New Prices are in effect on all Bass Models as of  1/1/08

THE BLACK TIGER (Limited Edition Series)
el Tigré Negro / BSR 'TN' & BT 'TNV'

We have purchased dozens of Black Walnut trees (logs) over the past few years. Only about 1% of Walnut Lumber has figured sections (Black Walnut is usually unfigured). On occasion, a piece is discovered with Rare Crotch Feather, Circular Grain, Criss/Cross Figure, or a Flame Pattern. Ken has "cherry picked" pieces of this rare Figured Black Walnut to make this special model.  The enhanced beauty, construction and tone is a perfect match for this rare Limited Edition Model.         Because of the limited amount of this Rare Figured Black Walnut, only a small number of "Black Tigers" can be made in proportion to other models. Customers may choose the modern BSR body shape or the VINTAGE BT body shape.

NECK	5-piece Laminated Aged Hardrock Maple & Ovankol/Shedua (or Bubinga) with Graphite Inlaid Bars and Ebony Headcap. Now Standard with Reverse 2/3 Gears on 5-String Models.
FINGERBOARD	Macassar Ebony with Mother of Pearl Top & Side Dots, & matching Macassar Ebony Headstock Overlay
BODY WINGS (3-Piece Laminated)	Bookmatched Rare Figured Black Walnut Top, Walnut Back & Tiger Maple Core   Presentation Model with Highly Figured Walnut Top & 5- Piece Bodywings with Contrasting Laminates, add $500 Note: Exhibition Grade (5A) is Only available on the Black Tiger Elite * for more available options see our 2008 Price & Options List
FINISH	Classic Hand Rubbed Dutch Varnish over Stradivari Gold Oil            ("Ken's Secret Sauce")
HARDWARE	Gold Smith Hardware & Dunlop "Flush Mount" Straploks
ELECTRONICS	Series/Parallel Switches with the NEW Smith B.M.T. 3-Band 18-Volt EQ Circuit with adjustable DIP Frequency Switches for Bass, Mid. & Treble with Pickup Blend and Master Volume Control (Made in U.S.A.) & Smith Custom Bass Humbucking Pickups

(BSR)4TN Lefty	(BSR)5TN	(BT)5TNV Fretless	Al Turner 'The Burner'	(BSR)6TN	(BT)6TNV
			His New (BT) 5TNV