Ken Smith Design Burner Standard Electric Bass, 6-String

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The 4A flamed maple top, natural satin finish, and crisp, clear tones from the KSD soapbar pickups spark the tonal fire that erupts from the KSD Burner.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
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, Ken Smith Design is proud to present the Burner Standard 6 String. Constructed of an alder body capped with a solid 1/2 inch 4A ash top, the Burner Standard 6 String is smartly dressed in a natural satin finish which showcases the depth and beauty of the select North American tone woods.

The Burner Standard 6 String's 3 piece straight grain Canadian maple neck offers precise playability along the entire length of the 24 fret rosewood fingerboard. The electronics package starts with Ken Smith Design 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 Ken Smith Design 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, Ken Smith Design Burner Standard Models are subject to strict quality control and meticulous setup prior to shipment.

Features:

- Alder body with a very attractive ash top with a satin finish
- 3 piece Canadian maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard
- Ken Smith Design 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 Standard Ash Top
- Neck: 3 piece Straight-Grain Canadian Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 15 inch
- Frets: 24
- Nut: Tusq
- Scale: 35 inches
- Nut Width: 40mm
- Hardware: Gold, High-Mass
- Pickups: Ken Smith Design
- 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. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 28, 2014 by Miguel Leyva in Stockton, CA

"Great bass!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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At first I was in shock looking at the brand of this bass and looking at the price. It is definitely a good deal! Sounds great! It feels heavy like a real bass and u have so many options of tones.

Musical Background:

Music major. Currently studying composition. I play bass, guitar, drums and keys. Arranger and composer.

Musical Style:

Classical, Jazz of all kinds and popular music.
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