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Roy Diza 04-20-2011 09:18 PM
After 3 years of not having a Smith, I again own one/ Oh Happy days!
 
I just picked this up today via trade. I had to sacrifice my beloved F****a Emp Elite 5, which has lived in my closet for the past year. I'll miss that beauty, but I miss having a Smith more. In addition, I had three other nice basses added to the trade plus a real cool amp, which I won't mention. I have to say it was win/win on both sides of the trade. Here it is, 2002 BSREG 5:

http://www.swmedicalresources.com/te...h/DSC_0032.JPG

Bob Faulkner 04-28-2011 11:59 AM
very nice!

Roy Diza 05-05-2011 12:39 AM
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Need your opinion fellow KS forum members. I'm thinking about getting another Smith. It's an older one built in 1994. It appears to be a BT model with the older head stock. Here's a pic. Can you guys tell me what exact model this is? and will this be different enough from my BSREG5 to justify owning one?

Tim Bishop 05-05-2011 01:04 PM
Exact model?
 
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Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 22567)
....Can you guys tell me what exact model this is? ....
It looks like a 'BT' model with the 2-Band Pre. Can't tell you much more as the pic doesn't show enough detail.

Tim Bishop 05-05-2011 01:08 PM
Different enough?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 22567)
....and will this be different enough from my BSREG5 to justify owning one?
One thing for sure, the 'BT' models, with the shorter upper horn, will not balance as well on a strap as the BSR's. Another thing that is different: The 2-Band EQ on that 'BT' includes Treble and Bass Tone Controls (no Mid), so, most likely the 'BT' will sound a bit warmer than your 'BSR'. The 'BSR' Pre has Bass, Mid, and Treble Tone Controls. Personally, I have both and love them both for different reasons.

Roy Diza 05-06-2011 12:47 AM
Tim, thanks time for posting. I decided to back out. The seller was not too cooperative. I asked him what the woods were, and the model, then answered me that he had no idea. Could you tell what wood the fingerboard is? It looks to be morado and not ebony which would mean it's not an elite model. He also refused to provide additional pics. Too weird, great price though at $2,600.00.

Tim Bishop 05-06-2011 01:03 AM
Probably best.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 22572)
Tim, thanks time for posting. I decided to back out. The seller was not too cooperative. I asked him what the woods were, and the model, then answered me that he had no idea. Could you tell what wood the fingerboard is? It looks to be morado and not ebony which would mean it's not an elite model. He also refused to provide additional pics. Too weird, great price though at $2,600.00.
Given the sellers response and lack of knowledge of the bass, I'd back out too. Wise decision. While the fingerboard does look like a light redish color in the pic, it could very well be Pau Ferro (I don't think Ken had begun making the Elite (EG) models in '94). The top looks like it could be morado based on the pic and looks like a BT5G to me.

A few years ago I had two virtually identical BT5G's. One a '92 and one a '94. Both zebra top and back, mahogany core w/walnut laminate. The only difference was one had a Pau Ferro fretboard and the other had a very nice figured ebony fretboard. I kept the '92 with the ebony fretboard.

Roy Diza 05-06-2011 01:40 AM
What do you think of the price $2,600? Is that pretty good?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 22573)
Given the sellers response and lack of knowledge of the bass, I'd back out too. Wise decision. While the fingerboard does look like a light redish color in the pic, it could very well be Pau Ferro (I don't think Ken had begun making the Elite (EG) models in '94). The top looks like it could be morado based on the pic and looks like a BT5G to me.

A couple of years ago I had 2 virtually identical BT5G's. One a '92 and one a '94. Both zebra top and back, mahogany core w/walnut laminate. The only difference was one had a Pau Ferro fretboard and the other had a very nice figured ebony fretboard. I kept the '92 with the ebony fretboard.

Tim Bishop 05-06-2011 01:43 AM
The price?
 
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Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 22574)
What do you think of the price $2,600? Is that pretty good?
Possibly. No way to know without knowing more about the bass or actually seeing it in hand.

Roy Diza 05-08-2011 10:26 AM
Tim,

The guy finally posted some additional pics. Could you tell what the wood is used on the fingerboard, or maybe Ken can also chime in on his thoughts. This guy maybe legit, hmm:


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...86b9cb1fc7.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...612662100d.jpg


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...b3fdc31607.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...488caa127f.jpg

Tim Bishop 05-08-2011 10:51 AM
Well...
 
Well, the pics aren't that good, however, the fingerboard does look more like ebony in these pics (chances are good that it is ebony but I couldn't tell you for certain). Maybe Ken can better determine from the SN (if he can read it from the pic that is). If the pics were better and we could zoom in on the detail, it would be much easier to determine. These pics are simply not that good.

Roy Diza 05-08-2011 11:13 AM
These must be phone pics. The guy selling must not have a home PC, since he can only update his CL listing at his work. I can dechipher the sn to:

56412394E3

Ken Smith 05-08-2011 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 22594)
These must be phone pics. The guy selling must not have a home PC, since he can only update his CL listing at his work. I can dechipher the sn to:

56412394E3
Number is 5G 4123 94 FS(?figured Shedua?)

Fingerboard is Ebony; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpages/ebony.html

Roy Diza 05-26-2011 12:52 AM
Thanks Ken for the feed back. You're the guru of boutique basses :)

Roy Diza 05-26-2011 01:09 AM
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When it rain it pours, check out my newly aquired 1997 BSR6 Bolt-on. It has the are upgraded 5 piece neck. It's almost indentical to the one I sold 6 years ago, minus the tiger maple. That one had quilt. Here's some pics. I can't get enough of these basses:

Roy Diza 08-03-2011 12:09 AM
Here's my newly aquired fretless 6 to compliment my BSR5EG fretted. Now, I'm really in Smith Bass heaven. :)


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...up/004.jpg</a>

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http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g3...e%20up/006.jpg

Roy Diza 11-30-2011 10:41 PM
Six String Heaven/ Ken Smith Fretless BSR6MW Tiger Maple & Fretted BSR6EG Walnut
 
I just had to post some pics of my babies. I no longer have my 5 string, but have two sixes,,, I'm totally in heaven. Here's some pics. Enjoy!

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...bass/005-1.jpg

Roy Diza 11-30-2011 10:42 PM
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...bass/003-1.jpg

Roy Diza 11-30-2011 10:42 PM
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...bass/006-1.jpg

Roy Diza 11-30-2011 10:43 PM
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...idbass/011.jpg


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