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Old 06-20-2010, 09:38 PM
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Hello, i just picked this Ken Smith and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this is. Instead of the normal lil Smith plate it has these metal things. It has been my dream for a long time to own a Ken Smith bass and got a good deal so i just bought it and happilly brought it home.
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Old 06-22-2010, 12:46 PM
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looks like a fusion.

below the 24th fret the serial number should be stamped into the wood. That would help.
There should also be a sticker with the model and serial number on the inside of the metal electronics cavity cover.
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Old 09-27-2010, 05:09 PM
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Hello, i just picked this Ken Smith and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this is. Instead of the normal lil Smith plate it has these metal things. It has been my dream for a long time to own a Ken Smith bass and got a good deal so i just bought it and happilly brought it home.
Wow, I love the really dark wood on it. I'm not sure what kind of wood it is but I think it looks great even though the bass seems to have been roughly handled by previous users. I bet it sounds great! I'm not sure what you mean by the "metal things" unless you are referring to the end of the truss rod which is normally covered by the missing plate. I would imagine, but I'm not sure, that you could purchase a new plate if you want to cover the end of the truss rod again. Perhaps you've already done that.
Good for you for finding the bass of your dreams and getting a good deal on it!
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:40 PM
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Wow, I love the really dark wood on it. I'm not sure what kind of wood it is....
Based on pic, appears to be a 5 pc Body and 7 pc neck. Body top looks to be ebony with mahogany core and maple laminate.
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:53 PM
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Based on pic, appears to be a 5 pc Body and 7 pc neck. Body top looks to be ebony with mahogany core and maple laminate.
Look at the inside longer upper horn. You will see the thin walnut laminate between the maple and the mahogany. Back then, we used real sawn veneers, not quad split tops like we do now. The maple is carved at an angle with the top and looks wider than it is and the walnut is flatter on the edge blending in color with the mahogany.
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:03 PM
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Look at the inside longer upper horn. You will see the thin walnut laminate between the maple and the mahogany. Back then, we used real sawn veneers, not quad split tops like we do now. The maple is carved at an angle with the top and looks wider than it is and the walnut is flatter on the edge blending in color with the mahogany.
Ahh yes, I see it now.
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:07 PM
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Would the neck then be: Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple?
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:10 PM
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Would the neck then be: Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple?
Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple Maple, Shedua, maple, bubinga, maple, shedua, maple ...

You're making me dizzy...

Maple with Bubinga center and the thin dark wood might be bubinga or even purpleheart or even shedua. I can't tell from these pictures, sorry.
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Hi David,

To me it looks like a BMT6 Elite Cocobolo top.
The serial number can tell you more.

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Old 09-28-2010, 07:02 AM
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To me it looks like a BMT6 Elite Cocobolo top.
The serial number can tell you more.

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No, sorry. If you look at the pic blown up (+) you will see how tight the grain is. Plus, it's a flat looking wood without much depth. This Bass is Macassar Ebony top, not Cocobolo. If Cocobolo, it would have more of a grainy open pore appearance with a little more sizzle to it looking straight on. Also, it would be mainly reddish in tinge with black and brown mixed in the colors.
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Old 12-31-2010, 02:27 AM
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No, sorry. If you look at the pic blown up (+) you will see how tight the grain is. Plus, it's a flat looking wood without much depth. This Bass is Macassar Ebony top, not Cocobolo. If Cocobolo, it would have more of a grainy open pore appearance with a little more sizzle to it looking straight on. Also, it would be mainly reddish in tinge with black and brown mixed in the colors.
wow thanks guys. serial in the bottom says bmt6e. My bass is up for sale at this time as i have moved to a smaller church and now help out with keys again. first $2800 takes it. thanks 702-443-6991
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