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Discover the Ken Smith BT5, a meticulously crafted electric bass guitar that stands as a testament to precision and quality in the world of musical instruments. Designed for professional musicians and avid bass enthusiasts, the BT5 offers an unparalleled playing experience with its five-string configuration, providing a wider range of notes to explore. This model is celebrated for its deep, resonant tones and exceptional sustain, thanks to the combination of its premium tonewoods and innovative construction techniques.

The BT5 features a neck-through-body design, enhancing stability and providing seamless access to higher frets for intricate solos and complex chords. Its dual humbucking pickups deliver a powerful and defined sound, allowing you to effortlessly shift from warm, mellow tones to bright, punchy grooves. Equipped with an active preamp, this bass offers precise control over your tone with its intuitive EQ settings, making it versatile for any genre, from jazz to rock.

Key Features:

Five-string configuration for expanded tonal range
Neck-through-body design for enhanced stability and sustain
Dual humbucking pickups for powerful, defined sound
Active preamp with intuitive EQ controls
Premium tonewoods for rich, resonant tones
Seamless access to higher frets for intricate playing styles

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Peter Inagawa

bass solo with the Ken Smith BT5 from 1989 (4:45)

Peter Inagawa

1990 Ken Smith B.T.5 bass video and demo

Jay Eric Swaim

Ken Smith BT5 Sound Test(feat.bass backing track)

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낙원상가 Ken Smith BT5 5string 시연자 영상입니다.

낙원상가 베이스기타 더원악기

Ken Smith / BT5 1990【Test Play】

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The Ken Smith BT5 is noted for its playability, even compared to a vintage Fender.
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Stefan Lessard

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Dave Matthews Band

Verified via Bassplayer

In an interview with Bassplayer, Stefan Lessard discusses his use of the Ken Smith BT5 bass guitar.

Freddie Washington

Bassist, Composer

Joe Sample and the Soul Committee

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Freddie Washington is confirmed to use a Ken Smith BT5 5-string bass, as detailed in an article by Janelle Borg for Guitar World. In the article, Washington is quoted saying, "I was getting session calls for a 5-string… we had to switch over quick," highlighting his decision to adopt the Ken Smith BT5 to compete with Moog synths in session work.