*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. |
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 |
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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 |
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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* |
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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 |
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) |
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