what is the difference from a older BSR5GN to a new one

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Otto Orraca

Is there any difference between a BSR5GN from 1991 and a BSR5GN from now. Beside the Preamp?

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

The finish is now a bit different than before and in my opinion, improved. Also, the dark feature stripes in the Neck and Heel Cap lamination are now Shedua instead of Bubinga. More of a different look than sound but I think it will work at least as well if not better.

So the three differences are;
1-Circuit
2-Finish
3-Neck feature wood

Ken, the 5GN Otto is interested in is John Rogers. It is a 2001 model. Did you assume he meant the date was 2001 when you ID'd your "differences"?