Ken Smith Design Burner Deluxe 6-String Electric Bass

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The master-crafted Burner Deluxe bass features a sublimely finished alder and maple body and KSD pickups and EQing for superior tonal options.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
AAAA-grade North American flamed maple top Gorgeous, premium looks; robust sustain; even tone
KSD Soapbar pickups Strong, fundamentally defined lows and crisp highs
Active electronics with passive bypass Total tonal control; choose active or passive tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

Built on the body and neck designs of master bass builder Ken Smith's acclaimed BSR "B" models, KSD is proud to present the Burner Deluxe 6-string bass.

Constructed of an alder body capped with a solid 1/2 inch 4A flamed maple top, the Burner Deluxe 6-string bass is smartly dressed in a natural satin finish which showcases the depth and beauty of the select North American tone woods. The Burner Deluxe 6-string's three piece straight-grain Canadian maple neck offers precise playability along the entire length of the 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. The electronics package starts with KSD soapbar pickups powered by KSD defeatable 2-band active EQ, providing the most discernible player with a rich palette of tonal options.

In addition to the signature KSD volute, the gold finished top-loading high mass bridge and control hardware accentuate the appearance and performance of these fine instruments. Available in 4, 5, and 6-string options, KSD Burner Deluxe Models are subject to strict quality control and meticulous setup prior to shipment.

Features

- Alder body with a very attractive 4A flamed maple top with a satin finish
- Three piece Canadian maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard
- KSD soapbar pickups and KSD defeatable 2-band active EQ
- Gold finished hardware tops it off for a very classy look
- Every aspect of ever Ken Smith bass is inspected to ensure quality

Finish: Natural Satin
Body: North American Alder
Top: Solid 1/2 inch AAAA Flamed North American Maple
Neck: Three piece Straight-Grain Canadian Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Radius: 15 inch
Frets: 24
Nut: Tusq
Scale: 35 inches
Nut Width: 54mm
Hardware: Gold, High-Mass
Pickups: KSD Soapbar
Electronics: Active with Passive Bypass
Controls: Master Volume with Push-Pull Bypass, Pan/Blend, Treble, Bass
String Spacing: 16.5mm at Bridge

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted October 21, 2012 by Herb Yates in Memphis, TN

"Ken Smith Design"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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everytime I've heard one of these things in action, I've often thought, I'm going to get one of these basses!!! the sound produced by a Ken Smith just cannot be matched, or copied!

Musical Background:

20yrs. Keyboard, Drums but mainly Bass!

Musical Style:

Christian, R&B, Rock & smooth jazz!
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