Originally Posted by Ray Evans (Post 4546)

Hi. I'm in the process of making a trade for this Ken Smith Burner 4 String. I've never owned a Smith, but am very exited to get my first. I'm not sure on alot of the details of this bass and neither is the owner. Could anyone give me an estimated value just by looking at the pictures i have listed?

Ray

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Originally Posted by Ray Evans (Post 4779)

Ken, The Serial # is 904034.

Originally Posted by Ray Evans (Post 4812)

Thanks Tim!

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 4547)

That Model was discontinued at least 10 years ago if not more as far as the white color goes on the Standard model which it is. The List price ranged from about $1200 - $1500 when that model was made between 1989 - 1995 or so. Tell me the serial # and I will tell you the year!

Read this as well; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/bsrb/bsrb.html

Burner Basses sold from 20% to 40% off list depending on where and when you bought the Bass and the dealer and his needs as well. Foreign sales could range higher.

Read the reviews as well here; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...timonial4.html

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 6750)

( 4, 5 & 6 String Basses made in Japan & USA combined)

That serial # is the Artist model which was the top Burner model. It was handmade but carved and finished in Japan. We cut the body tops here and shipped them over. We also supplied Fingerboard blanks for most of the Burners as well as Figured maple and Walnut for the Custom models. Ash was usually bought there for the Basses but we did ship them some. After 1992, all Circuits were installed here in the shop.

I hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Santiago Bideberripe (Post 6754)

thanks a lot ken, but what is the year of construction of the bass ?? are diferent the circuits after/before 1992?? can you tell me what is the price of the bass today??? do you hace a link of the artist model????thanks again ken...;)

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 6755)

It is a 1994, '94' in the beginning of the number plus, inside the back plate should be the #, date and my signature hand written on the foil.

The circuits after 1992 are similar in function but higher quality made in USA. There are no pics of the Artist model but it is the same as the Custom except it has 5-pc laminated body wings. I don't know the prices today as we don't make them and we don't judge the values of used Basses. They were several hundred dollars more than the Custom when they were being sold, that's all I can remember.

Originally Posted by Santiago Bideberripe (Post 6756)

wow, what fast... first to all, thanks for your time ken, I apreciate to much...
las cuestion..how I make (o find) a finger ramp to put beteween the pickups??thanks again ken...I hope in the near future can visit Usa (and you amazing shop of course) sory for my bad english...

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 6758)

Sorry, I don't make those.

Originally Posted by Santiago Bideberripe (Post 6776)

the circuit of the burner is noisy. how much cost one circuit for the burner V?? thanks!!

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 6779)

The USA Circuit that goes in the Burner with 4 knobs (Bass and Treble) is $140. plus shipping. We ship only by UPS so figure that in your cost as well.

Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 6779)

The USA Circuit that goes in the Burner with 4 knobs (Bass and Treble) is $140. plus shipping. We ship only by UPS so figure that in your cost as well.

Originally Posted by Santiago Bideberripe (Post 7107)

ok, thanks again. that usa circuit is the only smith pre who that can fit on the bass?