thebassist Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 On 06/09/2022 at 23:48, AndyTravis said: Had an enjoyable evening with this. Now…to find something to do with it. Awesome! I’ve had my eyes open for a 6-string version for years now. There’s actually one on eBay at the moment but the price is ludicrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 5 hours ago, thebassist said: Awesome! I’ve had my eyes open for a 6-string version for years now. There’s actually one on eBay at the moment but the price is ludicrous. Same one is slightly cheaper on reverb but the guy thinks it’s made in US. Might be able to use old classifieds on here to convince them the price is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just missed out on a 93 Bt5 on eBay. Hopefully it went to a basschatter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi 2 kenobi Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 The one that went for £3400? Not a bad price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, obi 2 kenobi said: The one that went for £3400? Not a bad price. Wasn’t bad at all. Not many bids were placed so don’t think there were too many aware of it or it was a case of bad timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi 2 kenobi Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Yes, I agree. Not often on eBay in UK. £3400 is a pretty good price when you compare with 2nd values of Wals and Alembics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I see there's a BT6 (modified) just come up for sale at the bass gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 06/10/2022 at 01:34, obi 2 kenobi said: Yes, I agree. Not often on eBay in UK. £3400 is a pretty good price when you compare with 2nd values of Wals and Alembics Unfortunately it's less good when you compare against the prices of used Smiths 6 years ago. Inflation doesn't account for all the rise, as it doesn't with Wal's either. Alembics have been chronically undervalued for decades, if you believe their new price is any basis for their used price. In 2008 I could afford three BSRGN Smiths. Three! Such decadence would be the stuff of bucketlist fantasy now. Just imagine if salaries had gone up by the same rate as boutique bass guitars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Kiwi said: Unfortunately it's less good when you compare against the prices of used Smiths 6 years ago. Inflation doesn't account for all the rise, as it doesn't with Wal's either. Alembics have been chronically undervalued for decades, if you believe their new price is any basis for their used price. In 2008 I could afford three BSRGN Smiths. Three! Such decadence would be the stuff of bucketlist fantasy now. Just imagine if salaries had gone up by the same rate as boutique bass guitars. If they had I would certainly be GAS free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 8 hours ago, Gwilym said: I see there's a BT6 (modified) just come up for sale at the bass gallery That’s sold now but they have Stanley Clarke’s Flying V! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: That’s sold now but they have Stanley Clarke’s Flying V! https://thebassgallery.com/products/ken-smith-bespoke-b-bass-1981-ex-stanley-clarke I've never seen that before. I can't decide whether it's a masterpiece or the ugliest guitar I've ever seen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Cato said: https://thebassgallery.com/products/ken-smith-bespoke-b-bass-1981-ex-stanley-clarke I've never seen that before. I can't decide whether it's a masterpiece or the ugliest guitar I've ever seen. That is very special indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Cato said: https://thebassgallery.com/products/ken-smith-bespoke-b-bass-1981-ex-stanley-clarke I've never seen that before. I can't decide whether it's a masterpiece or the ugliest guitar I've ever seen. I remember seeing that for sale on EBay about 10 or 15 years ago. IIRC the asking price was something like US$32,000 to help pay for the uni tuition fees for one of his kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 That control panel!! Along with the cannon connector, abalone inlays and tailpiece there's a lot of Alembic influence there (probably no surprise given the original owner). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 My Bsr 5 PE Ebony Top and Back ( which seems very rare ) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I have Smith Gas. I would love to try one. I cannot find one for sale in the UK. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) None at Bass Direct? Just checked - they've one in stock Edited March 12, 2023 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 That shows how good my search skills are. I feel like I have let myself down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Al Krow said: None at Bass Direct? Just checked - they've one in stock To be honest , for me , that is not a proper Ken Smith bass. For a Smith experience , one needs to try a BSR or BT. I just dont feel the same for the Burners or HF signatures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Taa said: To be honest , for me , that is not a proper Ken Smith bass. For a Smith experience , one needs to try a BSR or BT. I just dont feel the same for the Burners or HF signatures I am old enough to agree with you If a Smith is not all lighter wood down the middle etc, is it really a Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 57 minutes ago, Owen said: I am old enough to agree with you If a Smith is not all lighter wood down the middle etc, is it really a Smith? Plus maple fret board ? come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taa Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I put a photo of mine here , if you want to try it and get a true Smith experience , not for sale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi 2 kenobi Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Can’t beat a Smith 😀 though maybe selling the 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuetsum Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 09:38, Taa said: To be honest , for me , that is not a proper Ken Smith bass. For a Smith experience , one needs to try a BSR or BT. I just dont feel the same for the Burners or HF signatures Indeed, surprised me the hf sound more like a super buffed jazz then a smith even it's a humbucker. They are great instrument but sound very different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuetsum Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 (edited) Got the fresh 3way toggle switches install as a simple mod. Happy with the sound when blending the series from the front and single coil from the rear. Edited March 16, 2023 by kuetsum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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