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Old 04-06-2009, 06:49 AM
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Default Beautiful bass-but which model is it?

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I managed to buy an amazing bass a few years ago but don’t know much about it and was hoping you KS pros could help me out (model, wood, hardware etc). I've attached a few photos to assist. I'm also thinking of selling it (hard times) and wonder if anyone could give me an idea of a fair price.
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Old 04-06-2009, 09:07 AM
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I managed to buy an amazing bass a few years ago but don’t know much about it and was hoping you KS pros could help me out (model, wood, hardware etc). I've attached a few photos to assist. I'm also thinking of selling it (hard times) and wonder if anyone could give me an idea of a fair price.
Thanks in advance.
The BT6G. This would be the Oil/Varnish finish. The pics are good but I can't see it being the high gloss lacquer as used on the Elite. If it is the heavier finished gloss Lacquer then it might be the BT6EG but the neck strips going down the back would be Morado instead of Bubinga like pictured here.

The two switches are not in the position that we put them so it's possible they were added later by someone else. Are they series/parallel?

This Bass from 1996 would also have the older 9v circuit as well.

I can't give you a price simply because I do not work in the used market.

Wood you ask? Bubinga top and back. The rest is on the spec sheet and can be ID'd here if you just look and try a little; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...econtents.html

Hardware? Ours with the exception maybe of those two switches. Bridge and Tuners are Gold Plated.

Was this Bass re-finished recently? It looks brand new!
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Old 04-06-2009, 09:46 AM
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Thanks very much for the info Ken and I'm sure you've heard it many times before but you make amazing basses.

I've had this one since 2006 and don't believe it's been re-finished. The previous owner treated it like a baby as have I.

As for the switches I've no clue when they were added but have attached a photo of the electrics to hopefully shed light on their purpose.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:06 AM
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Thanks very much for the info Ken and I'm sure you've heard it many times before but you make amazing basses.

I've had this one since 2006 and don't believe it's be re-finished. The previous owner treated it like a baby as have I.

As for the switches I've no clue when they were added but have attached a photo of the electrics to hopefully shed light on their purpose.
It looks like our wiring but that was in 1996 I guess. I can't tell 100% but let's assume it's original with the bass.

The switches in 1996 were a new thing and were optional so I am sure there were a few experiments as to placement looking back at it now. It's just that the position is different than the template I have so I am still puzzled about it. Our wire colors for the switches are different as well. They are orange, yellow, blue and brown.

As long as the work correctly it's ok..
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Old 04-06-2009, 12:35 PM
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Thanks again Ken, it's great getting information from the boss as I can only imagine how busy you are.
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Old 04-06-2009, 12:50 PM
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Thanks again Ken, it's great getting information from the boss as I can only imagine how busy you are.
I wish I was Busier. In this economy with a reduced staff I am busy doing more and different things than I usually do so yes, I am busy bit would love to have the problem of being 'too busy'.
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Old 04-06-2009, 01:32 PM
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Well I wish you the best for the future - may you continue to make musicians dreams a reality, producing quality basses for many years to come
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Old 04-06-2009, 05:16 PM
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Given the 5 pc body; the laminate is maple. The body core is a bit more difficult to ID from the pics. My first guess would be Mahogany. In other pics it looks like Walnut or Cherry. At any rate, the bass looks nice and clean.

If you do follow through and sell it, start the price at $3.5k. Personally, if that were my bass and it was 100% original condition, no issues, and as clean as it looks, I wouldn't take a penny less. BUT, don't be surprised if you get a bit more than that starting price of $3.5k.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:29 PM
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Lightbulb core..

Core is Mahogany and possibly African which we used a bit of starting back in the early/mid 1990s.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:37 PM
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Core is Mahogany and possibly African which we used a bit of starting back in the early/mid 1990s.
Ahh yes, that nice darker Mahogany. One of my favs.
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Old 04-07-2009, 01:51 AM
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Thanks for the help with the pricing Tim, would I be best to sell it here or the bay?
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HI, I would love a chance to buy this bass if the price is right and we do it thew paypal. Let me know.

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Old 04-07-2009, 04:22 PM
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Hi Mike

I'll PM you
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Old 04-07-2009, 11:02 PM
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Al, let me know when you are putting the bass up for sale on ebay, so i can place a bid if the price is in my range.

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Old 04-08-2009, 06:52 AM
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Hi Mike

It'll either be ebay or a forum here - I'll let you know when I've decided if I can part with it.

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Why would you want to sell a superb bass like that ??
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Hi Allan

A lot of people are asking me the same question - it's not getting used as much as it should and, unfortunately, other issues may take priority
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Old 04-08-2009, 08:19 PM
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I keep hearing that this bass is going up for sale but i dont see it listed anywere. Is the bass going up or not?


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Old 04-08-2009, 09:01 PM
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I keep hearing that this bass is going up for sale but i dont see it listed anywere. Is the bass going up or not?

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Wow, what a tease...
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Old 04-09-2009, 07:30 AM
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OK OK I'll decide today and let you know by the end of the day :-)
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