Rosewood BSR

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Brian Holtz

Hi,

I'm considering buying one of a few different Smith basses I've found on the market. One of which is a 5 string BSR Elite with rosewood top/walnut back. It appears to be made in 2002.

I'm just wondering if anyone (Ken?) knows anything about this specific wood combo? Not that it really matters, but on this bass I will be playing a lot of gospel and a good deal of jazz. I kind of want that classical gospel Smith tone. I have a few traditional Fender type basses...so thats not really what I'm after with this bass.

It looks like a great bass, as do most of the other I've seen.

Who told you the Top is Rosewood and if so, what kind of Rosewood is it claimed to be? Please show me some pics and get me the serial #. Then I could possible solve the riddle..