mrbassman_de Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Ken Smith BT 6 Elite G - Premium Ebony Top Specs: Premium Ebony Top (becomes more and more a rare find) Figured Walnut Back (this quality would be used for tops today !) Figured Macassar Ebony board 34 scale 18 mm spacing Gold Hardware Birth year: 1989 An exceptional Smith in every aspect. These Ebony topped Smiths are the cream of all wood combos available from KS. Deeper than all others and very articulate and responsive. Bass has been played a lot but very well cared for. Some wear and dings/dongs all over the body but as you can see in the pic nothing that makes this wonderful bass less desirable. Super fast and low action ! These older BT's have a real through neck. You can see the difference to newer models on the back: The newer Smiths have a soundblock laminated to the back of the neck, the older ones are produced completely through the back too. The reason for change is simple: the older version needs a lot more wood in ONE piece and much more effort to produce, the newer necks could be sawn out of smaller pieces. These less laminates for the neck open the sound of the Smith and reduce the compression which is often inherent to newer models. Comes with Original Hardcase, also worn to some degree but in fully working condition. Bass is located in Germany / 40547 Duesseldorf. Asking 2.950 Euro. No trades at the moment as I really need cash (the one and only reason for offering this wonderful piece). Pics: [url="http://www.mrbassman.net/de/MrBassman/Basses/smith_bt6g_ebony.htm"]http://www.mrbassman..._bt6g_ebony.htm[/url] Edited February 19, 2013 by mrbassman_de Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 another stunning piece by a top seller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbass Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very nice Reiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akabane Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Damn! This looks beyond amazing, bet sounds brilliant as well. If only private transactions had monthly payments... Good luck with sale MrBassMan! Edited February 18, 2013 by akabane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridchin Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Great bass and awesome collection!! What is your prefered bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portraitoftracy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm not sure if you know the history on this bass, but I believe this might of been mine about 10 years ago, it was amazing. Having owned to many Smith's, new and old, I can honestly say these are my favorite, the two band pre kills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridchin Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 How are the Smith's, compared to Ken Lawrence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portraitoftracy Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 [quote name='gridchin' timestamp='1361227535' post='1983292'] How are the Smith's, compared to Ken Lawrence? [/quote] Different animals, like comparing a J bass to a P bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi Ari, thanks for your kind comments. I received this bass from the (likely) first owner from Switzerland. I was told that he purchased it new in the 90s at a local shop. Anyway - these are amazing basses ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbassman_de Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 SOLD - Pending payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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