Unexpected new arrival! 1990 Ken Smith BT6

[Mike]

Hi everyone. I came across this on Sunday evening, made the guy an offer and now it's mine. Suffice to say I got an absolute steal. It was completely filthy, so I spent a goodly amount of time cleaning it up. It's seen some serious playing time, which I quite like, to be honest. I'd probably prefer a bass with a lot of history than a pristine new one. Without futher ado - pics.





It's sounding and playing like a dream. Very pleased I have it.



Regards


Mike

Edited September 26, 2007 by Mike

[phsycoandy]

Bloody hell Mike, im not a multi string fan but that looks damn sweet and a Smith to boot, I too like a bass thats seen some time as it were, pray tell us how much of a steal?

[Josh]

Your a lucky man!

[wotnwhy]

very very nice!

you mean it about the playing. there's even wear around the volume knob! bet that thing drips mojo

[ped]

Very nice indeed - Everyone knows I am a fan of the Smith sound. There is nothing like a bass with some playing wear - you know it must be a belter if it has been played so much. Will you be able to get some sound clips up?

The spacing looks about right too, and the fingerboard is very striking - Jacaranda?? You might try emailing Ken Smith and see if he has any information on the bass, such as the woods and its birthday.

Enjoy

ped

P.s shall I delete the 'self relicing' thread now ;0)

[Mike]

Don't get me started on that relicing thread!

Thanks for the comments. I'm delighted with it. I need to replace the volume module, which will have to be ordered from Ken Smith himself. Sent a detailed and polite email, to a response of "phone the workshop". Sigh!

If anyone can guess what I paid for it, they can have it for nothing!*


Regards


Mike








[i]*This might be a lie[/i]

[Mike]

Oh, I'll get sound clips at some point.

[RichBowman]

Very, very nice mate!

Well, if you've got your hands full with this little beauty, I'll quite happily 'look after' your Stage 1 (he says, running off into the distance with it stowed under his arm.....)

:-)

Rich

[TimmyC]

Wow, a Ken Smith with mojo - that's new! I like it

[theosd]

£180?

Edited September 28, 2007 by theosd

[Mike]

Not quite! Try £500 though !

[RichBowman]

Bargain!

What's the radius like on the fretboard, It looks quite flat-ish to me.

£500. Wow. Why don't I ever come across any thing like that!

Cheers,

Rich

[Mike]

It is quite flat Rich, which normally I'm not wild about. I can make exceptions, though! You have PM.