That's a Peavey digital power amp. I think it puts out 700Wrms?

Yes it is a Peavey DPC1400X power amp that I run bridged - it's putting 1400 watts into that 4 ohm cab.

Ah yes, 700 per channel, 1400 bridged.. I couldn't remember the specs for that puppy. I wanted one several years ago but couldn't afford to upgrade from my existing rig.

This is my first post.

Some of you will know me from talkbass and bassworld.co.uk (which I help run). Ken, I'm glad you set this forum up because if you hadn't then I would have eventually :)

FWIW here's my trio of BSRGN's:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...s/DSCF0343.jpg

PS: Hello Gareth nice to see you here too.

hi, this is my first post, nice to see some brits in here...whats up crazy, i see your everywhere....


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Brits?
 

Do you guys know that I have a collection of *olde English Double Basses (c1775-c1830) and still have one of two English *Bultitude Bows (1962 and 1964 make) as well (*Former Hill shop maker).

It's nice to know that I have a British following as well as me having an affinity for the English Violin making school of yesteryear.

Hey Dave, fancy seeing you here :) Good luck in selling the TN6 :) I wish it could be mine. I should get get Ari and Gwylim from BW on here too, Ari's got a lovely TN5.

Ken have you seen the collection of instruments at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London yet?

In London?
 

No, I barely get out for lunch much less out of the country. At the rate I am going, they will be sending people to view MY collection before long..lol.. Not.. But I wish..

Well, if you ever make it over there, they've got on display the giant 3 string double bass which was owned by Dragonetti and made by Gasparo da Salo. Allegedly it was used for performances of Handel's Water Music - its a complete monster. I can't begin to imagine what a performance on one of those must have been like.

d'Salo..
 

Yes I have heard that before since about 40 years ago when I bought the Elgar books where the museum is mentioned along with one of Dragonetti's Basses. I think I have seen some pics posted as well on line taken recently inside the display area of the Museum. Thanks for the reminder, I'll keep it in mind if they ever let me out..;)

Can we expect a Smith double bass any time in the future? :)

huh?
 

There have been Basses made in the UK 19th century by a Smith as there are a few listed that were violin makers BUT, as far as me goes, Nope!

I like my old Basses mainly as my personal preference. If I want a newer Bass, there are some great makers out there already doing it like Arnold Schnitzer and Jeff Bollbach which did make a beautiful Lion's head Bass which by chance, I now own. ;)

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/Double...mages/lion.jpg

'97 BT6G

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ito/BT6_Fr.jpg

'05 BSR6P

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ito/BSR_Fr.jpg

Refinished Bsrb6
 

This is my 99 Bsrb6 that I am refinishing. I bought it used and decided to give it a new look and sound . I upgraded the Burner pickups and Circuit to Smith flat top pickups and a new 18v Circuit. Here are some before and after pics. This definately is my fav and main bass now.

Cr 4 Mw
 

Here are a few shots of my four string (Tiger Wood obviously) with the 18 volt system nicely fitted inside.


http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8068/4strnx4.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1861/4strbeh6.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5319/4strcbd3.jpg

Internal Question
 

Does your '05 BSR6P have the 18 volt system or the 9 volt?
Either way the wood is beautiful, was the bass created especialy for you by Ken, or did you aquire it else where?


http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ito/BT6_Fr.jpg

'05 BSR6P

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ito/BSR_Fr.jpg[/quote]

Bt5g
 

Gareth, very nice, do you have a backside shot of that bass?

Glenn, do you have a shot of the backside of your BT6G?

Hi Tim

No I don't, but I can take one if you really are into backsides :D

Where in Tejas are you? I had a girlfriend from Houston and visited many times...

Cheers

gareth

LOL! As tempting as it would be to respond to that, I'll force myself to refrain...LOL! : ) I would like to see it if possible.

Had a girlfriend huh? Hmmm, hope it didn't end over a "backside" issue! LOL!

No, it was the distance that did for us (this way is the days before everyone had the internet). We are still good friends though.

Well I'm glad to hear you are still friends. Friends are hard to come by and worth holding on too! Just like Smith Basses!

Better get back to the topic of this thread.

Take care!

Here are a few pics.
 

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!

Oh my God, Tim you be the man!! Your axe's and rig are off the chain, you know I'm a Ampeg fan as well as a "Smith Bass" exclusive player. If you ever decide to sell hit me up.

Thanks Albert. While I do like the Ampeg rig, my main rig is a QSC PLX3602 w/Alembic F2-B Pre-amp into my Eden Cabs.

I also use Smith's exclusively and will till my fingers can't move any more!

Here's mine. She's built in 2005.

Very nice Roy! Thanks for sharing.

Your welcome Tim. I'm really glad that Ken started his on forum. He builds some of the greatest basses in the world.

I couldn't agree more!

Heres My Black Tiger 6 Whew! Love This Bass So Much

I have a Black Tiger 5, and have a 6 on the way. It's easy to have the love.

if so, lets share the anguish guys...

sorry i mean love my ken smith and still have it and this bass is for keeps

Ahh, that makes way more sense!

Do you have a photo of the front?

Is that mahogany core, walnut laminates and (obviously) flame maple top and back?

I think you are correct on that one Bob.

TIM i was the one who refinish and set up your zebra bt 5

your zebra top on the making.do you want to see pics of the zebra before refinish?

Ahh, and you did a very nice job!