Ken Smith Basses, LTD. - The BSR "B" Model

The Burner & BSR 'B' Model Archives
( 4, 5 & 6 String Basses made in Japan & USA combined)

All BSR 'B' & Burner Series Basses are Discontinued
BSR 'B' production was suspended in 2001.
BSR 'B' Basses were made between 1998-2001.
The Burner Series was made between 1989-1998.
Approximately 2000 were made between the two series.

For our most affordable handmade Basses see our BSR 'M' Series (4, 5 & 6 String)

CUSTOM 4	CUSTOM 5	STANDARD 6	DELUXE 6	CUSTOM 6

WALNUT	TIGER MAPLE	ONYX BLACK	SWAMP ASH	CHARCOAL TIGER

BURNER & BSR 'B' TESTIMONIAL PAGES

These testimonials are unsolicited & unedited comments taken from customer warranties.

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The BSR "B" replaced the "Burner" series Basses in 1999. Hardware and Electronics are the same as in the Burner Series. The Standard and Deluxe models have a 3-pc Laminated Hard Rock Maple Neck. The Custom Models have a 5-pc Laminated Hard Rock Maple/Walnut Neck. What distinguishes the BSR "B" from the Burner Model is the streamlined BSR Body and Headstock shape. This Body and Headstock have become extremely popular with our "J" Models as well as our other USA Handmade Bolt-on and Neck-Thru Basses.

OUR FINEST PRODUCTION HANDMADE BASSES

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL KEN SMITH BSR 'B' MODELS

See Models Below for Additional Features

3 Piece Laminated Hardrock Maple Neck (5 Piece Maple/Walnut Neck on Custom Models)
Long scale 24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard (Morado on 6s) with Genuine Mother of Pearl Top & Side Dots
High Gloss Polyester Finish
Smith BT Active 2 Band EQ Circuit with Individual Bass & Treble Cut/Boost, Pickup Blend , and Master Volume Control with Active By-Pass
Smith Humbucking 'J' Style Pickups on 4 & 5 String Models
Smith Humbucking Soapbar Pickups on 6 String Models
Smith Quick String Release (QSR) Bass Bridge machined from Solid Brass - Black
Smith Custom Tuners - Black
Dunlop Straploks - Black
Equipped with Smith Rockmaster Medium Light Bass Strings
Final Set-up done by Ken Smith
Accessories Included: Smith Contour Fit Hardshell Case, Smith Leather Strap with Sheepskin Shoulder Pad and matching Dunlop Straploks (Black), Smith Pro Formula Polish and Polish Cloth, Wrench Kit for Adjustments, and Original Warranty

BSR 'B' Standard (DISCONTINUED)

Features an Onyx Black High Gloss Finish over an Alder Body

Model	List Price	Average Street Price
4-String	$1,870 w/case	$1,400 w/case
5-String	$2,020 w/case	$1,500 w/case
6-String	$2,170 w/case	$1,625 w/case
Note: These Prices are from 1999-2001

BSR 'B' Deluxe (DISCONTINUED)

Features a Lightweight Swamp Ash Body with a High Gloss Antique Natural Finish or High Gloss Transparent Charcoal Finish

Model	List Price	Average Street Price
4-String	$2,070 w/case	$1,550 w/case
5-String	$2,220 w/case	$1,650 w/case
6-String	$2,370 w/case	$1,775 w/case
Note: These Prices are from 1999-2001

BSR 'B' Custom (DISCONTINUED)

Features a selected Figured Maple or Walnut Body with High Gloss Antique Natural Finish or High Gloss Transparent Charcoal Finish over Tiger Maple & 5 Piece Laminated Maple/Walnut Neck

Model	List Price	Average Street Price
4-String	$2,270 w/case	$1,700 w/case
5-String	$2,420 w/case	$1,800 w/case
6-String	$2,570 w/case	$1,925 w/case
Note: These Prices are from 1999-2001

Note: All Walnut and Maple body wood sets are hand picked and cut by Ken Smith. These tonewood sets come from our In-House Lumber Yard at the Perkasie, PA Shop.

String Width Specifications for All BSR 'B' Models

BSR 'B' 4 String Models 10mm at Nut and 19mm at Bridge

BSR 'B' 5 & 6 String Models 9 mm at Nut and 16mm at Bridge