freelancesam Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've had a 4 and 5 string KSD but I've just took the plunge and bought myself this absolute babe of a bass! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170692819639"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=170692819639[/url] Anybody owned an old BT 6 before? have any tips? Did I get ripped off? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Looks like you got it cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 No idea value wise. but that's a cracking bass, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernmeister Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Wow!!! That looks superb, 6 strings is a bit of a handful for me. But having tried Ken Smith basses in the past i'm sure it'll feel & sound fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 This is such a good find..... If I had seen it I would of bought it. £1500 is a bargain. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Not a bad price, it should be a very good bass if it's as good as the Smiths I have played! The BT is my favourite Smith shape too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yybass Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Well done you got an absolute bargain, these are sought after in the US and will sell for $3500 (£2200). These 'Bass/Treble' are superb, they have a nice rich tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 That's lovely! Fantastic price too - serious bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I just had a minor ,tho' pleasurable mishap in my underpants,looking at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='freelancesam' post='1365950' date='Sep 8 2011, 12:04 AM']I've had a 4 and 5 string KSD but I've just took the plunge and bought myself this absolute babe of a bass! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170692819639"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=170692819639[/url] Anybody owned an old BT 6 before? have any tips? Did I get ripped off? Sam[/quote] If you paid the £40 p&p cost you were ripped off. It only costs a tenner to send a Bass. In saying that the Bass looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm jealous BUT I reckon its probably going to weigh a tonne so time to invest in a nice wide strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Looks a steal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1368452' date='Sep 10 2011, 12:11 PM']If you paid the £40 p&p cost you were ripped off. It only costs a tenner to send a Bass. In saying that the Bass looks great.[/quote] I agree that it only costs about a tenner to ship a bass, but if you want to have it shipped properly insured for £1500, you're looking at around £45. And I definitely recommend going down that route, it's worth it just to be compensated for loss or damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1368452' date='Sep 10 2011, 12:11 PM']If you paid the £40 p&p cost you were ripped off.[/quote] If I'd been fortunate enough to get my hands on that bass for £1500 I wouldn't give a f*** if it had cost me £100 to send it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Absolute steal , you did really well there, a beautiful smith, they are the best!!!! i sold my bolt on Smith for £1600 and that was a decent price, you got a BARGAIN!!!! Edited September 10, 2011 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelancesam Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks for the feedback guys. I gave the seller the £40 and he drove (devon to birmingham) and met me at a services where we did the deal, lovely chap. Got the bass yesterday evening, had this morning to get my head around the extra string and gigged it tonight through a TC RH450 + RS212, the tone/sustain is phenomenal! It is quite heavy and my left shoulder is feeling the strain but its sooo worth it! Can anybody guess what instrument this guy plays in the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looks great, well done. What is the string spacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 First dibs if you decide to sell it for the same price as you paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelancesam Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 [quote name='Doctor J' post='1369065' date='Sep 11 2011, 07:32 AM']Looks great, well done. What is the string spacing?[/quote] I'm not sure on the actual string spacing but the neck is about as wide as my face so the strings arn't too close... a bit closer than your average 5 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 [quote name='freelancesam' post='1369050' date='Sep 11 2011, 03:45 AM']Can anybody guess what instrument this guy plays in the band? [/quote] The skin flute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 [quote name='freelancesam' post='1369050' date='Sep 11 2011, 03:45 AM'][/quote] Your bass is wider than your cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensWest Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) How could I miss this?! Not interested in a Ritter? Edited September 12, 2011 by JensWest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Doctor J' post='1369065' date='Sep 10 2011, 11:32 PM']Looks great, well done. What is the string spacing?[/quote] 18mm at the bridge, 9mm at the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffonite Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love the "was I ripped off" comment of the O.P Are you being coy or do you really not realise what a bargain you have there. This bass was advertised in Bassist mag' for ages at £1600 obviously no one bought it which I find very strange, times really must be hard! What sort of price would Basschatters consider this bass would be worth? I would say at least another grand on top of what the O.P paid> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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