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A stunning fretless bass with flame walnut top, Macassar ebony fingerboard, and humbucking soapbars.
$4,595.00
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
Step into high-end lutherie royalty with the extraordinary Ken Smith BSR-4 FL! Renowned worldwide for setting the gold standard in boutique bass crafting, this fretless masterpiece features striking flame walnut top and back wings wrapping a carved figured maple body core, paired with a rock-solid 5-piece maple and shedua neck. Its dark Macassar ebony fretless fingerboard offers a silky, unhindered surface, delivering singing "mwah," deep low-end resonance, and incredible tactile response across a 34" scale. Powered by signature Ken Smith humbucking soapbar pickups and slick black hardware, this 8 lb 14 oz instrument yields exceptional punch, articulate midrange detail, and studio-ready clarity. Complete with its original hardshell case, it represents the absolute pinnacle of fretless tone and visual elegance.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
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Body: Flame Walnut Top & Back with Figured Maple Carve
Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Shedua
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony, Fretless
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Bridge Spacing: 2-1/2"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Pickups: Ken Smith Humbucking Soapbar Pickups
Hardware: Black
Case: Hardshell
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Payments as low as $104/mo.