overwater#1 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Hi all, This is my treasured Ken Smith, and has been through a lot with me. I longed to own a Smith Black Tiger, and I must say it really surpassed my expectations. Really worth every penny. It is in beautiful condition, and plays incredibly. It has been worked on by Phil Hartley, phenomenal guitar tech and luthier in Bolton, and is absolutely perfect! He worked on the neck to get a perfect curvature and action, dressed all the frets and polished, and intonation, giving a perfect playing experience. Perfect balance between super-low action and quality of tone. Effortless to play. Immense tone, so versatile. This has had much use in theatres, and have had comments from audience members who really appreciated the tone and sound of the bass..which says a lot when they're sat up in the gods! It's had comments in all environments in fact, and i've really loved being able to use it. Ive really looked after the bass, woods waxed, cleaned, oiled..the works. Absolutely beautiful bass, quite a find! Currently strung with DR HiBeams .30-.130. I can ship, but would rather deliver or meet. Can be picked up at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, or I can run on the train for a negotiable price... I have a student railcard, so cheap-'ish' fare. Any questions, please dont hesitate to ask. £2850 firm or trade..... read below. Best wishes, Matt I am looking to release about £1000 from the bass, so would be interested in a fretted 6 string worth £2000 plus £1k cash as a guide. Edited March 6, 2013 by overwater#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 [IMG]http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/MattDenney/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6TN/P1000629.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/MattDenney/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6TN/P1000628.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pierreganseman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 this is... sex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yybass Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Another one of my old basses, I only bought MINT basses which this one is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thanks Perry! It really is a special bass! It's a [b][u]very[/u][/b] reluctant sale, and if the sale falls through on the bass i've seen, then this is staying. Purely out of a desire to spend some time with a Fodera, and my other bass (Overwater) is never going anywhere! So thought i'd try it whilst I can! Any questions etc guys, don't hesitate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorVic Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 what he said! [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1347810254' post='1805288'] this is... sex [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Bump! It certainly is the sex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 BUMP :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Absolutely amazing bass, I'm glad your selling this to fund a fodera (which one ?) And not because your skint. -lol I still miss my smith ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 hmh.... always been tempted by one of those... btu I'm keeping my fodera sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 You know you want it Pierre!! Cheeers Lee! Thought i'd might as well while I can.. All will be revealed, if it materialises! Absolutely love this Smith though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markorbit Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If only this were a five. NIce bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 It can soon be amended..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 lol I do want it... but my Fodera stays with me... .... and I have no cash :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 BUMP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 No reply to PM's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey Russ.. I'll PM you shortly mate! Apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yybass Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 [quote name='overwater#1' timestamp='1348252395' post='1811541'] Hey Russ.. I'll PM you shortly mate! Apologies! [/quote] Matt It's a small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Bump guys. Please PM with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleanhead Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 A free bump for a great bass and of course a great guy I guess ... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Cheers Tom!! Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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