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michele

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  1. Still available. Realized the post lacked of a decent front pic of the beauty. Here it is... [attachment=253583:87 smith bt6.jpg]
  2. ***PRICE IS 2200 GBP*** Very reluctant sale but I'm probably a 4 string guy. Up for sale is my 1987 Ken Smith BT6. Five piece neck-through with tiger maple body wings and ebony fingerboard. The bass shows it has been played and for a reason: it's very resonant and have a deep, organic voice as you would expect from a 30 year vintage piece of art in the form of a musical instrument. The lacquer finish has gone from the rear of the neck making it the fastest smoothest and comfortable neck I've ever played. There are spots where the wood has worn, most noticeably in the "slap and pop" area under the C string, over the bridge pickup where the thumb rests and in the upper body area where the plucking arm rests. Nics and dings as you would expect from a bass that's being enjoyed for more than 30 years. Everything is perfectly functional, pickups, preamp, trussrod, tuners, bridge saddles etc. Setup with a very nice low action. Weight is 11 lbs/5 kgs and it comes in a Hiscox case. PRICE IS NOW GBP 2200 Eye candy: [attachment=252999:bt6_zpsc4312n5u.jpg] [attachment=253000:20170311_160018_zpscszmsg4n.jpg] [attachment=253001:20170311_160044_zpsod5gku0r.jpg] [attachment=253002:20170311_160050_zps8cmv8ktg.jpg] [attachment=253003:bt6backbis_zpsvqlfbnxg.jpg]
  3. Have one of these with solid tiger maple body wings. Stellar basses. The macassar ebony top is really gorgeous. Price is ridicolous for the bass you get. Have a free bump.
  4. Hey Giazonne! I've solved those back problems (incredible: that was a posture problem aggravated by...right hand plucking technique!) so you know I had to satisfy my itch for a BT6!!! [quote name='Giazonne Reyes' timestamp='1489452017' post='3257128'] Nice one Michele - glad you found one in the end! I wanted to get up to Camden to check this one out, but this time you beat me to it!! Post some clips of how it sounds if you get time... Best wishes and congratulations! [/quote]
  5. Thanks Paul, this wouldn't have happened without you buying my Yammy! [quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1489435545' post='3256932'] Nice find Michele, have many happy hours with it! [/quote]
  6. No, I bought it unseen. The brand and the seller gave me confidence...
  7. [quote name='obi 2 kenobi' timestamp='1489353591' post='3256334'] V nice. Is this the one at the bass gallery ? [/quote] Yes indeed.
  8. [quote name='OmeDunk' timestamp='1489350149' post='3256286'] Very nice! What is the weight of this beast? [/quote] I was very surprised at how light this bass is. Don't have a scale handy but I'd say it's in the 9.5 lbs region. Must be because of the lack of the usual exotic wood laminations. Good solid tiger maple body wings!
  9. Always had a soft spot for the Smith vintage body style. Always had a fascination for well aged pieces of wood, full of mojo. And this came in... '87 Ken Smith BT6. This thing vibrate and resonate like nothing else I've played before. It has been played a lot and I totally see the reason. Lot of the lacquer finish has gone (especially in the neck), it's full of dings and dongs but feels and sound like quality. Talk about mojo.. Yesterday I spent the first two hours just playing long notes all across the fretboard just for the mere pleasure of hearing this baby voice. Amazing. If I'll ever decide to part with this bass, then it'll be time for me to see a doctor. [center][b]Salva[/b][/center] [center][size=2][b]Salva[/b][/size][/center] [center][size=2][b]Salva[/b][/size][/center] [center][size=2][b]Salva[/b][/size][/center]
  10. Paying less than 1000 for this bass would be an insult. Free bump
  11. Just sold my Yamaha TRB6P II to Paul. Easy communication, fast payment... He is truly a first class guy. Higly recommended!
  12. Bass is on hold pending payment. Our good friend Paul has made a hell of a deal! Thanks!
  13. michele

    SOLD

    I once asked drummer extraordinair Gavin Harrison who were in his opinion the greatest bassists he had the pleasure working with. He first mentioned John Giblin, the other two being Mark King and Tony Levin. Just sayin... Have a free bump. Wonderful bass...
  14. Thanks Mark! Ok guys, I've pull the trigger on a bass and I've been offered a part exchange SO before I trade the bass to the shop here's your opportunity to grab this beast for 1300 gbp or 1500 euros shipped. This is a 48h limited offer then the bass goes to the shop!
  15. Thanks for the bump man, and yes you nailed it right. The piezo system alone (not present on Patitucci model) blended with the two pickups allows for multiple tonal nuances. Since you mentioned scale length and weight, I must add that: Weight is 5 kg, which is not bad at all for a 6 strings. This one as a swamp ash body sandwiched between maple tops (could be seen clearly in the right forearm resting area) so forget about those TRB Serie I all maple boat anchors! Aside from the fact that the difference from 34" to 35" is merely 1 mm per fret, for comfort I find way more important the neck profile and this one has a nice flat, thin profile that makes it a breeze to play even in the frets 1-5 region. Granted, I've had 33" scale basses that didn't played so effortless. [quote name='johnny1982' timestamp='1487240686' post='3238248'] Had one of those after selling my Trb 6 John Patitucci ( 6JP). In my humble opinion the 6p2 was better in every aspect - better electronic, better and more even tone across the fingerboard, less neck dive and actually practically no dead spots... Amazing sounding bass and built like a TANK! Probably the best non custom 6 string on the market if you can handle 35" and the weight Have a bump - GREAT bass! [/quote]
  16. Fantastic basses. Truly regret selling mine a couple of months ago. It's a pity trade isn't an option. Have a free bump
  17. Sorry man, got no PM from you. Try again or mail me at [email protected]
  18. SOLD! [size=3][font=Helvetica]Up for sale is an incredibly mint condition Yamaha TRB6P II built in March 2009.[/font] [font=Helvetica]By mint I say not a single scratch, ding, hardware discoloration, whatever…NOTHING. You'll swear it just left Yamaha Japan factory.[/font] [font=Helvetica]For those not familiar with the instrument, this is the very high end version built in Japan featuring premium woods.[/font] [font=Helvetica]This one have a swamp ash body sandwiched between a maple back top and an AMAZING flamed maple front top with a gorgeous criss-cross pattern.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Neck-through construction with a five piece maple/walnut neck. Fingerboard is jet black ebony with real mother of pearl dots.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Neck is straight as an arrow and the bass have an amazing 1.5 mm action measured at 12th fret. Couple this with the very thin front to back neck profile and you have a bass that almost plays itself.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Pickups has been changed to EMG 45TWX. Each pickup is wired for single coil/dual coils operation (push/pull) and tone control. Mix that with the Yamaha piezo system and you have an arsenal of tones at your fingertips.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Of course, the original Yamaha pickups and electronics are perfectly functioning and included in the sale. [/font] [font=Helvetica]Original hardshell case included.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Reason for selling is I have my eyes on something else and GAS is very bad. However I'm not in hurry to sell and a have no intention to give away a bass of this league for peanuts so, please, no lowball offer. A similar bass sold last week at Bassdirect for 2300 GBP...[/font][/size] [size=3][b][font=Helvetica]Price is Eur 1500 (which is 1300 GBP at today's rate exchange).[/font][/b] [font=Helvetica]Price includes shipping to Europe via Air Courier, tracking number provided.[/font] [font=Helvetica]Thanks for looking. Here come the eye candies….[/font][/size] [center][b]Salva[/b][/center] [center][size=2][b]Salva[/b][/size][/center]
  19. I bought Cliff's Fender Custom Shop Jaco relic jazz. By far the BEST buy/sell experience I've had. Fantastic, smooth communication, fast shipment. Truly a first class guy. Highly recommended!
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