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"?

[Tim Bishop]

Here's John's bass and link from his Forum post. He includes a pics link of his 5GN:

http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=1298

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

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"?

All is still different that I mentioned. 1991 was the BT/old Laq and 2001 was the GN/Oil Varnish. New models are upgraded.

[Greg Lorisco]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

All is still different that I mentioned. 1991 was the BT/old Laq and 2001 was the GN/Oil Varnish. New models are upgraded.

Have you made any size changes over the years in relation to neck width? For example, would a new BT6 neck have the same
dimensions as an 1990 or older BT6?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Greg Lorisco

Have you made any size changes over the years in relation to neck width? For example, would a new BT6 neck have the same
dimensions as an 1990 or older BT6?

Width specs have not been changed specifically but when we make new jigs to replace the old ones things somehow come out slightly different but not that be easily measured.

As far as depth measurements go this can and has changed from time to time as well as bass to bass. These basses are all hand carved. The machines only cut away the bulk of the material. Then they are carved, shaped and sanded by hand. No two basses come out exactly alike.

In my opinion, I feel that the current basses we make at any given time are always the best they have been. Why do any less, ever?