ped Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hi folks Again I find myself with too much ‘stuff’ and pressing family commitments so I’m looking to sell this beautiful bass. If you want the ‘ultimate’ Smith bass, this is it. One of the original 200 hand made in NYC by Ken and Vinnie (Fodera). Completely standard and the neck is dead straight, the action is super low. It barks, growls and plinks with the best of ‘em. - Haz pre-amp (two band, blend and vol) - Phase switch and active/passive switch - Smith bridge (early version) - Gold hardware including original headstock roundel - Walnut top, maple body - Ebony fingerboard - Comes with Smith Wax - Elixir super light strings (new) 0.040- 0.095 - Dunlop locks included - Weight about 4.3kg/9.5lbs More details here Must be collected from York (can meet a reasonable distance). Comes with teardrop style hard foam case. Ask away if you have any questions. I’m around most weekends and evenings if you’d like to try the bass yourself in my home studio setup which will let you hear the bass perfectly. A few pictures, ask if you’d like anything else! Cheers ped 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Awwww man that gorgeous 😍😍Why haven’t I got £3k lying around. Finger puppets included?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, bassfan said: Finger puppets included?? Negotiated separately 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Pre-CBS Jazz bass of the future this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejan Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 ...beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 What kind of neck joint is that. Doesn't look like any kind of set neck I've ever seen before. Beautiful bass and GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 4 hours ago, dyerseve said: What kind of neck joint is that. Doesn't look like any kind of set neck I've ever seen before. Beautiful bass and GLWTS It’s often referred to as a ‘dovetail’ and is used to distinguish the early basses. However I have been told by Ken himself that it is in fact a ‘hidden mortise’ joint. Very stable and exceptionally neat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Had a few messages and questions but nothing firm so at the moment this is still available. I'm not in a rush (I think this bass will only grow in value..) Quick one to mention that the bass can come in a Fusion gig bag instead of the teardrop shape zip-case style bag made by Atelier-Z. Up to you Delivery possible - definitely don't want to post, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 A few people have asked if it’s the same bass that The Bass Gallery had up for sale - yes it is! The reason I’ve put the price a little higher is because it comes with a brand new case, brand new Elixir strings an the Smith accessories (wax, polish, fingerboard conditioner). I’m not in a rush to sell and would definitely not ship (sorry, please stop asking!) but will entertain offers if you promise to look after it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Be still, my beating heart. Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 No original case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Norwood said: No original case? No, don't know where that ended up, or if they even came with one back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi folks, I've put this on eBay too with a BIN of £3200 but I will do a discount for my BC family - will entertain offers around £2850 including case, accessories and partial/full delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Whoever gets this bass will be not be disappointed. I bought a 1991 Smith from Chris in summer last year and he is an absolute gent and a pleasure to deal with. The bass is a stunner and if I hadn't just bought a Spector I'd have already taken this off his hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Still here folks, nearly got caught out by eBay and it made me realise how much I’d rather sell it to someone on BC. £2650 collected or met half way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 It’s the whole £1 listing deal that ends automatically in 30 days but they don’t tell you that or when the 30 days are up going you’ll forget and let it auto renew so eBay get their pound of flesh. I spent ages making the advert and checking everything because of course it all completely different week to week but still they snuck that through. I’ve noted in the listing when I’ll manually edit it but only wanted a 7 day listing and that’s what I chose when making the advert.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Last bump at £2500 or it goes back in the case for me to rediscover in a few years time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noise_art Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Haha keep it, I may be back if I sell some basses 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly83 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I just purchased the same BT serie from 86'. My first Ken Smith 😋. It's really an amazing killer sound bass ! Neck is just fabulous of comfort and feeling. I think I will sell all the others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966powers Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'm sure he is one of the best Smith. It has a finish, a weight and a perfect age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, 1966powers said: I'm sure he is one of the best Smith. It has a finish, a weight and a perfect age. It's unique for several reasons - the early ones varied quite a lot as you know, with different pickup spacings, pickup types and construction. This is one of the earliest with the now traditional double near the bridge configuration and is unusual in that the bass has a dark bookmatched top. The BT shape remains to my mind the classic Smith design. As said above, I firmly believe such a great example of such a pivotal bass will grow in value over time, especially as Ken is changing his business setup and, although things have always been outsourced to some extent, I don't know what'll happen when Ken retires. So I'm in no rush to sell, and quite happy to keep it but if another player wants a unique piece of history and a thoroughly modern and fantastically constructed and sounding bass for less than a new one - let me know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Every time I read the 'Expensive Gear Guilt' thread I switch pages to look at this straight after! 😍 Excuse my KS spec ignorance but what's the nut width and string spacing on this beauty? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 😂 I'm starting to think I don't want to sell it now!! Not sure of the measurements actually, but I think the spacing is 19mm at the bridge and 40mm at the nut, specs which Ken has stuck with up until now. 34" scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, ped said: Not sure of the measurements actually, but I think the spacing is 19mm at the bridge and 40mm at the nut, specs which Ken has stuck with up until now. 34" scale. Many thanks 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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