nobodysprefect Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Could be sold as new. edited to add: it's a BSR6EG, not a plain BSR6... Very, very nice Smith. I've had a couple of these, and it's a matter of taste whether the old stack-knob Smith or Kiwi's old Smith I had briefly sounded better or not, but this has the best slap response. The old stack-knob preamp had a different sound that some people prefer. This one has the famous Smith tone in spades, plus nice attack from the ebony board. Bought this from Harry and it's great, but I find my first MTD, which I bought later on, is more my cup of tea - they are sonically quite different! MTDs are all about the grind and grizzle, which suits me well, because my touch is perhaps even too soft! This Smith would work fantastically for someone who wants stupid low action with medium touch. Those who remember Harry's FS thread will recall this bass. More pics at [url="http://s626.photobucket.com/albums/tt342/prkl0405/Smith/BSR6EG/"]http://s626.photobuc...5/Smith/BSR6EG/[/url] Melvin Davis delivering that Smith tone. He plays better than I, whodathunkit! This bass does deliver a tone remarkably similar to his. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWP7CrvuUmE[/media] To re-iterate, it's in like new condition, and the wooden knobs are original. Comes with the Smith hard case, which is also in like new condition. The bass is in and has been customs dutied in Europe. I think 3400 quid is a reasonable price to ask, no? edit: Ok, let's have a look at what a new similar bass would cost? Bass Central lists a new BSR6EG without matching knobs at USD5900 excl shipping. That's 3760 pounds, right? Add only 50 quid for shipping (good luck with that) and then VAT and customs duties, which end up at about 25 % unless you get lucky and they ship with something that duties it for you, adding their own costs on top. 3810 x 1,25 = 4762,5 That's over 1300 pounds more than I'm asking. Proportionally, that's 28,5 % off. I'll even throw in 3 packs of Smith different strings so the buyer can experiment. Edited June 5, 2012 by nobody's prefect
yybass Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 This bass was mine for a while, it's a great bass and I have the fretted version for grabs too! Bump for a great BSR 6TNE worth every penny, just one model preceding the 25th Anniversary.
Francesco Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 Is it a fretless? I really would like to see one of those. Add some pictures please.
JensWest Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 A question, just out of curiosity - are the knobs original?
nobodysprefect Posted May 21, 2012 Author Posted May 21, 2012 The knobs are ,AFAIK, original. Not a common feature of Smith basses, that one. Good catch!
nobodysprefect Posted May 23, 2012 Author Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) bump. Lots of interest, no definite offers yet. I added a bit to the OP to show how much a new one would cost bought directly from the US. Keep in mind this is in MINT, as new, condition. Edited May 23, 2012 by nobody's prefect
manudepaz Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 Maybe interested in my Iturra SC-F6? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169486-fs-iturra-sc-f6-fretless/page__p__1666095__hl__iturra__fromsearch__1#entry1666095"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/169486-fs-iturra-sc-f6-fretless/page__p__1666095__hl__iturra__fromsearch__1#entry1666095[/url] Thanks!!!!
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