KSD Fretless 60's series 4 string bass

Ken Smith Design Fretless J-Bass 60's series 4 string Tobacco Sunburst

If the sound of a fretless bass has ever moved you, then the Proto-J may be perfect for you. The Proto-J lined fretless features a 3-piece alder body, and maple neck with a lined Ebonol fingerboard. The 4-string model is available in tobacco sunburst with a 3-ply tortoise shell pick guard and chrome hardware, and the 5 string model is available in black with a 3 ply black pickguard and black hardware.

Recreating the magic from 60's and 70's vintage basses, Ken Smith is pleased to introduce the KSD Proto-J series. Drawing on his many years of experience as a studio professional in New York City and as a world-class luthier, Ken Smith designed the Proto-J series to meet the demands of professional bassists around the world. Ken incorporated many of the features found on his U.S. basses into a design that is familiar and recognizable to many bassists.

For the 4-string model, Ken chose a traditional scale length of 34" The 5-string model is a modern 35" that is becoming the standard for professional bassists. Both models feature 21 frets, 19mm string spacing at the bridge, exposed pole, alnico magnet J pickups, shielded electronics cavity, and a custom designed 2-band active circuit. Many other features set the bass apart, but the most important is the experience Ken puts into each bass to insure the Proto-J plays well and sounds great.

Shipping Weight: 20 lbs.

Suggested Retail Price: $ 895.00

Our Price: $ 669.00

Number of units currently In Stock: 0