Stinky Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) [b]For sale: beautiful 1997 Ken Smith BSR4P four string bass.[/b] 3 part maple bolt-on neck with graphite inlaid bars pau ferro fingerboard flame maple and mahogany body Smith humbuckers and electronics (9V) Plays and sounds like a dream. Of course there is some playwear near the pickups and there is a small scratch (3mm) in the mahogany core at the bottom near the jack but otherwise the bass is undamaged and in good shape for it's age. This bass was originally a fretless but has been fretted by Belgian master luthier Paul Belgrado and the fretwork is absolutely top notch and worthy of such a high end classic. The bass comes with an aftermarket ABS case and a Smith guitar strap with straplocks. Sound sample: [url="http://soundcloud.com/user4217950/geert-maesschalck-spoonthief"]http://soundcloud.co...alck-spoonthief[/url] This track was written and recorded by BassChat member Wombatboter and is posted with his permission. The Smith is, of course, the lead slap bass line. Pictures: [url="http://photobucket.com/kensmithbsr4p"]http://photobucket.com/kensmithbsr4p[/url] More detailed pictures of certain areas of the bass can be made on request but i'm a bass player, not a professional photographer so please bear with me. Price: € 1800,- ex shipping I am located in the south of The Netherlands where the bass can be tested. Edited February 11, 2012 by Stinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerpt Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 hardware specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nice bass! I've always wanted a Smith...one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Great tone and great playing from Geert...nothing unusual there then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 hi guys, bassplayerpt: the only bass i would possibly consider for a trade would be a high end 5 string fretless with lines but otherwise it's cash only. Frederik: all hardware on Ken Smith basses is proprietary. [url="http://www.kensmithbasses.com/options.html"]http://www.kensmithbasses.com/options.html[/url] Geoff: i know the feeling... Chris: i was going to record some sound samples myself until Dutch forum members reminded me of this great little track on one of Geert's solo albums featuring the Smith and lots of Wooten-esque slap and tap stuff for which this bass just seems to be made. And Geert being the wonderful guy he is, was kind enough to let me use it in my add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tournesol74 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hi Maybe a TRB6JP fretless ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claude Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hello, i have a Ken Smith bsr5 , and I prefer a 4 strings.....fancy to t rade? Halo Ik heb een Ken Smith bsr5 , interrest om te ruilen ? Ik woon in groot bijgaarden. (brussels) Ik zien dat ji ken ook goed Geert Gr Claude PM [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 hey Claude, you've got mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 - bump - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KuzBass Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 she sure is. thanks for the bump Kuz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stinky Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 - final bump of 2011 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) - and the first one for 2012! - also lowered price slightly. Edited January 2, 2012 by Stinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 - bump - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xytras 1978 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Me wants this ;-), bump for a great bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 en ik gun het jou van harte. thx for the bump m8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 - do the bump - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 here i go again on my own.....going down the only bump i've ever known..... -Whitesnake mode- pfffffffff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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