Mar 7, 2004 · I have a KSD 70's 4 string, and it is a really great jazz bass. The neck is thicker, and a touch wider than a Fender Jazz, but I really like the feel. One very strong feature I like of this …

Jul 14, 2007 · Yes, those are the stock electronics on the bass. No upgrades. This think kills my buddy's Marcus Miller Jazz bass in every way. My bass tech thinks that the fretwork is the best …

Feb 15, 2008 · I've owned my KSD Proto J 705 for about 5 years now. It's been my main bass for that entire time and although others here on Talkbass have slammed it, I gotta say that it's a …

Feb 14, 2017 · That bass must be the KSD Burner model. Never seen those around here. Anyway, Mr. Smith has himself explained the full picture on the aforementioned Ken Smith …

May 18, 2006 · Bottom line: I think that the KSD is a really good bass, and with some thought can be a steal. I bought my pre/PUPs used and am really happy with the end result. I'd have to …

Feb 1, 2015 · Recreating the magic from the 60's and 70's, the KSD Proto-J series were designed in conjunction with Ken Smith. Drawing on his many years of experience as a studio …

Mar 21, 2012 · Hi TB'ers. Thanks for dropping by. Well, I pulled the trigger on a KSD Lefty Proto J tonight. I've been intrigued by the model since I first saw them a couple years ago. I just …

Apr 8, 2000 · I've got a KSD 705-J that's become my main gigging bass. The weight can be an issue on a long set, and the 35" scale takes some getting used to, but I think it's an awesome …

Nov 9, 2005 · I have been playing bass for a number of years I own a Fender 77,Sadowsky vJ70, Yamaha trb6MKII and a Yamaha BBG5S. KSD proto is not a squire at all. If you look inside …

Jan 17, 2009 · Here's an update to the thread "KSD Lesson learned" The thread ( February 2008) was shut down by the moderators because it got too heated. But I think people might still be …