molan Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Damn, damn, damn - just when i thought I'd got my spending under control I discovered myself with some cash in my pocket after trading something recently. I was totally planning not to buy anything new for a while and just settle in with what I have and then I spotted this: And I just couldn't resist 2002 Ken Smith BSR5MW in near mint condition, maple body core, walnut top and back, maple neck, morado board. It'll take a couple of weeks to arrive though Edited July 28, 2009 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Lovely bass you got yourself there, Barrie. Good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Gorgeous looking thing! Always fancied a Ken Smith 5 string myself.. Look forward to hearing what you think of it after it arrives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGEvans Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 THAT is stunning.the first bass player i got into when i started playing used more or less the exact same model as that one.whats the story behind it?i have heard that the company are awkward to deal with.i have sent two emails in the past and have not had anything back.really love the look of her though.i am sure you will love it.t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Lush. Always had a soft spot for Smiths. Never played a bad one. Wish my (ex!) Girlfriend hadn't moaned me into not buying a Smith 6 about 12 years ago. Bought a Streamer LX 6 instead, but I'm still more than likely to acquire a Smith at some point. Might not be a multi, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Wow - that's a stunner. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Some more pics of this little beauty Played it at rehearsal this evening & it just sounds great for funkier stuff Edited July 28, 2009 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardybass Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's one fine piece of errrrr... assorted fancy woods! Looks crackin', bet it's gonna sound like a big pile of loveliness too! Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Beautiful lump that. Always had a hankering however, may be worth looking at some old posts (Crazy Kiwi I think) apparently Ken Smith is not the most "forgiving" person to deal with if you need any back-up or support. I'm jealous though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Gorgeous! (OT for OP: Spent last Sunday with g/f in Henley-on-Thames - stayed at Hotel du Vin - ate at the Spice Merchant - very nice town!) Edited July 31, 2009 by sdgrsr400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='sdgrsr400' post='556817' date='Jul 31 2009, 09:17 AM']Gorgeous! (OT for OP: Spent last Sunday with g/f in Henley-on-Thames - stayed at Hotel du Vin - ate at the Spice Merchant - very nice town!)[/quote] Probably the best place to stay and the best restaurant too - you have very good taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Very nice bass Molan. I'd like one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Can't wait to play this on Sunday Barrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Awsome Barrie..Would love to have a review from you...Thinking about one myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Does Ken Smith get a little bit more respect for [b]not [/b]making 4-stringers..? *Fellow ERB fan hides* Btw, Molan, was it very expensive? Edited July 31, 2009 by Faithless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='Faithless' post='557523' date='Aug 1 2009, 12:53 AM']Does Ken Smith get a little bit more respect for [b]not [/b]making 4-stringers..? *Fellow ERB fan hides* Btw, Molan, was it very expensive?[/quote] No, he gets respect for making brilliant 4,5 and 6 string basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 A quick review, if I may: This bass is f***ing awesome. I thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Pure filth. You know you posted it on the wrong forum it most definitely belongs in Gear Porn and well you know it. Shame on you. Not that I'm envious or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='557541' date='Aug 1 2009, 03:18 AM']No, he gets respect for making brilliant 4,5 and 6 string basses.[/quote] It must have been some internet shop, that I've got that feeling about 'no K.Smith 4stringers' from, as I haven't spotted a single one.. Anyway, all Smiths I've seen were at least 5ies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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