Just Ordered New Bsr Gn 5 String Bass

[Ken Smith]

Entry Level into the Smith handmade models would be in this order;

J, J-MW, M, MW and then the P b4 getting into the NTs. So the MW is quite a bit up the ladder model-wise and has all the NT features except the Graphite and the NT itself. EB FB and other options are often added to Ms and MWs as well. If we never made more than the MW they would sill have a place on the Map in the Boutique Bass world. Many other Boutique makers ONLY Make BOs. We are one that offers both with all the high-end features many of which we introduced or developed over the last 28+ years.

[Ronson Hall]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Entry Level into the Smith handmade models would be in this order;

J, J-MW, M, MW and then the P b4 getting into the NTs. So the MW is quite a bit up the ladder model-wise and has all the NT features except the Graphite and the NT itself. EB FB and other options are often added to Ms and MWs as well. If we never made more than the MW they would sill have a place on the Map in the Boutique Bass world. Many other Boutique makers ONLY Make BOs. We are one that offers both with all the high-end features many of which we introduced or developed over the last 28+ years.

Well, Alright, Ken! You said it, and I feel good!

Tim, until I get my first NT (probably a Black Tiger Elite), you & Willie won't mind if I re-assume my self-imposed position as Ken Smith Bass Owner/King Of The World, will you? My wife & daughters have already accepted it (they roll their eyes from time to time, but, no matter...)

Of course, when the Black Tiger hits my house, I'll be glad to re-adjust my title!

[Bob Faulkner]

I have to say, nothing I've ever played feels like my BSR4EG. More than any other bass I've played, it feels like a solid, whole instrument. It feels like an extension of myself.

That heelless joint can't be beat for playing in the high registers either..

[BobWankowski]

.......for some applications.

I have both.
My fretted is a neck thru and my fretless is a bolt-on.
My next Smith will be a 6MW Walnut which will give me 2 bolt on's and one neck thru by choice.

I find the neck thru and bolt ons to be opposite sides of the same
coin and for slap and fretless, I greatly prefer the feel and response of the bolt-ons.

[Willie Williams]

Originally Posted by BobWankowski

.......for some applications.

I have both.
My fretted is a neck thru and my fretless is a bolt-on.
My next Smith will be a 6MW Walnut which will give me 2 bolt on's and one neck thru by choice.

I find the neck thru and bolt ons to be opposite sides of the same
coin and for slap and fretless, I greatly prefer the feel and response of the bolt-ons.

I have heard that before from others. From a money stand point I have always been able to come up with the cash for a bolt on. This is the first time I have had the means to get a new neck through model. Most of the gospel bass players I listen, and get frustrated trying to learn their licks all have neck throughs. That is why I am giving that a try this time around.

[Dennis Michaels]

I would just like to say that I have 2 "M" series basses. A tiger maple fretted 5 and a walnut fretless 5. I have always prefered the punch of a bolt on. It just feels right to me. Would I ever get a NT? I would never rule it out especially in a 6-7 string. But Ken builds slammin' basses with a choice. He as a luthier realizes that there is more than one way to build a perfect bass.For me BO's are the bomb. For others NT is the deal. Ken offers a choice of monster basses so let's agree to disagree.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Dennis Michaels

Ken offers a choice of monster basses so let's agree to disagree.

Works for me!