dscheims Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Unfortunately I have to sell my beautiful 1997 4 String Ken Smith Bass. Here's a description from Ken Smith himself: "...this is a BSR 4B. The B model was an upgrade package for the BSR 'M' model with a package of extras, 3-band EQ (2-band was standard then on the M model), ebony fingerboard (upgraded from morado), top dots (was an option) and gold hardware (chrome was standard). So this model had about $400 of options list price which in usa is $300 street price then. We only made this model/package for a year or so. Then it was just the M model with upgrades, not a different model. M-G was an M with gold..." [url="http://imageshack.us/g/856/img0067tb.jpg/"]http://imageshack.us/g/856/img0067tb.jpg/[/url] Looks, feels and sounds great! Comes with the original Ken Smith hardcase.
wombatboter Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Nice bass but according to the forum rules you have to state a price ...
BassBus Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 So that'll be $300 dollars you're selling it for. [size=4] [/size]
dscheims Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 aaah sh**... I was hoping to get an offer from you guys! The only reason I'm selling it is because I need money, the instrument is absolutely gorgeous! I thought more in the $3000 range...
lettsguitars Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Damn I was just going to offer you £7. Your loss.
lettsguitars Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I must say it looks older (in a nice way). Has a real vintage look about it.
dscheims Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 Yes because the bass was actually played. I'm a bass player not a collector. It's in great condition. If it weren't for the worn look I'd say it's in perfect condition. I also like the used look. Like my 63 fender precision, I don't want it to look like new! Otherwise I'd buy a new one. Which in the case of ken smith would cost more than $4000. But thank you anyways for your offer. It's just a little bit too low for me...
lettsguitars Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 [quote name='dscheims' timestamp='1358260327' post='1935773'] Yes because the bass was actually played. I'm a bass player not a collector. It's in great condition. If it weren't for the worn look I'd say it's in perfect condition. I also like the used look. Like my 63 fender precision, I don't want it to look like new! Otherwise I'd buy a new one. Which in the case of ken smith would cost more than $4000. But thank you anyways for your offer. It's just a little bit too low for me... [/quote] By the way, having to state a price doesnt mean you cant accept offers which I'm sure will be flooding in. Good luck with the sale there boyo.
lettsguitars Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 and I wasn't trying to put down the bass in anyway. It looks great. I just thought it has a real sort of 70's look about it and was shocked that it's a '97.
dscheims Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 imageshack doesn't seem to be working for everybody. there are some more pictures than on imageshack. here you go: http://s1337.beta.photobucket.com/user/dscheims/library/Ken%20Smith The pictures are not very flattering for the bass (it looks better in real life), but I don't want to hide anything (signs of wear or scratches)! It's a great bass and that's why I played it a couple of hours every day for 2 to 3 years.
KuzBass Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Very nice bass, looks more or less the same as my recently acquired BSR5J from 1997. Unfortunately can't afford your bass at the moment, all I can tell - bump for the beauty!
dscheims Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 I guess we can talk about the price...
dscheims Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 So obviously nobody wants to pay the price I'm asking for. What would a more reasonable price be in your opinion?
JensWest Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 It's only been a few days. Selling anything is hard these days.
dscheims Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 True... You think it was easier a couple of years ago?
dougal Posted March 14, 2013 Posted March 14, 2013 James, Is the bass still available? I'm holding my sadowsky (http://basschat.co.uk/topic/201041-fs-sadowsky-metro-rv4-2006-pre-vtc-l1250/page__fromsearch__1) for someone: if that goes through I think we may have a deal...
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