No, seriously... this is the end of it all. 87 Ken Smith BT6.

[michele]

Always had a soft spot for the Smith vintage body style. Always had a fascination for well aged pieces of wood, full of mojo.
And this came in...



'87 Ken Smith BT6. This thing vibrate and resonate like nothing else I've played before.
It has been played a lot and I totally see the reason.
Lot of the lacquer finish has gone (especially in the neck), it's full of dings and dongs but feels and sound like quality.
Talk about mojo..





Yesterday I spent the first two hours just playing long notes all across the fretboard just for the mere pleasure of hearing this baby voice.
Amazing. If I'll ever decide to part with this bass, then it'll be time for me to see a doctor.

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Edited March 14, 2017 by michele

[OmeDunk]

Very nice!

What is the weight of this beast?

[obi 2 kenobi]

V nice.
Is this the one at the bass gallery ?

[michele]

[quote name='OmeDunk' timestamp='1489350149' post='3256286']
Very nice!

What is the weight of this beast?
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I was very surprised at how light this bass is. Don't have a scale handy but I'd say it's in the 9.5 lbs region.
Must be because of the lack of the usual exotic wood laminations. Good solid tiger maple body wings!

[michele]

[quote name='obi 2 kenobi' timestamp='1489353591' post='3256334']
V nice.
Is this the one at the bass gallery ?
[/quote]

Yes indeed.

[obi 2 kenobi]

Well, you beat me to it. Was going to buy it this week.

Did you come all the way from Sicily to buy it ?

Enjoy the bass

[michele]

No, I bought it unseen. The brand and the seller gave me confidence...

[Chris2112]

The pics don't seem to be working...

[Paulhauser]

Nice find Michele, have many happy hours with it!

[Giazonne Reyes]

Nice one Michele - glad you found one in the end!
I wanted to get up to Camden to check this one out, but this time you beat me to it!!
Post some clips of how it sounds if you get time...
Best wishes and congratulations!

[michele]

Thanks Paul, this wouldn't have happened without you buying my Yammy!

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Nice find Michele, have many happy hours with it!
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[michele]

Hey Giazonne! I've solved those back problems (incredible: that was a posture problem aggravated by...right hand plucking technique!) so you know I had to satisfy my itch for a BT6!!!

[quote name='Giazonne Reyes' timestamp='1489452017' post='3257128']
Nice one Michele - glad you found one in the end!
I wanted to get up to Camden to check this one out, but this time you beat me to it!!
Post some clips of how it sounds if you get time...
Best wishes and congratulations!
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