New Ken Smith Bsr 5 Has Arrived

[Willie Williams]

Just wanted to let you all know, and to show off a little that my new bass has arrived. It has a Bubinga top and back with a walnut core. I ordered it directly from Ken, and I have to say it looks better than I could have imagined. I have had 3 bolt ons, and this is my first neckthrough. For those of you who have not done so yet, there is a link to a video in the first thread of this catagory giving you a tour of this factory. After seeing this video I was so impressed with the skill level of making the neckthrough, it was at that time I knew my next Ken Smith was going to be a neckthrough. Ken you and your crew do amazing work.

[Bob Faulkner]

Beautiful bass man.

[Ronson Hall]

Originally Posted by Willie Williams

Just wanted to let you all know, and to show off a little that my new bass has arrived. It has a Bubinga top and back with a walnut core. I ordered it directly from Ken, and I have to say it looks better than I could have imagined. I have had 3 bolt ons, and this is my first neckthrough. For those of you who have not done so yet, there is a link to a video in the first thread of this catagory giving you a tour of this factory. After seeing this video I was so impressed with the skill level of making the neckthrough, it was at that time I knew my next Ken Smith was going to be a neckthrough. Ken you and your crew do amazing work.

Very, very good-looking bass, Willie.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Ronson Hall

Very, very good-looking bass, Willie.

Ahhh yes. Reminds me of my Bubinga Fretless 5 (5GN) that I should have never sold! Oh well, it's still on Kens site, so I get to look at it occasionally and reminisce. Live and learn.


Beautiful bass and great woods Willie! I'd bet it plays and sounds great.

[Willie Williams]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Ahhh yes. Reminds me of my Bubinga Fretless 5 (5GN) that I should have never sold! Oh well, it's still on Kens site, so I get to look at it occasionally and reminisce. Live and learn.


Beautiful bass and great woods Willie! I'd bet it plays and sounds great.

It does. With the new pre-amp it seems like the possibilities are endless. Over the years I have bought and sold so many basses only to end up buying the same brand over and over again. I have just come to the stage in my life where I am buying basses for life. That is why I chose what I think is the ultimate wood combo for me. I saw your bass on this forum and it just confirmed how much I would like this combo.

[Albert Smith]

Originally Posted by Willie Williams

It does. With the new pre-amp it seems like the possibilities are endless. Over the years I have bought and sold so many basses only to end up buying the same brand over and over again. I have just come to the stage in my life where I am buying basses for life. That is why I chose what I think is the ultimate wood combo for me. I saw your bass on this forum and it just confirmed how much I would like this combo.

Willie congrats on the new Axe, tell me how long was the wait for this beauty?

[Darren Lipper]

That's a sweet bass! I bet it sounds nice and strong....

[Willie Williams]

Originally Posted by Albert Smith

Willie congrats on the new Axe, tell me how long was the wait for this beauty?

It took right at 5 months. I think they are getting them out faster now. When I ordered it they did not have any with this wood combo started, so it took a little longer.