Heavy....
 

Ebony is a VERY heavy wood (5.5 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.) but oh so worth it! The total weight of the bass probably weighs somewhere in the vicinity of 12 Lbs. Like Ebony, Cocobolo is another VERY heavy wood but my favorite tone wood of all. ;)

The ebony is not very heavy at all to me but I'm 6'3" 280Ibs so maybe that helps on the weight issue.

attached is a back photo for all interested.

Beautiful..
 

Beautiful bass. How do you like what Ebony gives you tone-wise?

On the real, that bass is "Butter" the lines are extra ordinary.
Its got to play like a dream.:cool:

Ronson's next bass?
 

Hey Albert, don't you think this bass would be perfect for Ronson's next Smith? ;)

Without question that bass would be a wise choice for Ronson, like Texas and hats, there made for each other.:D

I thought so...
 

I thought you might think so. But remember, there is that issue of who gets it in the end! :D

The Adventures of Al & Tim!
 

Haaaaaaaaaaa! Ya'll guys are something else! :rolleyes:

I can just imagine you two turning up in town, and introducing yourselves to my wife: "Hello, Mrs. Hall. We drove all night to get here, and to tell you that Ronson was our BOY! (sniff, sniff...) Ken's Corner just won't be the same without him! (sniff, honk! Sniff, sniff...) Now, could you show us to the room where he left his Smiths???

Hilarious! :D

Haaaaaaaaa!
 

Now see, that's why that Will is so important! We wouldn't have to work nearly as hard! :rolleyes:

Hi all,

here's a link to the pictures of my Black Tiger Elite 6..


David

http://photos.yahoo.com/masta357

And The Year of That Model Is?
 

David, are my eyes playing tricks on me (I am getting older) but the wings on your bass look a bit slimmer than mine, what year is that model.
Al Smith:confused:

Tim and I both would love to have your Bass Ronson, no doubt, but on the real, were glad to have you here with us and in true fellowship.:rolleyes:

hi Al, Completion date was March 12, 2003

OK that explains it my bass is your bass grandpa, you have a much newer version, quite beautiful.:rolleyes:

Why would the be different
 

I'm not sure I understand why they would be different. :confused: What year was your's mad Albert?

When I get it back from Ken I'll let you know, just from the photo it appears to me that his wings are proportionately smaller, it might be just my weaning eye sight. LOL:D

Another reason why.....
 

Ah ha! Another reason why Ronson needs to leave the future Ebony 5EG to me! :D

Ahhh Man you put me on Blast, LOL:eek:

What can I say....
 

What can I say....I've gotta be me! :D

Thanks Al.......are you a church mucian? and if so what church and how is your style of playing? if ya don't mind me asking...


david

Ahhhhhh... no worries Al, i just spotted the gospel corner..... I'll post in there as well...


david

BMT 1993 Elite G 6-string & 2001 MD-7 - Enjoy
 

Smith fans - here ya go...

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993body.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993back.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993fullback.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/2001body.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/2001back.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/2001fullback.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/2001headstock.jpg

Are you hungray for more photos? -cr

Go for it!
 

Bring em on! :)

I don't think I could cope with 7 strings, 6 is enough for me. But I'd love a BSR6 on that wide body and headstock shape.

Beautiful basses man

Very beautiful Smith's guys! =) One day, I will find the perfect BT5.

How 'bout the perfect BSR6? Hey Miko, funny to find you here. :)

Roy

The tone of this bass is without a doubt amazing.(The Ultimate in Smith Tone) Beautiful bass that records and plays like a dream. "Butter"

Thanks!!

Had a feeling....
 

I had a feeling you were gonna say that! :rolleyes:

Chris, thanks for the info on how you go about handling your set-up, words cannot manifest just how awesome your axes are, and from what I heard when I visited your link your not afraid to take your playing to the limit. Excellent hand position, fingering and intonation skills, exactly how long have you been playing? and what or who are your influences coming up and currently?

Hey Roy,

I'm here on the lookout for a BT5 that might pop up for sale. =)

Miko

Bt5
 

Miko,

What do you have in mind in a BT5? :confused:

Tim B.

:) Greets to all enthusiastic KS users. I've searched a long time for a forum like this...

Here are my 4 KS's:

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/Smit..._bsr5eg-01.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/Smit...ict1789_sm.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/Smit...ict1734_sm.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/Webp...ithBT5_web.jpg

One more (a BSR5EG fretless similar to the Tiger Maple 5EG above) is on the way. And I'm looking forward to get a Black Tiger Elite in the future.

The first one is one of the 4 Collector's Classics and is shown on Ken's webpage here: http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...medwalnut.html

Best regards from Germany.

Stunning collection man. That quilted maple and tiger maple are awesome.. Also love that walnut top on the 1st one!

Awesome Collection
 

Those axes are simply perfect, an excellent collection of Smith basses, I noticed though no 4 string. I suspect that your taste is more so for 5,6, 7 string playing. ;)

Albert, should we expect a photo of your returning CR6?

Indeed, as soon as I get home I will be taking a few shots. :D

I Received My Smith This Morning!!
 

Hey Folks,

As soon as I figure out how to post these photos, I'll post 'em!

Thanks for the encouragement and well-wishes! :D

CR6 Six String Bolt on Neck
 

Well what can I say, alot actually, Ken and the crew really did an outstanding job on my bass. I can't thank them enough. A photo is worth a thousands words, so you veiw the results and decide for yourself.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7543/frontps8.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1012/back2va2.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8868/longbackhc0.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7...ngfrontki9.jpg

Ronson, go to the "Welcome to Smith Bass Forum" thread click on the link, then click on the "Posting Pic Tutorial" it will explain how to post pic's.
Al :rolleyes: