Ken Smith BSR-5TNE-FW Black Tiger Elite 5-String Electric Bass Guitar - Figured Walnut - #5TNE706526

Boutique Craftsmanship and Deep, Articulate Low-End - The Ken Smith BSR-5TNE Black Tiger Elite 5-String Electric Bass Guitar in Figured Walnut

Ken Smith Basses is renowned for producing some of the finest handcrafted electric bass guitars in the world. Known for their meticulous attention to detail, exotic tonewoods, and proprietary electronics, Ken Smith basses deliver exceptional clarity, sustain, and dynamic response. Favored by professional players across jazz, fusion, R&B, and gospel, these boutique instruments offer refined playability, deep articulate low-end, and a signature hi-fi tone that stands out in any mix.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Finish: Semi-Gloss Poly-mix Elite Finish (Matte or Semi-Gloss Poly-mix standard; High Gloss optional)

Neck

• Neck Construction: Aged 5-Piece Laminated Hardrock Maple/Shedua with Graphite Inlaid Bars and Smith Dual Truss Rod
• Scale Length: Long Scale, 34″ (24 frets)
• Fingerboard Options: Quartersawn Macassar Ebony (optional Morado/Pau Ferro)
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl
• Headstock: Angled Back Headstock reinforced with Smith Coat of Arms carving on back
• Headstock Overlay: Wood
• String Spacing: Nut – 9mm (23/64″); Bridge – 18mm (23/32″)
• Fingerboard Width: Nut – 1 3/4″; 24th Fret – 3″

Hardware

• Tuning Gears: Smith Custom Tuning Gears
• Nut: Scalloped Brass Nut, Individually Hand-Fit
• Bridge: Smith QSR (Quick String Release) Bridge machined from Solid Brass

Electronics

• EQ Circuit: “NEW” Smith B.M.T. 3 Band Active EQ 18-volt Circuit with internal 4-way adjustable frequency DIP switches for each band
• Optional Circuit: Concentric BT/BMT Circuit with Top Jack on BT Vintage Elite Models
• Pickups: World Famous Smith Custom Bass Humbucking Soapbar Pickups
• Shielding: Fully Shielded Pickup & Control Cavities

Miscellaneous

• Factory Setup Strings: Smith Custom Balanced Taper Core Medium Bass Strings
• 5-String Standard: Low ‘B’

Manufacturer: Ken Smith Basses
Model: BSR-5TNE-BTE-FW
SKU: I884411-N-5TNE706526-0-WHXA

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