mrbassman_de Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) FS in Germany: [b][size=5]Ken Smith BMT Elite 4 [/size][/b] 1995, all-original, and in [b][size=5]MINT [/size][/b]condition !!! Specs: [list] [*]Highly Flamed Maple Top & Back [*]Mahogany body core [*]7pc body wings [*]7pc neck [*]Rosewood Board (or Pau Ferro ?) [*]Active BMT Preamp with Bass, Mid, Treble, Volume, Balance [*]Passive mode with Push-Pull-Volume-Pot [*]Satin Finish [*]34' scale [*]Hardcase - not original [/list] This particular model has been built during the years 1993 and 1997 and is quite similar to the today's top model - the Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary. The BMT does not have the parallel/serial switches and misses some of the aesthetical goodies like Abalone dots, but it is structurally the same. BMT necks have been treated in a special way, which is not offered as a standard anymore by KS. The neck runs through the body in full thickness, today's Smith necks must get a tone block added to match the body thickness. BMT necks are much thinner than the modern ones and they play unbelievable fast. The fretwork is perfect and the action so low without buzzes that the string is just before laying flat on the frets. The frets are in nearly unplayed condition. BMT necks had been stored and dried for several years before being used for a new bass. The sound has the typical Smith-Click in the upper registers with a strong medium range, cutting through EVERY mix. I don't know how much BMTs had been built through the 5 years. It is mentioned somewhere in the Web that it should be not more than 130-140 basses. And there were much less 4-stringers than 5- or 6-ers. So this is a very rare opportunity to get one - in perfect state. Smith lovers know that this model is one of the best (or probably IS the best) Smith models ever built. The bass has ZERO dings and scratches, nothing ! I'm asking [size=5][color=#0000ff][b]3.300 [/b][/color][/size][size=5][color=#0000ff][b]Euro[/b][/color] [/size]for it plus shipping. Bass is located in Duesseldorf, Germany. No trades., ... Pics on request: Edited February 21, 2012 by mrbassman_de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Seriously nice looking bass..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Free bump for a great and trustworthy guy to deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Soooo beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonkel26 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Wow Rainer! that BMT model is a beauty! Smith's are the max! I'll give it a bump. Edited December 12, 2011 by nonkel26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've never been a fan of the aesthetics of the Smith basses but your pics seem to have brought out the best in the bass, it looks really slim; do you have an accurate weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1323730262' post='1466439'] I've never been a fan of the aesthetics of the Smith basses but your pics seem to have brought out the best in the bass, it looks really slim; do you have an accurate weight? [/quote] Thanks for all your kind comments This bass weighs 4kg on my digital bathroom scale. It feels very comfortable on the strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 A bunch of trade offers, but none of them tempting enough. Still available. Current GBP 2 Euro ratio is good for UK buyers ...;-)... Asking 3.100 GBP or best offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Very smart indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Christmas bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabinosto Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 wood and tronics chronos 5? bump for a beutiful bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romu Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Hi, [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Trade possible ?:[/font][/color] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164654-jazz-bass-64-custom-shop-relic-vcunetto/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164654-j...elic-vcunetto/[/url] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Cheers[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sexy bass. Almost tempted to part with my Fodera.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 It's outragous. Condition is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I sold Rainer my BMT5 a few years back. He's a great guy to deal with, and these are [i][size=5]superb[/size][/i] basses! Rainer, anything in my signature you fancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' timestamp='1325093291' post='1479793'] wood and tronics chronos 5? bump for a beutiful bass. [/quote] Thanks ziggy - The W&Ts are AMAZING basses - nevertheless I sold exactly that model a few months ago because I never became comfortable with it's look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='Romu' timestamp='1326280163' post='1494771'] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Hi, [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Trade possible ?:[/font][/color] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164654-jazz-bass-64-custom-shop-relic-vcunetto/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/164654-j...elic-vcunetto/[/url] [color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Cheers[/font][/color] [/quote] Thanks for your offer too, but I already own 4 fantastic pre-CBS Jazz Basses - so I have in fact no need for the Relic, even if it looks great...;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1326291789' post='1494994'] I sold Rainer my BMT5 a few years back. He's a great guy to deal with, and these are [i][size=5]superb[/size][/i] basses! Rainer, anything in my signature you fancy? [/quote] Thanks for your kind words and same back to you Unfortunately nothing really tempting in your sig ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='flippyfloop' timestamp='1326290741' post='1494969'] Sexy bass. Almost tempted to part with my Fodera.... [/quote] Do you refer to your Buckeye Monarch ? I have seen it for sale in May 11 - still yours ? May be interesting ....... how much cash are you asking on top of the Smith ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auvergne81 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 very nice bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbassisto Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Rainer is a great seller and this KS is gorgeous. Be confident, absolutly perfect deal with Rainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Thanks Philou and all others for the kind words. This bass is as good as you would expect from a perfect Smith. The only reason to sell this that I mostly play my old Fender Jazz Basses as 4-stringers. Edited February 5, 2012 by mrbassman_de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) [size=6][sub]Bass is on hold for some days.[/sub][/size] [size=6][sub]No trades anymore.[/sub][/size] Edited February 21, 2012 by mrbassman_de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 [size=6][sub]This bass is still for sale.[/sub] [b][sub]Price drop: Now asking 3.300 Euro (currently about 2.760 GBP) plus shipping.[/sub][/b][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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