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Aloha from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Aloha from the calm island, Mallorca in the Mediterranean sea, on the east side of Spain. I have been a Ken Smith bass lover for more than 10 years, since I saw that old John Patitucci video... what a bass. I remember watching this video...sooo many times.
Now I have the chance, for once in my life to purchase one of the beauties made by Mr. Smith Maybe this is not the exact place for asking this, but i'm on a hurry and I want to identify this bass as soon as possible, and your help would be very appreciated: It was made in 1997, and it's all I know... so please, help me! Thank you and keep playin´ Joseph
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Can you post a pic of the complete back side of this bass?
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Anyway, looks like MS Series, solid maple body wings, probably a 3pc maple neck (can't tell without seeing the back), pau ferro fingerboard for sure, Smith humbucker P/U's. Given you stated it's a 1997 model, it would have the 9v pre-amp with the 3-band EQ. I cannot tell from the pic, however, the machine heads look like they are gold. If this is true, then either the bridge or the machine heads have been changed out from the original hardware. If the machine heads are chrome, like the bridge in the picture, then it's probably the original hardware.
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Other than that, good luck!
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In 1997, the basses had a single battery, 9v system. Today it has 2 batteries in parallel (18v) for longer life and some other added circuit features. The price 12 years ago for the 6M model was much much lower than it is today by maybe half in price give or take. When buying used, take in to consideration the condition and estimated cost to refurbish it entirely before even considering comparing it to the price of a new mode, new updated specs and features and new warranty. With used basses, there is no warranty or close comparison to the value of a new un-used bass. |
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Hi again,
Thank you so much for the answers recieved, I really appreciate your help so much: Tim, Ken both thumbs up!!!! Well, finally the bass has been identified, and answering Tim's first question: Yes I´m considering seriously purchasing it. The seller asks for 2,501.114 USD. What do you think? I don't know why the truss rod cover is off. Maybe I could buy another cover from Ken´s website: Please let me know if this would be possible. Any other comments, thoughts and advices would be also very appreciated. Thank you all! Kindest regards Joseph
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Bass player, Melvin Lee Davis fan Last edited by Joseph Pascual; 08-24-2009 at 08:03 PM. Reason: Adding questions ;D |
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Well...
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Good luck either way!
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Something new Joseph ?
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Ça va Frederic
Well, I'm still considering...
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