Finish Question

[Cliff Davies]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Yep. I play both and would agree with this. Asside from the slight sound difference, I love the feel of the oil finished bass: Very silky smooth to the touch.

I agree, but as I'm about to invest in a BSR6EG I'd like for the top wood to show very well. Decisions decisions.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Cliff Davies

I agree, but as I'm about to invest in a BSR6EG I'd like for the top wood to show very well. Decisions decisions.

I totally understand your dilemma. And yes, the Laq. finish will make that top stand out. The higher the grade the more it stands out: As in drop-dead beautiful! So, really the dilemma comes down to feel. But either way you go, you won't be disappointed.

[Kirk P Brosius]

Hello all,

I have yet to see a KS bass which I don't really like! The first I actually touched was at Roxy Music in Denver. It was a neck-thru and it was BEEEYOUTIFUL!!!!! The strings seemed a bit close to the body but the look and feel were out of sight. So was the price!! $4600 for a bass??
SHEESH!!!

I spent a few months with a Modulus 5 and sold it because the 35" scale was causing pain in my left hand. You wouldn't think that one inch would matter, but it does. I found a BSR5MW on the web, in the Chicago area, and bought it. This was a huge "leap-of-faith" since I live in Western Colorado and cannot try high-end gear. The bass arrived in a week or so and within a week, the neck went completely whacky! The bass came from an area of 70% humidity to 6-12% and, with a couple of sessions with the Allen wrench, I was able to put her right.

The bass has the oil finish and I absolutely love the organic feel of the wood. Outdoor gigs, with a chance of precip, need to be dealt with as the drops will spot the finish. A few minutes with the "secret sauce" and some "elbow grease" will cure the outbreak of drop marks.

I can't comment on the diff in finishes on tone but, I'm happy with my KS!!!!

Later, Kirk

[Tim Bishop]

Hey Kirk, you should upload a pic when you get a chance.