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Old 11-29-2011, 11:19 PM
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Default Newly aquired BSR6EG Walnut

I just got this and I'm totally blown away. It plays just like buttah with
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Old 11-29-2011, 11:24 PM
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Old 11-30-2011, 12:07 AM
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Old 11-30-2011, 12:08 AM
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Old 11-30-2011, 01:29 AM
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Beautiful looking bass Roy. Got mine a few months ago. I can't
put it down. Plays like buttah is putting it mildly. The level of
comfort and playability is exceptional, not to mention the wood
and fretwork. Worth every penny.
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Just received my BSR EG with a 7 piece neck. Superb sustain, great balance and the known Smith sound. I used it tonight at the rehearsals and I can't afford myself anymore to make any mistake, because you hear every tone you're playing (haha). I played it in combination with my Mike Pope MPP-1 pre-amp and the Bergantino IP112ER.
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Old 12-12-2011, 06:19 PM
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Just received my BSR EG with a 7 piece neck. Superb sustain, great balance and the known Smith sound. I used it tonight at the rehearsals and I can't afford myself anymore to make any mistake, because you hear every tone you're playing (haha). I played it in combination with my Mike Pope MPP-1 pre-amp and the Bergantino IP112ER.
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Old 11-30-2011, 04:44 PM
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Very, Very nice Roy. What is the core, my eyes are getting old and I can't see like I used to.
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Old 11-30-2011, 04:49 PM
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Very, Very nice Roy. What is the core, my eyes are getting old and I can't see like I used to.
The Core is Walnut!
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Old 12-01-2011, 04:29 AM
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Very nice Roy!

I recently traded my 5EG for this KSA-5 20th Anniversary in Flamed Redwood. I'm very pleased with it! It's not to heavy, balance is perfect. It has some playwear but it sounds and plays like a dream (what did you expect?... it's a Smith :-)




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You have a very beautiful bass my friend, I am sure it sounds amazing.

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Old 12-01-2011, 09:01 PM
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Wow! Congrats Dirk

Love that redwood top. I'm curious to know how many of the 20th Anniversary basses were built and also the year it was offered? Mr. Smith, could you do the honors in chiming in with an answer.

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I recently traded my 5EG for this KSA-5 20th Anniversary in Flamed Redwood. I'm very pleased with it! It's not to heavy, balance is perfect. It has some playwear but it sounds and plays like a dream (what did you expect?... it's a Smith :-)




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Old 12-01-2011, 10:48 PM
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Wow! Congrats Dirk

Love that redwood top. I'm curious to know how many of the 20th Anniversary basses were built and also the year it was offered? Mr. Smith, could you do the honors in chiming in with an answer.
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...niversary.html

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...hruserial.html
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Old 12-02-2011, 06:19 PM
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Did you have a special reason to choose Redwood for these anniversary basses, Ken? I don't think this wood is very common and was not used much beside this model...
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