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Old 05-30-2007, 08:21 PM
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Hi. I'm in the process of making a trade for this Ken Smith Burner 4 String. I've never owned a Smith, but am very exited to get my first. I'm not sure on alot of the details of this bass and neither is the owner. Could anyone give me an estimated value just by looking at the pictures i have listed?

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Old 05-30-2007, 08:29 PM
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That Model was discontinued at least 10 years ago if not more as far as the white color goes on the Standard model which it is. The List price ranged from about $1200 - $1500 when that model was made between 1989 - 1995 or so. Tell me the serial # and I will tell you the year!

Read this as well; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/bsrb/bsrb.html

Burner Basses sold from 20% to 40% off list depending on where and when you bought the Bass and the dealer and his needs as well. Foreign sales could range higher.

Read the reviews as well here; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...timonial4.html
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Old 05-30-2007, 08:36 PM
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Wow. That was fast. Thanks Ken. I will let you know the serial # as soon as I recieve the bass.
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Ken, The Serial # is 904034.
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Hi. I'm in the process of making a trade for this Ken Smith Burner 4 String. I've never owned a Smith, but am very exited to get my first. I'm not sure on alot of the details of this bass and neither is the owner. Could anyone give me an estimated value just by looking at the pictures i have listed?

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Ken, The Serial # is 904034.
Ray, looks like a nice one. A 1990 Burner-4 in great condition could yield between $600. and $700. on the market (a great buy for the buyer as these are really nice basses for the $'s).
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Thanks Tim!
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Hey Ray! Just wanted to jion in to say congrats on your first Ken Smith! I just received my first from Ken a few months ago, and I can say I'm a very happy camper.

Have a great time playing your Burner, man!
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thanks ronson.
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That Model was discontinued at least 10 years ago if not more as far as the white color goes on the Standard model which it is. The List price ranged from about $1200 - $1500 when that model was made between 1989 - 1995 or so. Tell me the serial # and I will tell you the year!

Read this as well; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/bsrb/bsrb.html

Burner Basses sold from 20% to 40% off list depending on where and when you bought the Bass and the dealer and his needs as well. Foreign sales could range higher.

Read the reviews as well here; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...timonial4.html

hello ken, I was looking here in Argentine a KSB. is a burner V, maple neck whit two walnut stripes, mahogany? center body whit maple top and back. Two jazz bass pups. I dont know the year of construction and the place of construction (usa or japan) the serial number is 941127AM5. thanks a lot ken!!
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:27 PM
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( 4, 5 & 6 String Basses made in Japan & USA combined)

That serial # is the Artist model which was the top Burner model. It was handmade but carved and finished in Japan. We cut the body tops here and shipped them over. We also supplied Fingerboard blanks for most of the Burners as well as Figured maple and Walnut for the Custom models. Ash was usually bought there for the Basses but we did ship them some. After 1992, all Circuits were installed here in the shop.

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( 4, 5 & 6 String Basses made in Japan & USA combined)

That serial # is the Artist model which was the top Burner model. It was handmade but carved and finished in Japan. We cut the body tops here and shipped them over. We also supplied Fingerboard blanks for most of the Burners as well as Figured maple and Walnut for the Custom models. Ash was usually bought there for the Basses but we did ship them some. After 1992, all Circuits were installed here in the shop.

I hope this helps.
thanks a lot ken, but what is the year of construction of the bass ?? are diferent the circuits after/before 1992?? can you tell me what is the price of the bass today??? do you hace a link of the artist model????thanks again ken...

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Old 09-19-2007, 09:07 AM
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thanks a lot ken, but what is the year of construction of the bass ?? are diferent the circuits after/before 1992?? can you tell me what is the price of the bass today??? do you hace a link of the artist model????thanks again ken...
It is a 1994, '94' in the beginning of the number plus, inside the back plate should be the #, date and my signature hand written on the foil.

The circuits after 1992 are similar in function but higher quality made in USA. There are no pics of the Artist model but it is the same as the Custom except it has 5-pc laminated body wings. I don't know the prices today as we don't make them and we don't judge the values of used Basses. They were several hundred dollars more than the Custom when they were being sold, that's all I can remember.
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It is a 1994, '94' in the beginning of the number plus, inside the back plate should be the #, date and my signature hand written on the foil.

The circuits after 1992 are similar in function but higher quality made in USA. There are no pics of the Artist model but it is the same as the Custom except it has 5-pc laminated body wings. I don't know the prices today as we don't make them and we don't judge the values of used Basses. They were several hundred dollars more than the Custom when they were being sold, that's all I can remember.
wow, what fast... first to all, thanks for your time ken, I apreciate to much...
las cuestion..how I make (o find) a finger ramp to put beteween the pickups??thanks again ken...I hope in the near future can visit Usa (and you amazing shop of course) sory for my bad english...
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Old 09-19-2007, 11:40 AM
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wow, what fast... first to all, thanks for your time ken, I apreciate to much...
las cuestion..how I make (o find) a finger ramp to put beteween the pickups??thanks again ken...I hope in the near future can visit Usa (and you amazing shop of course) sory for my bad english...
Sorry, I don't make those.
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Sorry, I don't make those.

the circuit of the burner is noisy. how much cost one circuit for the burner V?? thanks!!
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:19 PM
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the circuit of the burner is noisy. how much cost one circuit for the burner V?? thanks!!
The USA Circuit that goes in the Burner with 4 knobs (Bass and Treble) is $140. plus shipping. We ship only by UPS so figure that in your cost as well.
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The USA Circuit that goes in the Burner with 4 knobs (Bass and Treble) is $140. plus shipping. We ship only by UPS so figure that in your cost as well.

ok, thanks again. that usa circuit is the only that can fit on the bass?
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The USA Circuit that goes in the Burner with 4 knobs (Bass and Treble) is $140. plus shipping. We ship only by UPS so figure that in your cost as well.

ok, thanks again. that usa circuit is the only smith pre who that can fit on the bass?
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Old 10-06-2007, 10:21 AM
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ok, thanks again. that usa circuit is the only smith pre who that can fit on the bass?
Well, the body is drilled for 4 knobs so that is the circuit that fits. The 5th knob for the mid control might fit with some extra work but only as a 9v unit. Drilling into a poly' or lacquer finish is not easy but I have done a few. Hard finishes are prone to chipping if not done carefully when drilling additional holes. Plus, with a tight cavity like the Burner, there is letting room for error. It must fit just right.
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First of all, i just wanted to say thanks Ken for making my burner. I've had it since 98 and most people drool when they pick it up. I am a little upset now because every other bass i play just isn't as fun. I also wanted to know if you could give me a little history of my bass if you happen to know. Its painted black and the sn is 95 1339.
I'm currently building an accoustic bass and used the neck and other dimensions of the burner for this one.
Thanks again
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