Gwilym

nice bass! but, they look like the soapbar pickups to me, rather than the Js

[quote name='lee650' post='538754' date='Jul 12 2009, 06:56 PM']Im very eagerly awaiting sound clips of that ken smith!!! simply gorgeous,is that a bit of quilt maple in the middle with maple wings? you got me GASSING!!! again- all the best - lee[/quote] hi Lee, yeah, the whole body is maple - not sure if it's what you would call quilted though. at least it's quite different to what I would visualise when talking about a quilted top. I thought I had some more pictures at hand that I could link in showing more detail, but I'll have to get that done next weekend too. cheers G

[quote name='molan' post='538048' date='Jul 11 2009, 05:14 PM']That top really is lovely - well worth the effort! If this was a 5 I'd be seriously tempted, maybe it's time to brush up my C string skills [/quote] used to have a MPG Level 5 - which funnily enough is back in the US now and up for sale on TB at the moment. anyway - it was/is a really nice bass, as is this one too from the looks of it! have a free bump. not that you need it - Barrie has probably bought it by now

Barrie, Jack, Nik - thanks for the kind words! The KS is indeed a belter. I knew within a minute of playing it that it would be mine It has the Smith tone, but is much warmer sounding than other Smiths I've played. That said - it tonally doesn't quite fit with the band I've been playing with, and consequently I've only played it at home occasionally in the past 3 years. It needs servicing on a more regular basis than that! I guarantee if someone picks this one up, they won't be disappointed Right, I'm pretty certain I've replied to all the PM's that I've received - if you're still waiting for a reply from me, I guess something got lost in the ether, so please let me know. Update on trades: just to say that the only trades I will consider are a F bass lined fretless 5 or 6 string. Or a 535 mtd without a wenge neck. (bonus points for a 24 fret neck, matching truss rod cover, rosewood finger board, or alder body or maybe a fretless?). By the way, I will record and post sound clips of all these once I've had the chance - in around a week or so I guess. cheers G

[quote name='walbassist' post='535357' date='Jul 8 2009, 06:27 AM']Gwil, what on earth are you thinking!? I hope the GAS is truly serious enough to warrant letting those three beauties go?[/quote] hey Gareth, partly the realisation that I've only got two hands and don't want to be a "collector", and I guess a clearout of sorts pending a potential change in circumstances. GAS was also a driving factor, but it turns out I've been too slow in that department - I found out this morning and evening that the 2 basses I was GASsing for are either sold or on hold. Not a surprise, one was a spanking new NYC Sadowsky, and the nicest Sadowsky I've had the pleasure of playing. Should have been quicker off the mark and I'm surporised it lasted as long as it did. Any interest in the Smith? I know you like 'em [quote name='bubinga5' post='535551' date='Jul 8 2009, 10:42 AM']ARRGH..I want that Ken Smith!!!!![/quote] Do it Cheltenham would be a easy spot for personal delivery [quote name='leloupa' post='535664' date='Jul 8 2009, 12:30 PM']Hmmm... can i see some more pictures from the MTD ? Which serial number please ? Guess you'll like the sound of the maple / rosewood neck combination more ? Looking forward to your answer, greetings, Dave[/quote] Dave, I am about to PM you...

[size=5][b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157911-sandberg-6-fretless/"]New cleaned up sale thread here[/url][/b][/size]

hi - it is at the moment, got a couple of people interested, but I can't do much about it till I get back to the UK on the 17th July. it is a 4ohm cab as things stand, I will need it for a gig on the 1st of August, so unless I can organize a trade, or three way deal before hand where I end up with another cab to replace it, then any deal will have to wait until after the 1st August. cabs I'd be interested in would be a quality compact and lightweight 1x15 (or maybe 1x12) cheers G

update: back in the UK in 3 weeks time, so this may become available again, if there is any interest...

[quote name='leftybassman392' post='526324' date='Jun 27 2009, 09:07 PM']Sorry to get all pedantic and anal, but the term 'Olive Wood' almost certainly refers to a variety of Ash. The Olive tree proper is not normally suitable for use as a tonewood, whereas Ash (a member of the Olive family) is a well-known and very widely used tonewood. The grain on the back of the body looks like Ash to me. The term 'Olive Ash' actually refers to a particularly distinctive type of grain rather than a species of tree. Whatever you want to call it, it's a beautiful instrument - every once in a long while I wish I wasn't lefthanded. [/quote] the olive wood is the top/facings. the body/back is ash.

[quote name='molan' post='526053' date='Jun 27 2009, 03:29 PM']I did have the phrase 'olive-wood' stuck in my head for some reason but thought I might have imagined it![/quote] it's because thats what I told you and is also what I was told by the fellow who sold me the bass originally, but it's not that important, what is important is that it looks awesome!

nice pictures - great bass A shame you are letting it go...

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='439959' date='Mar 20 2009, 06:52 AM']you might want to PM Mike Brooks, he was interested in one too.[/quote] thanks 'Kiwi, I'll drop him a pm when I get back from hols... [quote name='crez5150' post='439965' date='Mar 20 2009, 07:12 AM']PM sent[/quote] and replied...

I possibly need this for a gig on the 3rd of April, after which it will be available for sale. I'm heading abroad in April with work for a few months, so I won't need it while I'm away. In very good condition, bought a couple of months ago on this forum. I've used it for 2 gigs and it sounds great. No issues other than the fact that the tweeter contol knob on the back of the cab is missing. I mean the plastic knob that sits on the metal pole bit. The control works fine! If it's not gone before I leave the country then obviously I'll have to withdraw it £399 gets it - a lot of cab for the money. Pick-up only from West London (near Hammersmith) or I could deliver for cost of petrol depending on where you are, and if I have the time. Time is not on my side I'm afraid! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=31996&hl=EBS"]Here's the original FS thread[/url] - it's looking even better now as I've given it a good hoover. Please note: I am away for a week from Saturday so probably won't be able to respond to PM's in that time. Snowboarding is much more fun than the internet cheers G PS if you need photos, you will have to wait until I get back on the 29th March.

[quote name='sub-a-dub' post='423694' date='Mar 2 2009, 09:21 PM'] ah nooooo!.... more head-wrecking - Why did I spot this!?!?!?!?.... And now it's active as well... :wub: :wub: ...Hi Gwil, by the way, Sean[/quote] Well, i'm going to bump this again if anyone is interested in this then you better be quick. It looks like I'll be away with work from mid April for 3 months and won't be in a position to do any deals, so this will either go into "storage" or maybe on a commission sale at the Gallery. Willing to consider reasonable offers (£999 will do it!), as I can use the cash to buy a bass where I'm working so I can play while I'm away, but definitely no trades now, sorry. Still pickup only from West London too. cheers G