custom build, I can’t recommend Andrew enough. Based in North London. 

 
http://www.anacondabasses.co.uk/

 

 

Specs: 

Model: Anaconda Ultra J5E - Elite 

Body Core: Swamp Ash

Top Wood: 3A Quilted Maple

Neck: 3 piece Maple/Purple heart

Fingerboard: Ebony

Scale length: 32”

Pickups - Armstrong ‘Handwound EMG shape with Ken Smith spec

Preamp: Glockenklang 3-Band + Mid
Passive tone control

Bridge: Hipshot A Style –16.5-17mm 

Tuners: Hipshot Ultralites Lollipop

Newtone Strings

[Lozz196]

That’s a very nice looking bass, congrats 

[Bernmeister]

Yep, that sure looks gorgeous