Hey guys what fretboard is on this BT5 string?

[Jon Greenwald]

Hey Tim,
Got Back!

[Jon Greenwald]

What $$$ do you think Ken would charge to replace the fretboard with a gaboon ebony?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jon Greenwald

What $$$ do you think Ken would charge to replace the fretboard with a gaboon ebony?

Hmmm, it won't be cheap, however, I would suggest you contact Ken on that one. I gotta tell ya, given the condition of this bass, I wouldn't do it.

[Jon Greenwald]

I see your an early bird like me..

[Jon Greenwald]

So why did you move the seismic bass?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jon Greenwald

So why did you move the seismic bass?

A guy from Germany, via the Alembic Forum, contacted me within the last couple of months. He wanted it bad and we worked out an acceptable price, so, I decided it was better to let it go to someone who would make music with it vs. having it continue to sit in my closet and not be used. It is a one-of-a-kind and just a beautiful piece of work, however, the feel of the neck was not for me and I am not a fan of Alembic's "Signature Electronics". Plus, the Smiths just feel better in my hands, so, adios Seismic Bass!

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jon Greenwald

Hey Tim,
Got Back!

Looks really nice Jon. The core looks like walnut but not 100% sure from the photo. Looks like a 3pc. body....or is there a laminate between the core and top and back that I' not seeing?

[Jon Greenwald]

Good question..It is hard to tell from these shots...I will blow it up at my office..
hey bro,
If I get this bass and decide I really have to have an Ebony board would you swap one of your 5's for this bass?
He says it has been out of the case for a total of less than 5 hours in 17 years and is in showroom new cond..

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jon Greenwald

Good question..It is hard to tell from these shots...I will blow it up at my office..
hey bro,
If I get this bass and decide I really have to have an Ebony board would you swap one of your 5's for this bass?
He says it has been out of the case for a total of less than 5 hours in 17 years and is in showroom new cond..

Swap, I can't think of a current 5 with an ebony board I would be willing to trade at this time. But, we can take this offline and discuss at a later date.

[Albert Smith]

Originally Posted by Jon Greenwald

Hey Tim,
Got Back!

Great looking bass, it really looks like it has been well taken care of, I'm just curious but what's the asking price for this baby?

[Jon Greenwald]

I just made the deal on the bass and havent even gotten my hands on it yet...
I think it will be a keeper but we shall see..

I will keep you posted...
Thanks