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Hi, I'm selling one of my Ken Smith Basses to answer to my GAS.... Its a BSR 5string Elite G with tiger maple top and matching headstock 9V EQ with seriel:paralel switches... A top of the line Ken Smith Bass incl Ken Smith Case and strap 3199 EURO

[quote name='molan' post='648803' date='Nov 8 2009, 03:34 PM']Nice one Dirk, You'll have to let us know what you think about the Smith [/quote] That's easy Molan, For me Smith basses are the best I've ever played. A punchy and very personal sound, a very good playability, a perfect balance and a nice look... and I've played lot's of brands....

[quote name='molan' post='648158' date='Nov 7 2009, 04:52 PM']Hey Dirk - has this gone now?[/quote] Hi Molan, I just completed the transaction. The bass is off to Sweden and a beautifull Smith just arrived at my place! Good luck and thanks to the new owner! Greetz, Dirk

Still availlable....

How is the balance Wimpy? Is there a lot of neckdive? I see it has a short upperhorn, isn't the neck and head to heavy for a good balance?

Due a change of Brand! 3 sets of Elixer Bass strings .45 - .130, Brandnew in the box! XXL version 55 EURO per set, All 3 sets for 150 EURO

[quote name='molan' post='641142' date='Oct 30 2009, 03:47 PM']That's about 10.4 lbs?[/quote] Yes Molan, 10.361726322695 lbs to be exact! :-) Greetz, Dirk

PRICEDROP!! Now only 1999 EURO!!!

No bids or trade offers?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='639589' date='Oct 29 2009, 12:28 AM']You Sir have some amazing basses... I only wish I had an equally amazing bank account in order to snare some of your rejects! Did you sell the Fodera in the end? Rich.[/quote] yes Rich, The Fodera went back to its former owner... I really fell in love with Ken Smith basses, these basses really are amazing! (In Belgium we say : this bass is written on my body) That's why my other basses are looking for a new owner! So I can get a second Ken Smith! You're still into Status I see! Wonderfull basses too!! Greetz, Dirk

[quote name='Doddy' post='639155' date='Oct 28 2009, 04:35 PM']Lovely Bass....But it's not Pre Gibson. Burbank era Tobias basses from Serial number 1094 onwards were made by Mike Tobias and his team,but under Gibson ownership,so technically it's not 'Pre Gibson'[/quote] The Burbank era is "considered" pré Gibson because this basses where still build by MikeTobias and his team... If this disturbes you, let us call it "Pré-Nashville" than, however, it is still handbuild by Mike Tobias and his team and didn't roll out of a Gibson factory.... and that is what it is all about....

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It's not that heavy for a Alembic! My series II was 5,7 kg...

The weight of the bass is appr. 4,7 kg Dirk

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[quote name='nonkel26' post='635919' date='Oct 25 2009, 11:55 AM']Tobias Classic 5 "pre-Gibson" 2.200,- EUR Body: Alder with Zebrawood top, Finish: High Gloss Neck: Neck-Through with Maple sides, 5-pc, Pau Ferro fretboard, 34' Pickups: Tob ias (Bartolini) Electronics: Bartolini HR5.2-AP (upgrade), Vol (push/pull with passive option), Bal, 3-Bd-EQ, Mid freq. switch (Push/pull on Mid knob), Coil select switch - serial, parallel, outer single coil Hardware: chrome Manufacturing year: ca. 1990, serial no. 12xx (Burbank era, considered as "pre-Gibson") OHSC included All original except of the circuit which is a new Bartolini harness - original TCT circuit included ! No air pockets under the gloss finish as found on the most Tobias basses of this period.[/quote] trade offers : I'm only interested in a ken Smith BSR bass neckthrough...

Sorry, I forgot to mention the sale-price: 3999 EURO Dirk

Just traded the bass for a wonderfull Ken Smith Bass! 3999 EURO Trade offers : Only 5-string Ken Smith BMT or BSR NT basses top : Buckeye Burl body: Mahogany neck: Maple with Purpleheart stringers scale: 34” (long) fingerboard: Ebony inlays: Abalone oval inlays Aluminium side dots Crown peghead buckeye burl top bookmatched Polyester Clear Gloss finish body shape: Standard point body (balanced) Bronze logo + script Bridgeblock Bird Tailpiece plastic backplate Polished Brass hardware Gold Alembic Gotoh machine head Gold Straplocks Signature Electronics weight : appr. 4,7 kg Perfect condition!

Tobias Classic 5 "pre-Gibson" 1999,- EUR Body: Alder with Zebrawood top, Finish: High Gloss Neck: Neck-Through with Maple sides, 5-pc, Pau Ferro fretboard, 34' Pickups: Tob ias (Bartolini) Electronics: Bartolini HR5.2-AP (upgrade), Vol (push/pull with passive option), Bal, 3-Bd-EQ, Mid freq. switch (Push/pull on Mid knob), Coil select switch - serial, parallel, outer single coil Hardware: chrome Manufacturing year: ca. 1990, serial no. 12xx (Burbank era, considered as "pre-Gibson") OHSC included All original except of the circuit which is a new Bartolini harness - original TCT circuit included ! No air pockets under the gloss finish as found on the most Tobias basses of this period.

[quote name='claude' post='622501' date='Oct 10 2009, 05:08 PM']Hello, First of.... all my English is not perfect....I speak normaly french.... Here is a F bass as new no dings or dongs or scratch it is a special order who was made true George Furnaletto himself ( Georges signature is on the back of the head and also the date) it is a five strings E A D G C short scale, but it is possible to change the strings in BEADG. Weight on my balance it is show a little bit more than 3,5 kg. It is a set neck the space beteween the strings is 16 mm Verry nice bass and easy to play a lot of sound in actif or passif . Original case also new price is 2800 euros ex Brussels Thanks for your interrest...... Claude[/quote] Nice bass Claude! Good luck with the sale! Dirk

[quote name='lscolman' post='619784' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:24 PM']I can't view the pics? A quick search on the world wide webby thingy and found these [url="http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic.php?t=3802&sid=0a3579626c63443b3f721e9ac989c7b0"]http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic...f721e9ac989c7b0[/url] Is that the same bass? Also, what is the string spacing please? Cheers, Lee[/quote] Yep! That's my bass! Stringspacing is app. 16,5 mm

Due of my gas for a Ken Smith Elite V this one has to go Beautiful Ziricote Top and Back Alembic Series II 5 string with Omega Cut! Excellent condition. Comes with HSC, Rack Mount Power Supply and 5-pin cable. Plays beautifully with Ebony board and Inlays. Only tradeoffers for a beautifull neckthrough Ken Smith BMT5 Elite or BSR5 Elite or a 25th anniversary are welcome! Interested? Mail me your bids or ask for price! Specs : Alembic Series II Custom 97-10554 top and back: Ziricote accent: Maple laminate body: Mahogany neck: 7-piece Maple and Purpleheart with oversized middle laminate scale: 34” (long) fingerboard: Ebony fingerboard dimensions: 1-13/16 x 2-11/16 (custom) inlays: Black Tahitian Mother of Pearl body shape: 3/4 Heart Omega pickups and electronics: Series II custom note: pickup selector on lower horn hardware: 24K gold plated birthday: February 25, 1997 originally made for: Select Guitars, CT as custom order The battery plate was originally engraved (bass suffers a little neckdive)