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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:
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very nice!
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Proud original owner of a 2001 Ken Smith BSR4EG lined fretless. My band's site: Delusional Mind |
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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?
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Exact model?
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.
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Different enough?
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.
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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.
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Probably best.
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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.
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Tim Bishop Last edited by Tim Bishop; 05-06-2011 at 01:40 AM. |
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