Ken Smith BT6 G - Bubinga 1990 £5500 Duesseldorf / Germany

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Selling a rare Smith BT6 with an amazing Bubinga-Top.

Specs:
Figured Bubinga Top and Back
Mahogany Core
Walnut Laminates
5-pc Through-Neck 34"
Ebony Board
18 mm Spacing at Bridge
Built 1990
Original Smith Electronics, Pickups and Hardware
Original Teardrop Hardcase

 

The bass has the typical "real" Through-Neck of the early 90s, which means there is no toneblock laminated on the back of the neck when it runs through the body. This requires more effort (and wood) to implement than the later toneblock version. The neck is the typical flat 90s profile which allows fast and easy playing even with a 6-stringer like this. Later Smith necks became more chunky.

 
Sound is as you would expect from that Masterclass. Hear the Patitucchi videos from that era to get an impression. The B string and the response to dynamic fiungerplay are outstanding.

 

The bass is in good condition, some Dings on the body especially at the body "pin", a rubbed off area at the upper body side - hard to see, look at the pics. Frets are top, Action is low, gold hardware is only slightly faded and still shines. Only Minus: Someone has drilled a hole into the body close to the output jack to install a 3rd strap pin.

 

Asking price is 6.500 EUR / 5.500 GBP plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany.

 

Considering trades with cash either way against Ken Smith Elite 5, Fodera Elite 5/6, Alleva Coppolo LG5 CSL non-sunburst, Fender pre-CBS. Nothing else please.