Show your Smith bass!

[Bob Faulkner]

very nice.. that chocolate stripe running up the fingerboard is dead sexy!

[Michael Wilson]

Thanks Bob, i have not seen too many of Kens basses with that type of fretboard, but you really need to hear this bass, unreal tone. I took it to the Guitar Center here in NY to get it fitted for a gig bag. One of the sales cats asked me to plug it in and the whole store stopped what they were doing to find out where that sound was coming from. The store manager wanted to buy the bass, but i looked at him like he was a MAD MAN. Its a 91 BT6.

Mike

[Christopher Rhodes]

You have baited us... everyone in the forum. So when can you post an MP3 of what this bass sounds like :)

[Michael Wilson]

As soon as i get back from Vegas to NY Where i live. in 2 weeks.

Mike

[Bob Faulkner]

I never met a Smith that didn't have an amazing tone :)

[Michael Wilson]

I have played and own many Smith basses, but for some reason, this bass sounds a little tighter and crisper than my other Smith basses, but you are right Bob, all my Smith basses sound great.

Mike

[Bob Faulkner]

in the interest of fostering more activity in this thread, and showing off my smith some more :D

12/27/07
http://www.delusionalmind.com/images/bobs_smith_112407.jpg

12/29/07
http://www.delusionalmind.com/images/delusionalmind-20071229-12-edited.jpg

[Ronson Hall]

in the interest of fostering more activity in this thread, and showing off my smith some more :D

12/27/07
http://www.delusionalmind.com/images/bobs_smith_112407.jpg

12/29/07
http://www.delusionalmind.com/images/delusionalmind-20071229-12-edited.jpg

I'm glad you did, Bob. The bass is a thing of beauty, and you look like you're having fun! Play on!!!! :cool:

[Jason Mendelson]

Well, I added a new smith to the family last week... an 03 BSR6GN Maple / Walnut / Maple...

Its on the right in these pix along with my BMTE6G and BSR6EG

I was really hoping to find a LOCAL 5 string fretted for sale, but I stumbled across this one...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070161.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070162.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070163.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070172.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070174.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070175.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070176.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

Very nice! Man someone played the holy squeeze outta that thing! That's a lot of wear for just 5 years old..

[Jason Mendelson]

Very nice! Man someone played the holy squeeze outta that thing! That's a lot of wear for just 5 years old..

yeah he did...

but also, the bass does not have the laquer finish on it, so it is going to wear more...

My BMT has seen probably more play, but with the laquer finish, it protects my nails from digging into the wood in the same places... on my BMT you can see dents in the laquer but no damage to the wood...

but the finish on that bass is nice and fast on the neck!

[ed hauser]

here is one of mine. nothing fancy but she plays herself. and she dont mind hanging next to a fender! when ya see it in person, the grain show through. but in the pic its just a wash. but i do love the smith basses. ill probably get a new one after christmas. something like Bob's. i like that one. :cool:

[Bob Faulkner]

If it's mine you're referring to you can't order a new one like it.. Ken doesn't stock Koa anymore, and the core wood in mine is Koa.. But you can get one close at least :D

[ed hauser]

then ill get one thats close. i love the smooth look of your bass. i find though that no matter which smith bass you play, new or used they feel so broken in already. right off the shelf and it feels like you've been playing it for years!

[ed hauser]

this is a better shot of her, still doesnt show how nice it is, now she is a road warrior and has her share of battle scars. but i love her! one of my EBS cabs in the back.....15/ 10 :)

[Peter van den Enden]

Proud owner if a KB '99.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/blackally/CIMG0515.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/blackally/CIMG0516.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo360/blackally/CIMG0517.jpg

[Bram Schoonderbeek]

Hi there,

Allready half a year being busy to get myself a knock-out Smith bass..:cool:
Being these are not cheap instruments my basic motivation was to try some different basses of the same brand next to eachother and choose-out wich to buy. Prior to all of this I kept this forum in check ofcourse:) and also I began to collect all kinds of youtube clips and sound recordings of smith basses, so that I knew what was what I liked and what a real good smith bass sounded like. I had allready played on one Smith that was for sale in the Netherlands, actually this is the exact bass you see in the previous post, Peter's bass. I was amazed how easy it was to navigate on that 6-string bass, never played 6 strings before so this was a fantastic experience.

Anyways I made a desicion to go to a place in the US where they had piles of Smith's in store.
This place being Bass Central Fern Park near Orlando.
I tried about 7 instruments in total among a second hand BSR6EG a new BSR5TN and some BSR*MW's, and just because I was curious an Elrick. These guys where nice enough to unpack a few instruments as they have most of their stock stuff in in boxes:rolleyes:... I mean thats service!.Tho all instruments where pretty good, they did vary alot more in quality then I had enticipated. After a few hours of switching back and forth only a second-hand BRS5MW and the 5TN where left over, and purely cos the 5MW was less than half the costs and had the most monstrous low-B I ever heard plus being incredible even, I took the less impressive looks of the 5MW for granted and bought that thing right there and then WHOOHOO!:D Now being home again I couldnt be more happier, cos now I know I got a really really good Smith, and together with my Glockenklang rig it is something else I tell you!:p

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1980/ken1co5.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ken1co5.jpg)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/1889/ken2yz6.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ken2yz6.jpg)

[Mike Jenkins]

The bass looks great. Congratulations! I understand your excitement. I got my smith around this time last year and I'm still excited about it.

[Bram Schoonderbeek]

The bass looks great. Congratulations! I understand your excitement. I got my smith around this time last year and I'm still excited about it.


Yeah I can Imagine, Ive seen your gear man unbelievable!
Much much more impressive then my simple bass:rolleyes:

Thx for your comments!

Best regards,

Bram

[Rannakad C.]

Hello everybody !!

This is my Black Tiger :cool:

It's a beautiful one

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8563/img6985svi6.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/120/img6986spp2.jpg

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8088/img6991esc4.jpg

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/9797/img6993emb2.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

beautiful!! that figure is amazing!

[Ronson Hall]

My goodness! What a beautiful thing this is! Congrats, and Merry Christmas.

[Rainer Bastian]

For those who sometimes take a look into the "For sale" threads: I've got this beauty from G.M. - another forum user - and restored it to the original fretless neck at Bassline here in Germany. After years and years of looking for such a rare animal here in Europe I am totally happy to own this. It is pure fun to play. Thanks to G.M. again ...

Up to now I had some concerns whether my favourite fretted bass model (another BMT 5) would perform as a fretless as well. Issue closed: It is a fantastic fretless :) even with the dense woods in the neck, which supports more attack instead of mwah imho...



http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/bodyfront1.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/bodyback3.jpg


BMTmania.........:):)

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/3bmts1.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/3bmts2.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

stunning! welcome to the lined fretless Smith club!

[Jason Mendelson]

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/3bmts1.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT-5FL/3bmts2.jpg

Quote from the guy in Oceans 11 - "That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen!"

[Tim Bishop]

Jason, you need to get out more! :)

[Jason Mendelson]

I get out!

I went out side to get the mail today...
:cool:

[sam atkinson]

2002 BSR6GN Bubinga and 2009 BSR5MW Tiger Maple. I have a confession, I've only been playing for almost 11 months. I've been accused and suspected of knowing what I want!! :D

831

[Kraig Gregory]

Here is some photos of my 1985 Ken Smith BT 5 G. It is one of the first 200 basses that were made in New York and it was the first bass Ken did in a Shedua top and back. It has a flamed maple core and matching headstock. This bass has the killer 4 knob KS electronics and looks and sounds like the 5 string version of John Patitucci's 1985 6 sting bass. I believe that this is the bass that was photographed on the cover of Ken's 1986 Catalog (unsure, but the woodgrain says...Match). It is 100% original, in near mint condition, and sounds better than it looks!

I am the second owner and it has all the original documentation, original strap, original case, and everything else. For it's age, it is in incredible condition.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4030.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4035.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4029.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4032.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4037.jpg

[Kraig Gregory]

Flame Maple Core!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/IMG_0141.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4036.jpg

Shedua Back

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4033.jpg

Incredible Craftmanship with the Morado Stingers in the neck, maple and shedua

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/IMG_0140.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

Nice piece of history there! It does look amazing for being 24 years old!

[Bill Bernhard]

I just came across these pics today. This was my first Smith, 1985 Set Neck, Passive Electronics. I bought it new and owned it for 20 years, had to let it go to get my 5 String Smith.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e254/billbern/9152004002.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e254/billbern/9152004001.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e254/billbern/9152004004.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e254/billbern/9152004003.jpg

[Björn Wictor]

This is my beloved 1990 BT5 Custom. This bass changed my world!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/Constrafugin/Smith2A.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/Constrafugin/Smith5.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

very nice!!!

[Allan Todd]

After searching for a used smith for ages i decided to buy a new one from bass central, i dont have it yet but hopefully next week it'll be here with me in the isle of wight in england,
These are pics that mike sent to me from bc of my bt6 tnv, i'll take some more when it arrives, It should be a great companion for my fretless thumb :)

[Kraig Gregory]

Take a look at my super rare ken smith collection. The 85 is the first shedua bass ken ever did and there are less than a handful of BMTs that were made in a 4 string. This one is a super rare cocobolo top and back with mahogany core. The sweetest sounding four you will ever play.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4123.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4134.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4132.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4131.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k159/kraigg007/100_4129.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

Sorry, I have dibs on the sweetest sounding Smith 4 you will ever play.. Nice Smith's though!

[Michael Wilson]

Here is a very rare BT custom 4. /w Dunlop bridge. You can find out more info on this bass and bridge from ken.

[Michael Wilson]

Sorry, I have dibs on the sweetest sounding Smith 4 you will ever play.. Nice Smith's though! Hey Bob, i dont know about that. This 90 BT 4 is sounding real sweet on this end. Dont sleep on this old guy.

Mike

[Bob Faulkner]

Let's just agree they're equally sweet then!

[Michael Wilson]

I agree. Have you seen a Smith with the Dunlop bridge Bob?

Mike

[Mattijs De Graeve]

Hi guys,

I'm new at the forum.
I'm a young belgian bassplayer and this is my 1989 Ken Smith BT5EG with Morado top, Walnut back, Mahogany core and ebony fretboard.
909

910

911

912

I love this bass, I wanted one ever since i saw my teacher's BT6EG.
It plays great, and sounds great.
There's just a little problem with the electronics, it's playable but i get this hum when i play passive (so i don't :p) but all this should be sorted out when i buy a new electronics retrofit from Ken Smith.

(sorry for the greasy fingers! i took these pictures after playing for a while)

[Bob Faulkner]

That's a nice old beast you have there!

And nope, never seen a Smith with a dunlop bridge.

[Michael Wilson]

Hi guys,

I'm new at the forum.
I'm a young belgian bassplayer and this is my 1989 Ken Smith BT5EG with Morado top, Walnut back, Mahogany core and ebony fretboard.
909

910

911

912

I love this bass, I wanted one ever since i saw my teacher's BT6EG.
It plays great, and sounds great.
There's just a little problem with the electronics, it's playable but i get this hum when i play passive (so i don't :p) but all this should be sorted out when i buy a new electronics retrofit from Ken Smith.

(sorry for the greasy fingers! i took these pictures after playing for a while) Hey i love this bass, i am a 3 knob junkie. Good luck with the repairs, but i would send it to Ken and let him do the repairs. Cant go wrong that way.

Mike

[Mattijs De Graeve]

thx Michael,

I would love to just send my bass to Ken so that he could check everything out.
But as i said i'm young and from belgium so the cost for the shipment and the inssurance alone would be to costly for me. I worked in weekends and hollidays just to pay for the bass. And i'm pretty broke now so with UPS it would be to costly.

Someday :p,

thx,

Mattijs

[Michael Wilson]

I totally understand. Good luck with the bass, i know its going to sound outstanding.

Mike

[Rainer Bastian]

Coming soon into my arsenal: a New Old Stock (!!) BMT 4 Elite:

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT4Morado/btm-frontjpg.jpg

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT4Morado/btm-back.jpg

the serial number is BMT4R... Does that mean Morado top ?

The back looks like Zebrawood, is that true ?

[Tim Bishop]

The top looks like Morado. Not certain about the back though; possibly Morado. Doesn't look like a Zebra wood back to me. Fretboard also looks like Morado (Pau Ferro).

Ken?

[Bob Faulkner]

stunning grain on that bass though!

[Michael Wilson]

Would love to see the headstock. Very nice wood grain.

Mike

[Rainer Bastian]

Here it is:

http://www.mrbassman.net/images/SmithBMT4Morado/BTM-headstock.jpg

[Michael Wilson]

very nice, thanks

[Jason Mendelson]

nothing hotter than a smith nut!

[Tim Bishop]

nothing hotter than a smith nut!Ken, I hear an ice-pack could provide some relief. :D

[Tanit Thansupan]

Hello everybody,this is my Smith.

It's arrived last month. Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary.

I love it more than my girl friend. :D


http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/2b31fb8f3e3feec6fe0c4aa8d1116716.jpg

http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/35f80f7ae11bd6dc6e085626f8a20f7b.jpg

http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/8eaf14b7972da05ff34672521cacc19b.JPG

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http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/15f29897e7e5b31c29d7352469abd41c.JPG

http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/abf0182a6dc4e59c7a5df4d979ca6373.JPG

http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/4190614ef128b1e087b91bb84e620ca4.JPG

[Tim Bishop]

Bee-uuu-tee-ful! Is that purple heart I see between the body wings and neck? Sure looks like it from the 2nd pic from the top.

[Robert Kramer]

Bee-uuu-tee-ful! Is that purple heart I see between the body wings and neck? Sure looks like it from the 2nd pic from the top.

Definitely purpleheart.

[Tim Bishop]

Definitely purpleheart.That would be the first Smith I've ever seen with purpleheart in it. I thought Ken had discontinued the use of purpleheart, but maybe he had enough laying around to do this piece?

[Ken Smith]

That would be the first Smith I've ever seen with purpleheart in it. I thought Ken had discontinued the use of purpleheart, but maybe he had enough laying around to do this piece?

Yes, I don't offer PH but I do have a small bit of it in the shop that is left over from many years ago. I was asked by my Dist. in Japan/Asia to use it for a 'price' as it is extra work to use it as body laminates.

[Jason Mendelson]

Hello everybody,this is my Smith.

It's arrived last month. Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary.

I love it more than my girl friend. :D




http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/8eaf14b7972da05ff34672521cacc19b.JPG



http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/15f29897e7e5b31c29d7352469abd41c.JPG

http://upload.bluegy.com/uploads/abf0182a6dc4e59c7a5df4d979ca6373.JPG



you have close ups of the sexiest parts on smiths rite there...

very nice ax

[Tim Bishop]

you have close ups of the sexiest parts on smiths rite there...

very nice ax
Got to agree with Jason on that one. :D

[Jason Mendelson]

Got to agree with Jason on that one. :D

there I updated my post to point them out...

its mainly the 2nd and 3rd pic in my post...

sexiest parts on a smith...

the other day I was looking at this thread on my cell phone and my new girlfriend said... "is that the kind of pr0n you like?" I just about cracked up and said,, yup!

[Tim Bishop]

the other day I was looking at this thread on my cell phone and my new girlfriend said... "is that the kind of pr0n you like?" I just about cracked up and said,, yup!
Sorry, what is "pr0n" :confused:

[Tim Bishop]

there I updated my post to point them out...

its mainly the 2nd and 3rd pic in my post...

sexiest parts on a smith...

I can certainly see that. For me, I think it's all-the-above pics ;).

[Bob Faulkner]

Definitely an amazing bass! Congrats!

[Ronson Hall]

Sorry, what is "pr0n" :confused:


Pron - a derivative of the word "pronography," used exclusively to describe the finished product, pictures and/or other images of the fine artistry produced by one Ken Smith of Philadelphia.

Ex.: My living room has been overtaken with bass amplifiers, cabinets and my husband's shameless indulgence of pron!!!! :D

[Tim Bishop]

Ex.: My living room has been overtaken with bass amplifiers, cabinets and my husband's shameless indulgence of pron!!!! :D
Uh Oh! Looks like I've got some splainin and cleanin-up to do :eek: :D:).

[Jason Mendelson]

the internet has really messed me up...

sorry :-/

[Ken Smith]

Pron - a derivative of the word "pronography," used exclusively to describe the finished product, pictures and/or other images of the fine artistry produced by one Ken Smith of Philadelphia.

Ex.: My living room has been overtaken with bass amplifiers, cabinets and my husband's shameless indulgence of pron!!!! :D

.. blaa blaa blaa...used exclusively to describe the finished product, pictures and/or other images of the fine artistry produced by one Ken Smith of Philadelphia area, formerly from NYC, the Big Apple...:p

[Tim Bishop]

the internet has really messed me up...

sorry :-/
I understand. No apology necessary. :)

[Mike Jenkins]

Here is a new pic to enjoy. Me and my baby at a small Gospel concert holding down the low end. 2007 BSR6EG 5A Quilted Maple, 5p Neck, 7p Wings.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/MeandMyBaby.jpg

She'll never leave me, cheat on me, or do me wrong and she makes sweet sounds as I put my fingers all over her. Thats my baby!!!

[Tim Bishop]

Beautiful! :)

[Ronson Hall]

What is that? Quilted Maple? It's certainly popping out. Lovely!

[Bob Faulkner]

It looks almost like a tiger quilt. It's stunning though. Treat her well my friend!

[Tim Bishop]

Maybe we should call it a 5A Flamed Quilted Maple :).

[Ken Smith]

Maybe we should call it a 5A Flamed Quilted Maple :).

Well, we do come across pieces that look spiral at an ankle and we call that Quilted Flame but this one looks more like what we call 'Cigar Quilt' where the wide figure looks like Cigar paper unraveling. Truly a stunning piece of wood.

Cigar Quilt Tobacco-less smokin' Bass. The healthiest way.. lol

[Tim Bishop]

Well, we do come across pieces that look spiral at an angle and we call that Quilted Flame but this one looks more like what we call 'Cigar Quilt' where the wide figure looks like Cigar paper unraveling. Truly a stunning piece of wood.

Cigar Quilt Tobacco-less smokin' Bass. The healthiest way.. lol
LOL! That's great :):D.

[Michael Wilson]

Bought this one on the site, started to sell it on ebay to get a 5 string Smith, but took it off real quick. Woke up from a bad dream!!!!

Mike

[Michael Wilson]

Here is a new pic to enjoy. Me and my baby at a small Gospel concert holding down the low end. 2007 BSR6EG 5A Quilted Maple, 5p Neck, 7p Wings.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/MeandMyBaby.jpg

She'll never leave me, cheat on me, or do me wrong and she makes sweet sounds as I put my fingers all over her. Thats my baby!!! Thats a great looking bass. I am trying to grab one just like it off ebay [ok guys dont go and out bid me Lol!!] Good luck with it.

Mike

[joelalvesjr]

Burner '92, red, std.

CR 5 MW '96

[Bob Faulkner]

nice collection!

[Tim Bishop]

Those are nice basses, Joel. Keep em busy. :)

[Nakia Green Sr.]

Recently acquired 91 BT6 Morada/Mahogany/Walnut w/ Morado FB "right Logistics"

88690

[Ken Smith]

Recently acquired 91 BT6 Walnut/Mahogany w/ Morado FB "right Logistics"

88690

Are you sure that Top is Walnut and not Morado?

[Tim Bishop]

Looks like morado to me. Nice bass.

[Jens Westerinen]

Hi every one!

Here they are:

-03 BSR6GN
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/Smithen2.jpg

-90 BT6
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/BT6.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

Very nice, Jens. Looks like they've been well taken care of. :)

[Greg Lorisco]

After searching for a used smith for ages i decided to buy a new one from bass central, i dont have it yet but hopefully next week it'll be here with me in the isle of wight in england,
These are pics that mike sent to me from bc of my bt6 tnv, i'll take some more when it arrives, It should be a great companion for my fretless thumb :)


What was your experience with bass central? Did you get a good deal?

[Bob Faulkner]

very nice indeed!

[Jonny Blomgren]

My BSR-6GN
https://dl.getdropbox.com/u/599874/SMITH1.png
https://dl.getdropbox.com/u/599874/SMITH2.png

[Bob Faulkner]

what core wood is that? it's very dark.

[Tim Bishop]

what core wood is that? it's very dark.Hard to tell exactly from the picture. Either Walnut or Mahogany.

[Jonny Blomgren]

If I remember correctly it's mahogany.

[Jason Mendelson]

If I remember correctly it's mahogany.

looks like walnut to me... ?

[Jonny Blomgren]

looks like walnut to me... ?
Maybe you're right. I have really no idea. I always thought it was mahogany.

The bass in action... an old pic when I was young and hopefull...:rolleyes:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/599874/jonnysmithedit.png

[Jason Mendelson]

Maybe you're right. I have really no idea. I always thought it was mahogany.

The bass in action... an old pic when I was young and hopefull...:rolleyes:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/599874/jonnysmithedit.png


yeahn looks like walnut to me... but still awesome!

this picture below shows (from left to right), Mahogany, Maple, Walnut cores...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/basstrio/P1070177.jpg

[Jens Westerinen]

Here's some new pics of my pair together. :)

-90 BT6
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0305.jpg

-03 BSR6GN
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0307.jpg

And together.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0311.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0309.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

I'll bet you don't see too many of those floatin around in Sweden. :)

[Tim Bishop]

Maybe you're right. I have really no idea. I always thought it was mahogany.

The bass in action... an old pic when I was young and hopefull...:rolleyes:
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/599874/jonnysmithedit.png
"When you were young and hopefull" ??? - So what happened?

[Jens Westerinen]

I'll bet you don't see too many of those floatin around in Sweden. :)


Not really. :)
Know three others owned by fellow bassplayers over here (a -90 BT5, BSR5EG and another BSR6GN).
Seen one other for sale through the years (yet another BSR6).

[Jonny Blomgren]

"When you were young and hopefull" ??? - So what happened?

Time went by and I grew older... and too little time playing my Smith bass. Wish I could work less with TV production and more with music. Otherwise life is great...

[Jonny Blomgren]

Not really. :)
Know three others owned by fellow bassplayers over here (a -90 BT5, BSR5EG and another BSR6GN).
Seen one other for sale through the years (yet another BSR6).

Where did you get yours? I got my BSR6GN at West LA Music when I was there visiting my brother.

[Jens Westerinen]

Where did you get yours? I got my BSR6GN at West LA Music when I was there visiting my brother.

I bought it from a guy in Finland who I know bought it from one in England. How it got to England in the first place I don't know. :)

[Jonny Blomgren]

I bought it from a guy in Finland who I know bought it from one in England. How it got to England in the first place I don't know. :)

Very nice looking basses!

[Wonyong Park]

Here's a pics of my fusion elite 25th anniversary 6 string !!!

[Tim Bishop]

Here's a pics of my fusion elite 25th anniversary 6 string !!!Beautiful, isn't it? ;)

[Tim Bishop]

Here's a pics of my fusion elite 25th anniversary 6 string !!!Nice track, great mix! I like it! :)

[Andre Urquiza]

Here is my CR-6. The serial number is CR6MQ51296.

It has been upgraded with the 18V KS preamp.

The letter Q in the serial means something or is just part of the serial number?

[Tim Bishop]

Here is my CR-6. The serial number is CR6MQ51296.

It has been upgraded with the 18V KS preamp.

The letter Q in the serial means something or is just part of the serial number?



http://ihttp://162.photobucket.com/albums/t256/ivlucas/KenSmith2.jpg
Can't see the pic.

[Tim Bishop]

Does it have a quilted maple top?

[Tim Bishop]

Ahh, there it is. Yep, looks like a quilted maple top. Nice bass! :)

[Andre Urquiza]

Hi Tim! You are quick! :)

It has a maple body with pau ferro (morado) fingerboard.

[Tim Bishop]

Hi Tim! You are quick! :)

It has a maple body with pau ferro (morado) fingerboard.I'm curious. I took notice of your settings on the bass. Looks like you're favoring the bridge p/u, and you have bass, mids, and treble boosted considerably. Not that there's anything wrong with this, just curious of these settings. What amplification and speaker cabs do you play through?

[Andre Urquiza]

That picture isn't mine. It from the former owner.

I use all the controls set flat (no boost and no cut)! I play this baby through an Eden WTX 260 and a Aguilar GS112 cabinet. :)

[Tim Bishop]

That picture isn't mine. It from the former owner.

I use all the controls set flat (no boost and no cut)! I play this baby through an Eden WTX 260 and a Aguilar GS112 cabinet. :)That makes more sense to me and you have a nice set-up, I might add ;). I also use a WTX-260. Mainly as a post DI to FOH. The live board mix I am getting from my 260 and Smith is hard to beat. The soundmen always love me because it's an easy bass mix for them. :)

[Tim Bishop]

....a Aguilar GS112 cabinet. :)Is your GS112 an 8 or 4 ohm cabinet?

[Andre Urquiza]

It is 8 ohm! Why?:rolleyes:

[Tim Bishop]

That picture isn't mine. It from the former owner.

I use all the controls set flat (no boost and no cut)! I play this baby through an Eden WTX 260 and a Aguilar GS112 cabinet. :)

It is 8 ohm! Why?:rolleyes:Just wanting to see how much of the amps power you are utilizing. At 8 ohms, you're getting around 180W from the 260. The WTX-260 can handle a 4-ohm load with an output somewhere in the 300W+ range. Since you only have an 8-ohm cabinet, this is good, because you could add one more 8-ohm cabinet (connected parallel) and get the most from that amp and additional coverage if needed. You may not need it, however, if you ever do, you can. You would be impressed! ;)

[Andre Urquiza]

That's true Tim. I got the 8 ohm because i only play small gigs and use the amp mostly for praticing, so i don't need much power. And , as you said, i can always add another cab.

[Tim Bishop]

That's true Tim. I got the 8 ohm because i only play small gigs and use the amp mostly for praticing, so i don't need much power. And , as you said, i can always add another cab.Cool, that makes perfect sense. ;)

[Mike Braun]

Hey,

This is my Ken Smith BSRMW 5 string, strung up E to C. It feels and sounds absolutely amazing.

Here I am playing some gypsy jazz with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgfQmaegiS8&feature=player_profilepage

[Tim Bishop]

Nice playing, Mike. ;)

[Jens Westerinen]

Hi!

Here's some pics of my 6-strings:

-90 BT6 (could someone tell me the correct model name?)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0305.jpg

-03 BSR6GN
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0307.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0311.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0309.jpg


And my newest BSR5M (is that the correct name for it?) from -01.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/BSR5.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

Hi!

Here's some pics of my 6-strings:

-90 BT6 (could someone tell me the correct model name?)
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/IMG_0305.jpg

"Correct model name"? I'd say BT6. What does the serial number say?

[Tim Bishop]

And my newest BSR5M (is that the correct name for it?) from -01.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/BSR5.jpgLooks like a BSR5M to me.

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Hi Tim, and everyody else off course!

As promissed a picture of the BSR 5EG FX I've traded for my Alembic
and my other BSR 5EG.
Without any doubt the best basses I've ever played.
That means the sound as well as playability and looks!
Really amazing! Keep up the good work Ken!
And thanks Rainer for introducing me to Smith Basses!

Greetz,
Dirk

[Tim Bishop]

Hi Dirk,

The basses look great. However, I clicked on the pictures, but I am unable to see the larger view of your basses. Seems to be something wrong with the ability to view your pics in a larger view. Could it be the image is too large either in file size or dimension? I'll try again later.

Tim B.

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Hi Tim,
It works on my Mac! Let me know if this problem keeps turning up, I will try to atach some pictures in a other way...

http://home.scarlet.be/~pin85493/5EG2.jpg (http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/5EG2.jpg)

http://home.scarlet.be/~pin85493/5EG1.jpg (http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/5EG1.jpg)

Dirk

[Ken Smith]

Hi Dirk,

The basses look great. However, I clicked on the pictures, but I am unable to see the larger view of your basses. Seems to be something wrong with the ability to view your pics in a larger view. Could it be the image is too large either in file size or dimension? I'll try again later.

Tim B.

Works fine for me as well on a pc.

[Tim Bishop]

Hi Tim,
It works on my Mac! Let me know if this problem keeps turning up, I will try to atach some pictures in a other way...

http://home.scarlet.be/~pin85493/5EG2.jpg (http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/5EG2.jpg)

http://home.scarlet.be/~pin85493/5EG1.jpg (http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/5EG1.jpg)

Dirk
These links you provide work fine. The basses look great. You did good! :)

[Tim Bishop]

Hi Tim, and everyody else off course!

As promissed a picture of the BSR 5EG FX I've traded for my Alembic
and my other BSR 5EG.
Without any doubt the best basses I've ever played.
That means the sound as well as playability and looks!
Really amazing! Keep up the good work Ken!
And thanks Rainer for introducing me to Smith Basses!

Greetz,
DirkI'm getting the same results as before when I click on the thumbnails in your original post (post no. 376). However, your links you provided in your follow-up reply are working fine.

[Tim Bishop]

Works fine for me as well on a pc.So, Ken, are you clicking on the Thumbnails he provided in post no. 376? And if so, you are able to see the enlarged view?

[Tim Bishop]

....As promissed a picture of the BSR 5EG FX I've traded for my Alembic

Greetz,
DirkI'm curious. Above you describe as "BSR 5EG FX": Where are you seeing or getting "FX"? Serial No.?

[Tim Bishop]

Hi Tim,
It works on my Mac! ....DirkI don't think the issue I'm seeing has anything to do with a "local" (yours or my) computer. I think it is more tied to the "Host" or the Server in which the Forum resides. Maybe Mike can take a look at it and determine. Again, for the sake of posterity, I'm talking about the Thumbnails in post no. 376.

[Ken Smith]

I don't think the issue I'm seeing has anything to do with a "local" (yours or my) computer. I think it is more tied to the "Host" or the Server in which the Forum resides. Maybe Mike can take a look at it and determine. Again, for the sake of posterity, I'm talking about the Thumbnails in post no. 376.

Yes, 376 is fine. I click on them and they blow up in a small window with a black background. I click That and it opens in a new page. I click THAT and it gets even bigger?

So, Where is the Problem? Not here that I can see!

Thumbs in post 376 open just fine for me. Try it on a different computer Tim.

[Tim Bishop]

Yes, 376 is fine. I click on them and they blow up in a small window with a black background. I click That and it opens in a new page. I click THAT and it gets even bigger?

So, Where is the Problem? Not here that I can see!

Thumbs in post 376 open just fine for me. Try it on a different computer Tim.Hmmm, interesting. I have tried it on another computer; same results. This is not making any sense. Have you had Mike look at it?

[Dirk Blarinckx]

I'm curious. Above you describe as "BSR 5EG FX": Where are you seeing or getting "FX"? Serial No.?

Serial is 5EGxxxxxxxFX, meaning (according to Ken) Figured/quilted 5A eXhibition grade maple top.

Greetz,
Dirk

[Ken Smith]

Hmmm, interesting. I have tried it on another computer; same results. This is not making any sense. Have you had Mike look at it?

Ok, I am in the office and tried it here. Works fine. PM Mike if you have a concern. I don't, sorry.

[Tim Bishop]

Serial is 5EGxxxxxxxFX, meaning (according to Ken) Figured/quilted 5A eXhibition grade maple top.

Greetz,
DirkYep, was just trying to understand where you were getting the "FX".

[Tim Bishop]

....PM Mike if you have a concern....Ok, will do.

[Ken Smith]

Ok, will do.

I just thought of something. When you click that Thumb, it pops up into a small window that you click to open and expand. perhaps it has something to do with your computer settings or Pop-up blocker control. Maybe?

[Tim Bishop]

I just thought of something. When you click that Thumb, it pops up into a small window that you click to open and expand. perhaps it has something to do with your computer settings or Pop-up blocker control. Maybe?No, it's not that. I don't think it has anything to do with the end-user's local computer. The image is stored on the host. There are plenty other thumbnail images stored on the host and I have not problem opening those. Let's see what Mike thinks.

[ED LOZANO]

Can any of you give me some info about my Ken Smith bass I purchased . I have no idea what model or type of woods used or why they were used at that particular time. The necks I usually see are 3 or 4 piece as this one seems to be a one piece construction. I am not complaining, but would like to know what it is that I have, and it's price range as far as KS basses go, and if it is on the upper end or lower end of KS basses. Thanks for any info !

[Tim Bishop]

Can any of you give me some info about my Ken Smith bass I purchased . I have no idea what model or type of woods used or why they were used at that particular time. The necks I usually see are 3 or 4 piece as this one seems to be a one piece construction. I am not complaining, but would like to know what it is that I have, and it's price range as far as KS basses go, and if it is on the upper end or lower end of KS basses. Thanks for any info !Well, your serial number would reveal more information about the bass. The neck is a 3 pc. maple with a Pau Ferro fretboard. Never saw a Smith 4 pc. or 1 pc. neck. Based on the pics (a side view would be helpful), looks like a 3 pc. body: Maple top and back with a walnut core. This model is one of the BT models: Which one, I'm not sure. Again, the serial number would be helpful. Look at the end of the fretboard or inside back cover for serial number.

Nice bass!

[ED LOZANO]

I found the original place of purchase, well not THEE original place, (Ken Smith's Shop), Ha! But where my seller got the bass from. Does the description seem correct?
Very Clean Ken Smith BSR MS 5 string with Flame maple top and back and Walnut core. 3 pc Maple neck-through with Smith HSC.

http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/ken%20smith/ks112508/CIMG6880.JPG

http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/images/ken%20smith/ks112508/CIMG6881.JPG

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[Ken Smith]

BT 5 MS model with upgraded 3 piece wings of flame/tiger maple top and back and walnut core.

This has the BT shape body wings. The BSR is the other shape we make with a longer bass side horn and slightly narrower wings overall.

[ED LOZANO]

Thanks so much Ken for taking time to give me an accurate description of my bass. I never have understood what all the letters meant, but something just didn't seem right. I am so pleased with my bass and the pride I feel when I play it ! I also wondered if you remembered building this particular bass, but I know you build oh so many. Thanks again for all interest.

[Sirinat Pornvisutrakul]

This is my BSR M5 and P.A.P.A. from Bangkok Thailand.

Now , I 'm So Very Very Happy with my new Bass.:)


http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2464/09458.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

Hey Si, looks like you've got a nice set-up. Thx for the pic! :)

[Juliano Mourao]

Hello friends,
First let me say that I am very happy to join this forum made up of enthusiasts of Ken Smith basses, even more so to hear that Ken Smith himself participates in it.
By the way, to speak directly with the owner of a company that makes a world famous bassfile:///C:/Users/Notebook/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif is really very rare.
My desire for a Ken Smith bass began in 2003, when I saw a show of Luis Miguel called LIVE (on DVD). I was amazed by the beauty and tone of that bass.
My first difficulty was to find out what the brand of bass. That time I had never heard of Ken Smith, neither the people I asked to. Three years later, after showing this DVD to several musicians, I found one that told me it was a Ken Smith.
The second difficulty was to find a Ken Smith to buy. I tried at the biggests stores of musical instruments and at MERCADOLIVRE (the brazilian ebay) and not found.
My dream only could be carried in December 2008, when I met Geisan Varne (he is on the Ken Smith list). He brought from USA to me this BSR-6GN (photos below).
Here you can see the “before and after”, because he had some marks of slap and I restored it here in Brazil.
BEFORE:

1485

1486



AFTER:
1487

1488

1489


Yes JASON MENDELSON, I think that you were the previous owner of this bass. I realized this because i saw the same bad sheet in your photos.

Well, I would like to take this opportunity to ask some questions.
As I said above, which awakened in me the desire to buy a Ken Smith was the show of Luis Miguel. I thought that tone just wonderful.
Here you can see one of the songs from the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB6K_HOIHps
However, I have tried all possible settings and I havent achieved anything like that sound. I was using a Peavey TNT 115 bass combo amp.
I spoke to Geisan Varne about it and he said that to get that tone I needed a valved amp and recommended me to buy a DAVID EDEN. And I believed it because I am fan of Spyro Gyra and I saw on their site that Scott Ambush uses a DAVID EDEN.
So I bought a David Eden WT 550 and I use it with a cabinet 1x15 (like a HARTKE).
However, I havent got the tone that I seek, and sincerely, I still prefer the sound of my old Peavey TNT 115.
Then I had an idea of searching on the web for somehow to met Gerardo Lalo Carrillo (another vip of Ken Smith list), bass player of Luis Miguel, to get more information about his rig. So, I found his page on Facebook and I left there my question. He answered a few days later but did not clarify nothing. His answer was basically this: "El sonido que usted busca esta en tus dedos y en tu corazon" (The tone that you are serching for is in your fingers and in your heart).
Unsatisfied with this answer I left another message asking if in that show (LIVE) he was using some effects module. He said no, that connects his bass directly to mixer (console).
The fact is that I've tried everything, but I havent got the tone that I am searching for.
Seeing this forum now occurred to me the idea that some of these specialists in Ken Smith basses might have the answer I need.
So I need the cooperation of you to help me to find the sound of my dreams.
Thanks everyone.
(Translated by Google)

[Tim Bishop]

The Eden WT-550 is one of Eden's best, if not the best, bass heads ever made; period. So, if your are looking for a bass head that can handle the job, congratulations, you've got it. Now it's up to you to learn how to use it; whether its the DI out and/or with the appropriate cabinets and speaker configurations. ;)

[Tim Bishop]

....Then I had an idea of searching on the web for somehow to met Gerardo Lalo Carrillo (another vip of Ken Smith list), bass player of Luis Miguel, to get more information about his rig. So, I found his page on Facebook and I left there my question. He answered a few days later but did not clarify nothing. His answer was basically this: "El sonido que usted busca esta en tus dedos y en tu corazon" (The tone that you are serching for is in your fingers and in your heart).
Unsatisfied with this answer...."Unsatisfied with this answer"?.... Sorry to hear you are "unsatisfied" with this answer. There's much truth in this answer and spoken with experience to back it up. You should keep this in mind as you develop your ear, playing style and experience. :)

[Tim Bishop]

....I left another message asking if in that show (LIVE) he was using some effects module. He said no, that connects his bass directly to mixer (console).
....Not surprised at this answer.

In the end, what you are hearing is both an experienced bass player and sound engineer: It's a great mix for sure, however, it takes both individuals and experience to make it happen. ;)

[Ken Smith]

Looks like that re-finished Bass has the wrong strings as well. Also, what finish is it if re-done? The finish has a sound too! If not my finish, it will not have all of my sound.

[Bob Faulkner]

I hate to say it, but the answer you got is not far off from the truth. While the bass definitely has a major role in the tone, the same bass sounds very different based on who is playing it. My bass sounds totally different to me when someone else plays it.

Tone is a product of the bass, the amp/effects, and the bassist. The clip you provided did seem to have a tube compressed sound to me, but a tone similar to that is definitely alive somewhere in that bass you have. I can get pretty close to that with my fretless Smith, and he's playing with frets, so it's living somewhere in those EQ knobs. I also play through a Peavey Firebass 700 amp which is solid state just like your TNT, and the tone is in there.

[frederic vidal]

It's time to show you my love :D

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/23740DSC02442.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=23740DSC02442.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/900224DSC02443.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=900224DSC02443.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/491667DSC02446.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=491667DSC02446.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/294887DSC02444.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=294887DSC02444.jpg)

It' a 92 BT6 :)

I bought this bass to a guy who change the preamp to a 4 knob glockenlang preamp...

I decided to buy and install the real and the only one Ken Smith 3 knob one and a luthier behind my place worked on it.

He had to make a little peace of wood and add on the hole.

Tell me what do you think...

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/683660DSC02334.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=683660DSC02334.jpg)



To Ken,

what do you think about the work on it ?

[David Wolliston]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23138497@N02/sets/72157623500694357/

[Bob Faulkner]

on both accounts!

[Ken Smith]

It's time to show you my love :D

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/23740DSC02442.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=23740DSC02442.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/900224DSC02443.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=900224DSC02443.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/491667DSC02446.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=491667DSC02446.jpg)

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/294887DSC02444.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=294887DSC02444.jpg)

It' a 92 BT6 :)

I bought this bass to a guy who change the preamp to a 4 knob glockenlang preamp...

I decided to buy and install the real and the only one Ken Smith 3 knob one and a luthier behind my place worked on it.

He had to make a little peace of wood and add on the hole.

Tell me what do you think...

http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/683660DSC02334.jpg (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=683660DSC02334.jpg)



To Ken,

what do you think about the work on it ?

The repair from 4 knobs back to the original 3 look to be very well done.

[frederic vidal]

Thanks Ken, i was afraid about that :( but i'm very happy now, a very good job by an excellent french luthier. :D

[Saul Hurtado]

Hi to everybody. This is my first time posting here. I started playing bass when I was 12 years old, and when I turned 15 I heard the first Ken Smith bass and I was amazed at the sound it produced! Since that age I've been obsessed with a Ken Smith, I will say it's the bass of my dreams!!! I started playing at church, so by the age of 17 I played with a Christian band down in Mexico so the director of the band bought a Ken Smith bass for me. I was so excited but I didn't enjoy it for the simple fact that it wasn't mine. Lets fast forward that 12 years later and now I own my Ken Smith that I have always wanted, here are the spec.

Model: BSR6GN
Walnut Top & Back/Tiger Maple Core, 5pc Neck through/Macasar Ebony Fingerboard w/Mother of Pearl Top & Side dots, series/parallel switch.

Like I said I haven't not picked up a bass in 12 years so today I received my brand new Ken Smith bass and I practiced for about an hour, my fingers are hurting. The muscle memory is still there but not the agility. I'm very happy with my Ken Smith I finally have my dream bass and it sounds amazing.

I stopped playing bass because I joined the military so I didn't have time to practice and I just left it. But now that I'm settled in I plan on playing again, and even better why not start playing with your dream bass. Ken what do you do to your basses that sound amazing!!! I'm a VERY VERY VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER!!! I'm new here so I don't know how to post pictures of my bass, so here are the links to my facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5430141&id=754271116

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5430141&id=754271116#!/photo.php?pid=5430143&id=754271116&fbid=410104601116

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5430141&id=754271116#!/photo.php?pid=5430144&id=754271116&fbid=410104611116

[Tim Bishop]

Hey Saul,

Not able to view your Facebook. Could be a Facebook permissions issue. You should try and use Photobucket as your source for pics. From there, you can post those links here on the Forum. Photobucket is a free image hosting site.

[Tim Bishop]

Here's the link to Photobucket:

http://photobucket.com/

Just sign-up and start uploading your pics and you'll be good to go.

[Tim Bishop]

I stopped playing bass because I joined the military so I didn't have time to practice and I just left it. Thank you for your service!

[Saul Hurtado]

Thanks Tim for the link, I created a photobucket account hopefully it'll work this time, here are the links. By the way I bought my Ken Smith thru Bass Central down in Florida and those guys are amazing, they were very helpful and military friendly. Here are the links to my new bass, hope this time it works.

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/Ken%20Smith%20Bass/?action=view&current=CIMG1488.jpg

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/Ken%20Smith%20Bass/?action=view&current=CIMG1489.jpg&newest=1

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/Ken%20Smith%20Bass/?action=view&current=CIMG1495.jpg&newest=1

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/Ken%20Smith%20Bass/?action=view&current=CIMG1496.jpg&newest=1

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/Ken%20Smith%20Bass/?action=view&current=CIMG1493.jpg&newest=1

[Tim Bishop]

Yes! Works great and your bass looks beautiful!:)

[Saul Hurtado]

Thanks Tim I still have to settle in my mind that I own a Ken Smith, just received it today so I'm still a little shocked! Ken I will say that I have played a lot of basses, example (Michael Tobias, Modulus, Pedulla ect) and they sound good, but they tend to imitate the sound of a Ken Smith. I can't stop saying how happy of a customer I am!!! Now my next goal is to get a nice amp.

[Tim Bishop]

Thanks Tim I still have to settle in my mind that I own a Ken Smith, just received it today so I'm still a little shocked!....I've been playing Smith basses now for 12 years and counting and don't think I could be any more satisfied.

[Tim Bishop]

....Now my next goal is to get a nice amp.There's allot of nice light-weight amps out there on the market that can put out around 500W at 4 ohms and weigh around 4lbs.

[Saul Hurtado]

moderator please feel free to direct me to the correct forum. Tim, for the past 12 years I've been a fan of SWR and DAVID EDEN. I have played with many basses and different type of transducer amps. When I was playing that Ken Smith at the Christian band I played with a 4X10 Hartke cabinet and a 200w head. I was not impressed and that's is probably why I didn't not enjoyed the Ken Smith. On the other hand I've played a Ken Smith thru an SWR and a DAVID EDEN and OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH my GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD it sounds amaing. Completely different sound!!!!

[Tim Bishop]

moderator please feel free to direct me to the correct forum.....This is the "Electric Basses" Forum section on Amps:

http://www.smithbassforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30

[Tim Bishop]

...DAVID EDEN and OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH my GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD it sounds amaing. Completely different sound!!!!Agreed. I've been using Eden Bass Amps and cabinets for about the last 12 years. I've probably used just about everything they've made. Very impressive and I am most satisfied with what David N. has created.

[James Due]

Good things do come to those who wait. It was worth the wait! Thanks Ken Smith for my new BT6EG Bass. :D

[franklin peredo]

Good things do come to those who wait. It was worth the wait! Thanks Ken Smith for my new BT6EG Bass. :D
Jesus!!! beautifull instrument man!!! i guess if all bt6eg comes with black headstock, congrats bro im saving money for one of those, but it might be a 5 string, take care and enjoy it!

[Bob Faulkner]

Very nice man!! Congrats and enjoy!

[Jose Bichoff]

All, I have attached a few pics from a portion of my collection.

From left to right:

1. 5TN - XGrade Crotch Walnut, Flame Maple Core, Cherry Lams.
2. 5EG - Cocobolo F&B, Walnut Core, Flame Maple Lams.
3. 6EG - Fretless - 7pc. Body: Quilted Maple F&B, Mahogany Core, Walnut and Flame Maple Lams.
4. BT6G - BSR Bodystyle - 7&7: Cocobolo F&B, Flamed Maple Core, Walnut and Flame Maple Lams.
5. KSA6 - 20th. Anniversary - Birdseye Redwood F&B, Flamed Maple Core, Walnut Lams.
6. KSA5 - 25th. Anniversary - 7&7: Claro Walnut F&B, Flamed Maple Core, Flame Maple and Walnut Lams.

Click on Thumbnail to enlarge and Enjoy!


Tim,

Very nice collection you have here! When you say 'Birdseye Redwood' do you mean Bubinga? Do you know if there's any kind of Exhibition grade Bubinga?

Best regards

[Tim Bishop]

Tim,

Very nice collection you have here! When you say 'Birdseye Redwood' do you mean Bubinga? Do you know if there's any kind of Exhibition grade Bubinga?

Best regardsBubinga? No.

Birdseye Redwood is a very rare wood and Ken only made a few basses with it. In fact, I had never seen this wood used until Ken introduced it with his 20th. Anniversary Models. The KSA6 I had posted is 1 of 3 made. I believe the origin of this wood was California.

I'm not aware of an "Exhibition" or 5A grade of Bubinga. While Bubinga can have a nice figure (some nicer than others), it is a heavier but also great sounding tone-wood.

[Jose Bichoff]

Bubinga? No.

Birdseye Redwood is a very rare wood and Ken only made a few basses with it. In fact, I had never seen this wood used until Ken introduced it with his 20th. Anniversary Models. The KSA6 I had posted is 1 of 3 made. I believe the origin of this wood was California.

I'm not aware of an "Exhibition" or 5A grade of Bubinga. While Bubinga can have a nice figure (some nicer than others), it is a heavier but also great sounding tone-wood.

Tim,

Sorry, now I see that it's completely different from Bubinga . Since I live in Brazil, I'm not familiar with this wood. It's a very beautiful bass indeed! Congrats. ;)

Thanks,
Jose

[Jason Keene]

Here's my Baby!

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[Bob Faulkner]

Very interesting figure on that bass. Very nice!

[Joseph Pascual]

Arrived today... a 2007 KEN SMITH BLACK TIGER 6TN Vintage... I'm still overwhelmed by this piece of art :p

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2624/dsc02876v.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2249/dsc02874o.jpg

[Bob Faulkner]

Very nice! Do you seriously have it sitting on rocks?

[Joseph Pascual]

Thanks, no I had a plastic under the bass to prevent scratches while doin' some pics

[Nando Raio]

When I take this one out, bass players keep theirs in the gig bag...LOL:cool:

[Saul Hurtado]

bump,

I just had pictures taken with my bass and just wanted to update you guys. Hope this works.

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/?action=view&current=101117-N-9402T-022.jpg&newest=1

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/?action=view&current=101117-N-9402T-027.jpg&newest=1

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/hurtads/?action=view&current=101117-N-9402T-024EDIT.jpg&newest=1
:):):)

[Ronen Tat]

Hello All, a new member here.
First Ken Smith bass that I own and I can't understand what took me so long. Since owning it life has changed in a great way, musically. Really.
Here goes:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TMf40VkrdmI/AAAAAAAABYs/LU6q65aH17g/s1024/DSC_4129.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TMf5Ye9xAZI/AAAAAAAABY8/Q1Tmp3YcxFk/s1280/DSC_4138.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TMvzTP-nDAI/AAAAAAAABZs/i8zzIi4B9vE/s912/DSC_4126.JPG

[Tim Bishop]

Congratulations Ronen! That's a beautiful bass and I bet it feels and sounds fantastic. I love oil finishes!

[Ronen Tat]

Congratulations Ronen! That's a beautiful bass and I bet it feels and sounds fantastic. I love oil finishes!

Thanks Tim,
It is indeed fantastic. I just have to whisper the name of the tune and the bass plays by itself. Incredible! And the tone... I think I've reached the last stop here.

[Bob Faulkner]

Very nice basses guys!

[ED LOZANO]

Ronen, am really diggin' your photography, especially Your bass in front of those cushions. It really brings out the beauty of the bass, which in turn makes me realize the importance of a good background in my pictures. Thanks.

[Ronen Tat]

Ronen, am really diggin' your photography, especially Your bass in front of those cushions. It really brings out the beauty of the bass, which in turn makes me realize the importance of a good background in my pictures. Thanks.

Hey Ed,
Thanks! I also think it came out pretty nice but it's pure luck, I wasn't thinking about it. On the other hand, you really need to make a big mistake for a bass like this to look bad ;)

EDIT -
The back is beautiful too... last shot from the same session:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TMvzDM_DaiI/AAAAAAAABao/YQif-8bCEiY/s1280/DSC_4135.JPG

[Chris Fox]

Landed myself this here lovely '95 CR-5 in Zebrawood, mahogany core, and ebony board. Sounds fab!:)

[Jens Westerinen]

Here's a pic. of a CR5M I owned for a while together with my BSR5M. :)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/flamingwaffle/Basar/BSRCR2.jpg

[Mike Jenkins]

My smith is part of my family. If my house were burning, besides my family, there are two things I'd run back in for: My Smith Bass for obvious reasons and my laptop, way to much info on it.

Here are a few family pics.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/180778_1820203790290_1396044022_1959016_465843_n.j pg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/180444_1820204590310_1396044022_1959022_6930837_n. jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/180309_1820203950294_1396044022_1959018_7552387_n. jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/179663_1820204510308_1396044022_1959021_6896946_n. jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/169045_1820204790315_1396044022_1959024_3294320_n. jpg

This last pic doesn't quite show how great the exhibition grade quilted maple top pops.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/jenkx11/149511_1698798795241_1396044022_1727903_3730126_n. jpg

[Tim Bishop]

Great pics, Mike!

[Bob Faulkner]

awesome pics man.. Nice family there!

[David Wolliston]

Just arrived today.. Enjoy


http://www.flickr.com/photos/23138497@N02/sets/72157626294190880/

[Bob Faulkner]

wow!

that's incredible looking! Congrats!

[Ronson Hall]

Just arrived today.. Enjoy


http://www.flickr.com/photos/23138497@N02/sets/72157626294190880/



That is a beautiful thing! Congrats!

[Ronen Tat]

Some photos from last Thursday gig.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TbPJgOWVI6I/AAAAAAAABvQ/SFoQMd8lr9M/DSC_5278.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TbPJKSOwo2I/AAAAAAAABvA/iX3wDuEtA_0/DSC_5236.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TbPJjncaDkI/AAAAAAAABvU/0r5icbue2ig/DSC_5285.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Zr1xVqvwb2U/TbPKJJxnexI/AAAAAAAABv4/EN0HBApbT0Y/DSC_5367.jpg

[danilo ninkovic]

How could this forum be complete without a place to show off our beautiful instruments?

Let us see those Smith basses!!

Mine is a 2001 BSR4EG fretless and can be found on Ken's BSR Elite G page. It's the quilted maple BSR4EG fretless right in the middle of that row.

Direct link:
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/neckthru/elite/4eg_lined_fretless_quilmap.htm

And a more recent picture:

http://www.delusionalmind.com/equip/smithcloseup072306.jpg

I love looking at Smith basses so show em off!

Hello I am new in Forum and this is my Ken Smith Bass!!!!:)

[Frederick Schurger]

I have a CR5G (89897 S) that I purchased from Huber/Breese in '98. I remember buying this and having a MTD bass shipped on inspection at the same time. Though the body style for the MTD was more similar to what I was used to with my Charvel, the tones of the Smith won out hands down. I'm having trouble uploading the image, so I'll do that later.

I am curious as to what the woods are in it, and what style is most similar to today's models?

Frederick

[Tim Bishop]

....I'm having trouble uploading the image....
Hey Frederick, if you have pics and if you'd like, send them to my email address and I'll try and upload them for you.

[Tim Bishop]

The following pic is from Frederick T Schurger for view on this thread.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p291/kata3901/Smith%202009/CR5G_FrederickTSchurger.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

....I am curious as to what the woods are in it....Based on above pic: Looks like the core body wood is black walnut with maple laminates. The center block is maple. The top wood I am guessing is Shedua or a species of walnut? With the serial number you provided, Ken would be your best resourse in identifying the woods with certainty.

[Tim Bishop]

....and what style is most similar to today's models?
....The bass you show in the pic would be similar to the "BT" body-style of today.

[Ken Smith]

The 'S' in the end is for Shedua so that is the Top. I can't see what the side laminations look like in that pic but if 5pc, the thin light wood would be Maple laminate or veneer as we used then. The Core looks dark but so does the picture. I would guess that the core is Mahogany, African species.

The '97' in the end is the year made. There should be a completion date on the label inside the back plate.

We made several body wing sets back then used on Bolt-on's and Neck thrus in 4, 5 and 6 string model basses. The theme was basically 'The African model' using all african woods for the Top, back, core and most of the feature woods bordering the wings and center, mainly in contrasting colors using Bubinga, Shedua and Zebrawood. That's what comes to mind. I have bought a small load of African Mahogany to try out as an alternative to the traditional tropical mahogany. The load yielded about 40-50 core sets so I just made these up with African Top woods and dubbed it 'African model' body wings.

[Otto Orraca]

I finally got my dream bass, the old mighty BMT6. I had the privilege to play it today at my church and I was blown away. Amazing instrument, truly a work of art and craftsmanship.

[Ken Smith]

I finally got my dream bass, the old mighty BMT6. I had the privilege to play it today at my church and I was blown away. Amazing instrument, truly a work of art and craftsmanship.


This is the Hybrid between the BMT and BSR but basically a BMT with the BT point instead of the scoop which is sort of how the BSR was born. Beautiful Bass.

[Roy Diza]

Here are two that I own. You can never go wrong with a Smith bass :)

BSR5EG:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/006.jpg (http://http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/006.jpg)
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BSR6P:
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http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/024.jpg (http://http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/024.jpg)
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[frederic vidal]

Wonderfull pics Mike !

[Tom Albano]

Just purchased this, needless to say Im very happy playing it, I love the 5 piece body also, The quality is tangible.....

Does the "S" at the end of serial stand for Shedua? Also what model is this exactly?

[Tom Albano]

one more....

[Kirk P Brosius]

Hi all,

I have actually had some dummass say to me; "hey dude, nice Carvin" at which time I told him that he was mistaken. I informed him that the bass was really a "Sears", couldn't he plainly see the big "S"?

Gotta love a wiseass!!

Later, Kirk

[Rory Lane]

A couple of photos of my basses, I am a very happy man...:D

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[Roy Diza]

Wow, a MD7 and BSR6EG. Now,, that's a totally heaven pair of Smith's. What year are they respectively?

[Rory Lane]

Hey Roy

The Cocobolo/Walnut MD7 is a 2001, 9 volt pre-amp and Ebony/Tiger Maple is 2011, 18 volt pre-amp that I just received. Two very different instruments for tone, there is nothing similar in the way that they sound.
The Ebony to my ear is really brilliant across the tonal spectrum with lots of punch. The Cocobolo is very smooth and deep on the low end with crystal like highs, mids are very complex which I roll off quite a bit. The Maple/Mahogany that I just sold had a very classic Smith sound that was warm and punchy with strong mids that Smiths are known for and sat well within the mix when playing live.
I am probably giving you more information than you need but I really enjoy these instruments and thought this might be info that you are others could use if looking at something similar in a Smith bass. :cool:

Rory

[Ken Smith]

Hey Roy

The Cocobolo/Walnut MD7 is a 2001, 9 volt pre-amp and Ebony/Tiger Maple is 2011, 18 volt pre-amp that I just received. Two very different instruments for tone, there is nothing similar in the way that they sound.
The Ebony to my ear is really brilliant across the tonal spectrum with lots of punch. The Cocobolo is very smooth and deep on the low end with crystal like highs, mids are very complex which I roll off quite a bit. The Maple/Mahogany that I just sold had a very classic Smith sound that was warm and punchy with strong mids that Smiths are known for and sat well within the mix when playing live.
I am probably giving you more information than you need but I really enjoy these instruments and thought this might be info that you are others could use if looking at something similar in a Smith bass. :cool:

Rory

Rory, good information here and description of sounds. Thanks for sharing.

[JuanVasquez]

I was the one who bought the BSR6EG mahogany and maple bass from Rory what a great bass

[Rory Lane]

Juan, I am glad you are enjoying the bass. :)

Rory

[Hiroshi Kajiura]

Hi!all.
from tokyo.japan.

Please see my KenSmith BASSES.
All are the highest sounds.
KenSmith BASS is great!!

BSR7EG Quilt Maple(red Maple?) top&back Western Maple core
BSR6EG Tiger Maple top&back mahogany core
BT6EG Ash top&back Tiger Maple core

and BAGEND S12-B & Acoustic Image CLURUS

[Steven Freitas]

Hey Hiroshi!

Beautiful basses. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of my
first Smith bass. The woodworking is so impressive.

[Hiroshi Kajiura]

Thank you.Steven.

It is arrival pleasure of the first base.

Woodwork is very wonderful and the accuracy of a neck is also the highest.
Although Japan is humid, for the moment, it has not curved.

Please enjoy Ken Smith LIFE.

[Steven Freitas]

Thank you. Someday I hope to visit. My sister in law is
from Yokohama originally. My brother has been there and
has shown pictures. Someday.

Take care and please post up again.

Steve

[Frederick Schurger]

Just purchased this, needless to say Im very happy playing it, I love the 5 piece body also, The quality is tangible.....

Does the "S" at the end of serial stand for Shedua? Also what model is this exactly?

That bass you just got looks almost identical to mine. I'm curious if they're twin's, built around the same time.

[Hector Corrales Campos]

A couple of photos of my basses, I am a very happy man...:D

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Hi Rory! I was watching your Smiths, they are really beautiful basses, but seeing the setup of your series/parallel switches I noticed you use the neck pickup in series (switch up) and the bridge pickup in parallel (switch down), and see that configuration in both of your basses; so my question is, why you like this setup? I ask because I have had this doubt for some time and also because I have noticed that other Smith players use that configuration too.

Thanks for sharing! :)

[Roy Diza]

I just got this and I'm totally blown away. It plays just like buttah with
looks that kills :)


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/KS1.jpg
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[Tim Bishop]

Hmmm, nice back of the neck! :rolleyes:

[Roy Diza]

Hmmm, nice back of the neck! :rolleyes:

Weird. I guess I have to post one per:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/KS3.jpg

[Roy Diza]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/KS2.jpg

[Roy Diza]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/Bassconbeatz/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6%20Elite/KS4.jpg

[Steven Freitas]

Beautiful looking bass Roy. Got mine a few months ago. I can't
put it down. Plays like buttah is putting it mildly. The level of
comfort and playability is exceptional, not to mention the wood
and fretwork. Worth every penny.

[Rory Lane]

Very, Very nice Roy. What is the core, my eyes are getting old and I can't see like I used to.

[Ken Smith]

Very, Very nice Roy. What is the core, my eyes are getting old and I can't see like I used to.

The Core is Walnut! ;)

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Very nice Roy!

I recently traded my 5EG for this KSA-5 20th Anniversary in Flamed Redwood. I'm very pleased with it! It's not to heavy, balance is perfect. It has some playwear but it sounds and plays like a dream (what did you expect?... it's a Smith :-)

http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/201.jpg
http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/202.jpg
http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/203.jpg
http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/205.jpg

[Rory Lane]

Hey Hector, sorry to take so long to respond I just noticed the post. As you know tone is very subjective and what sounds good to me may sound like crap to the next guy. I like a big warm tone with a lot of bass on the bottom end. While I like plenty of highs I like them in the background and mids to be present but not to overwhelming. The selection of the Series/Parallel switch in this position seems to help me achieve these tones.
Keep in mind both my basses sound very different from each other but the setting still works for me. For this conversation I would say that my Melvin Davis 7 string bass sounds similar to what you might hear from Nathan East and my Ebony 6 would be similar to what you might hear from Stanley Clarke. Of course these comparisons are just my evaluation but I think this is close.
I have been dealing with carpal tunnel in both hands and some other nerve damage so I have not been playing much just teaching. If anyone else is dealing with or has dealt with carpal tunnel please chime in on remedies or exercises that have helped you. Hector, I hope this information helps but as I stated in the beginning tone is very subjective.

Rory

[Rory Lane]

Dirk
You have a very beautiful bass my friend, I am sure it sounds amazing.

Rory

[Roy Diza]

Wow! Congrats Dirk :)

Love that redwood top. I'm curious to know how many of the 20th Anniversary basses were built and also the year it was offered? Mr. Smith, could you do the honors in chiming in with an answer.

Very nice Roy!

I recently traded my 5EG for this KSA-5 20th Anniversary in Flamed Redwood. I'm very pleased with it! It's not to heavy, balance is perfect. It has some playwear but it sounds and plays like a dream (what did you expect?... it's a Smith :-)




http://home.scarlet.be/%7Epin85493/205.jpg

[Ken Smith]

Wow! Congrats Dirk :)

Love that redwood top. I'm curious to know how many of the 20th Anniversary basses were built and also the year it was offered? Mr. Smith, could you do the honors in chiming in with an answer.

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/anniversary/anniversary.html

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/serialnumbers/neckthruserial.html

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Did you have a special reason to choose Redwood for these anniversary basses, Ken? I don't think this wood is very common and was not used much beside this model...

[Ken Smith]

Did you have a special reason to choose Redwood for these anniversary basses, Ken? I don't think this wood is very common and was not used much beside this model...

I had it this very old Redwood that I had recently purchased just laying around with no special place to use it. I also had a bunch of old tiger maple cut up for core sets, about 45-50 sets worth just stacked in the shelf so I glued them up together for this model and it was very well received.

[Jens Westerinen]

WOW, that flamed redwood is AMAZING!

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Indeed Jens! It is very eye catching and everything else you can expect from a Smith! Maybe even more :-) (The EVH was nothing for me! and it made me very clear dat a Smith is my thing!) Stil fancy your Ritter though :-)

Greetz,
Dirk

[Hans Visser]

Just received my BSR EG with a 7 piece neck. Superb sustain, great balance and the known Smith sound. I used it tonight at the rehearsals and I can't afford myself anymore to make any mistake, because you hear every tone you're playing (haha). I played it in combination with my Mike Pope MPP-1 pre-amp and the Bergantino IP112ER.

[Tim Bishop]

Just received my BSR EG with a 7 piece neck. Superb sustain, great balance and the known Smith sound. I used it tonight at the rehearsals and I can't afford myself anymore to make any mistake, because you hear every tone you're playing (haha). I played it in combination with my Mike Pope MPP-1 pre-amp and the Bergantino IP112ER.

Bee! Uuu! Ttt! Full!

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Wow! That's a wonderfull bass Hans! Beautifull neck & body, very unique!

[Darrelle Horne]

my weapons of choice

[Dirk Blarinckx]

Very nice "armory" Darelle :-)

[Dux Jerome]

I picked up this bass yesterday. My first 6 string.
Great tone and action.
The body is all walnut with a pau ferro fingerboard and maple neck.
Its from 1999. You dont see these much so I thought I should post.

Duco Romme
Holland

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=359010087458069&set=a.359010047458073.103516.100000472429032&type=3&theater

[Steven Freitas]

Beautiful walnut finish.