*Note: As of January 2013, All 'J' Series Models have been Discontinued*

Note: The pictures you see on the website are NOT the exact Basses that we have in stock. They are only pictures of Basses that were previously made and shown as examples only. Please contact us with any questions you might have about options, wood species or grades.

BSR-J 
NECK 3-Piece Laminated Aged Hardrock Maple Bolt-On Neck, Precision Handcarved and Fit to Exacting Specifications. Now Standard with Reverse 2/3 Gears on 5-String Models.  

FINGERBOARD 24 Fret Quartersawn Morado/Pau Ferro Fingerboard with Genuine Mother of Pearl Side Dots
BODY WINGS
(Solid 2 or 3 pc)

Choices: Black Walnut, Avodire', Swamp Ash or Figured Maple now available with matching or contrasting Center Block

FINISH Classic Hand Rubbed Dutch Varnish over Stradivari Gold Oil ("Ken's Secret Sauce")
HARDWARE Chrome (Gold or Black optional, add $150.)
Dunlop "Dual Design" Straploks
ELECTRONICS  NEW Smith B.M.T. 3 Band Eq 18-Volt Circuit with DIP Switches & Master Volume Control (Made in U.S.A.)
PICKUPS Smith J945 "Stacked Coil" Humbucking Pickups
BSR4J
Swamp Ash
BSR4J
 
Fretless
BSR4J
Tiger Maple
Coming Soon! BSR5J-Lefty
  Lefty
BSR5J
Quilted Maple
  2005 BSR5J
Tiger Maple
BSR5J
Fretless
BSR5J
Walnut
BSR5J
Tiger Maple
Model 'STREET' $
BSR4J *Note: This Model is Discontinued*
BSR5J *Note: This Model is Discontinued*
Note: *This Model is Discontinued*

:::::OPTIONS:::::

Options Available on BSRJ Models 'STREET' $
Highly Figured Tiger Maple  
Top Dots (Mother of Pearl)  
Ebony Fingerboard  
Fretless Ebony Fingerboard (*Blank or Lined, Side Dots only)  
Left Handed Model    

Basses Specs Home Stock

The Featured Wood of This Page: Eastern Tiger Maple (Acer Rubrum, Red Maple) (also Acer Saccharum, Sugar Maple)
Origin: Northeast USA
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture): 3.3 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.(3.8 Lb/Ft - Sugar Maple)
Weight Classification: Medium
Where Used on Smith Basses: Tops, Backs, Wings, Centers, & Cores
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Strong, Round & Punchy
Grades Available (in stock): Medium thru Highly Figured
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 5-10 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)
Click here for more information about this wood and other woods

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