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[ED LOZANO]

Can any of you give me some info about my Ken Smith bass I purchased . I have no idea what model or type of woods used or why they were used at that particular time. The necks I usually see are 3 or 4 piece as this one seems to be a one piece construction. I am not complaining, but would like to know what it is that I have, and it's price range as far as KS basses go, and if it is on the upper end or lower end of KS basses. Thanks for any info !

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by ED LOZANO

Can any of you give me some info about my Ken Smith bass I purchased . I have no idea what model or type of woods used or why they were used at that particular time. The necks I usually see are 3 or 4 piece as this one seems to be a one piece construction. I am not complaining, but would like to know what it is that I have, and it's price range as far as KS basses go, and if it is on the upper end or lower end of KS basses. Thanks for any info !

Well, your serial number would reveal more information about the bass. The neck is a 3 pc. maple with a Pau Ferro fretboard. Never saw a Smith 4 pc. or 1 pc. neck. Based on the pics (a side view would be helpful), looks like a 3 pc. body: Maple top and back with a walnut core. This model is one of the BT models: Which one, I'm not sure. Again, the serial number would be helpful. Look at the end of the fretboard or inside back cover for serial number.

Nice bass!

[ED LOZANO]

I found the original place of purchase, well not THEE original place, (Ken Smith's Shop), Ha! But where my seller got the bass from. Does the description seem correct?
Very Clean Ken Smith BSR MS 5 string with Flame maple top and back and Walnut core. 3 pc Maple neck-through with Smith HSC.





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[Ken Smith]

BT 5 MS model with upgraded 3 piece wings of flame/tiger maple top and back and walnut core.

This has the BT shape body wings. The BSR is the other shape we make with a longer bass side horn and slightly narrower wings overall.

[ED LOZANO]

Thanks so much Ken for taking time to give me an accurate description of my bass. I never have understood what all the letters meant, but something just didn't seem right. I am so pleased with my bass and the pride I feel when I play it ! I also wondered if you remembered building this particular bass, but I know you build oh so many. Thanks again for all interest.

[Sirinat Pornvisutrakul]

This is my BSR M5 and P.A.P.A. from Bangkok Thailand.

Now , I 'm So Very Very Happy with my new Bass.

[Tim Bishop]

Hey Si, looks like you've got a nice set-up. Thx for the pic!