{"title":"Ken Smith Hadrien Feraud","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKen Smith Hadrien Feraud Signature\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKen Smith has been building basses by hand in the USA since 1979. The tone is legendary : deep, articulate, almost vocal in the way it responds to touch. But getting your hands on a Smith has always been a test of patience. Indeed, the USA production is limited, wait times stretch into years, and European availability is close to nonexistent. In the meantime, you know the classics :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBSR, BT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiger Elite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s what makes the Hadrien Feraud signature so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe HF5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Sleek Elite in Japan under Ken Smith’s direct licence, the HF5 was designed in collaboration with the French fusion bassist whose right hand should probably be insured. It carries the Smith DNA : the electronics, the voicing and the neck feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is one of the most sought-after Japan-made basses in current production. It’s not a budget alternative to a USA Smith. It’s its own instrument ; one that rewards precision and responds to dynamics with almost unsettling honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve been lurking on TalkBass threads trying to find one in Europe, you know the drill. They’re rare outside Japan. Dealers who stock them are even rarer : we’re one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourcing a Ken Smith HF from Japan on your own means navigating customs paperwork, international shipping, and lead times that test your patience. We handle all of that. Every HF5 arrives in Belgium, gets inspected and photographed in our studio, and ships to you fully set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we have them, they don’t last long. Browse what’s available below, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bassfreaks.net\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e to reserve the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ken-smith-hadrien-feraud-5-gunmetal-blue","title":"Ken Smith Hadrien Feraud 5 - Gunmetal Blue","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKen Smith Hadrien Feraud 5 - Gunmetal Blue - Specs :\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight. 4,22kg \/ 9,30 Lbs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody. Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck. Rosewood on maple with pearl block markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide markers. Luminlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale. 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut. Bone 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip. Slim D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets. 24, small, stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners. OEM light weight high gear ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge. Original KS V 18mm pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups. Original Jazz set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamp. Original 3 band (18v)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls. Vol\/bypass, balance, treb, mid, bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase. High grade gig case. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bass Freaks Sprl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52857420906832,"sku":null,"price":4295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1387\/1235\/files\/KenSmithHadrienFeraud5-GunmetalBlue0BassFreaks6.jpg?v=1774719531"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1387\/1235\/collections\/images.png?v=1745654236","url":"https:\/\/bassfreaks.net\/en-ma\/collections\/ken-smith-hadrien-feraud-5.oembed","provider":"Bass Freaks Sprl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}