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Tim Bishop 03-08-2007 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1516)
your zebra top on the making.do you want to see pics of the zebra before refinish?
I would love to see some "befores". Could you send all those photo's to my email address?

Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. 03-08-2007 05:22 PM
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front of my black tiger

Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. 03-08-2007 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1518)
I would love to see some "befores". Could you send all those photo's to my email address?

ill try to get some pix from the guy where you bought the bass

Tim Bishop 03-08-2007 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1519)
front of my black tiger
Ahh yes, I do luvs the Black Tiger!

Ronson Hall 03-08-2007 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1370)
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!



Well, show out, Mr. Bishop! I agree with Al: You ARE the man!

When I grow up (and if the Lord hasn't returned by then), I hope to have a collection half as expansive and beautiful as yours.

I am impressed, and inspired! :)

Tim Bishop 03-08-2007 07:11 PM
I am very thankful and blessed to have a collection such as this and a wife that understands! Believe me, I don't take it for granted and I guess I am hopelessly hooked! What can I say? It's all Ken's fault. :)

Roy Diza 03-08-2007 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Faulkner (Post 1495)
Is that mahogany core, walnut laminates and (obviously) flame maple top and back?

You sir are correct in all counts. I'm a flame & maple top junkie.

Steve_M 03-09-2007 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 754)
By the way what kind of sound does dog meat have? Never made a bass with it so I am asking..:confused:
Lots of growl?

*AHAHA HA H AHAHHAHA HA AH HAHAHAHA HA HAHA*
Oh lord, please stitch my sides up.

Glenn DiTommaso 03-09-2007 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 1297)
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?
The BSR6P has the 18 volt preamp. I bought the bass two years ago from Bass Emporium in Austin TX while traveling down there on business. I stopped in to take a look at what they had, and ended up buying it on the spot. Best playing bass I own (as well as the BT6).

Albert Smith 03-09-2007 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn DiTommaso (Post 1563)
The BSR6P has the 18 volt preamp. I bought the bass two years ago from Bass Emporium in Austin TX while traveling down there on business. I stopped in to take a look at what they had, and ended up buying it on the spot. Best playing bass I own (as well as the BT6).
Great Buy, I've heard of the Bass Emporium in Austin TX we have one here in NY I believe as well.

Glenn DiTommaso 03-09-2007 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1315)
Glenn, do you have a shot of the backside of your BT6G?
Here it is:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...to/BT6Back.jpg

Tim Bishop 03-09-2007 06:43 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous!

Bill Doss 03-10-2007 01:09 AM
Nice basses
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1519)
front of my black tiger
Eranio,

I still want to buy that bass! LOL

Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. 03-10-2007 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Doss (Post 1589)
Eranio,

I still want to buy that bass! LOL

bill, i can sell my fodera but not my black tiger

heres the picture and call me if youre interested ha ha ha!LOL

REALLY LOVE MY KEN SMITH

Roy Diza 03-10-2007 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1591)
bill, i can sell my fodera but not my black tiger

heres the picture and call me if youre interested ha ha ha!LOL

REALLY LOVE MY KEN SMITH
Hey Onnie

Wow, that was quick. I thought you were set with this one.

Roy

Albert Smith 03-10-2007 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1591)
bill, i can sell my fodera but not my black tiger

heres the picture and call me if youre interested ha ha ha!LOL

REALLY LOVE MY KEN SMITH
Hello Eranio, I have a question, I noticed that you have your low "B" string strung in the Fodera head shot photo were normally the "A" string would be, is there any particular reason why :confused:

Tim Bishop 03-10-2007 09:40 AM
My unsolicited response would be: I suspect this is due to the design of the peg-head. There really is no other place for the B string to be strung given the line from the Nut to the respective Tuning Peg. Odd, but I guess one thing it allows for is B string extension and ease of wind to the tuning peg.

Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. 03-10-2007 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Roy Diza (Post 1593)
Hey Onnie

Wow, that was quick. I thought you were set with this one.

Roy

LOL ! just joking man i love both of them smith fodera so its for keep and bill is my freind also live here in bay area

Albert Smith 03-10-2007 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1598)
My unsolicited response would be: I suspect this is due to the design of the peg-head. There really is no other place for the B string to be strung given the line from the Nut to the respective Tuning Peg. Odd, but I guess one thing it allows for is B string extension and ease of wind to the tuning peg.
Thanks Tim, I was just curious I have never seen that before :cool:

Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. 03-10-2007 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 1606)
Thanks Tim, I was just curious I have never seen that before :cool:
tim is right and they made for a reason

Albert Smith 03-10-2007 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Eranio Dela Cruz Jr. (Post 1607)
tim is right and they made for a reason
I hope all of my fellow "Smith" Bass players out here have done what I have in respect to obtaining insurance on your axes and rigs. Personally I have to much $$ invested in my gear not to. What are your thoughts on this issue? :confused:

Tim Bishop 03-10-2007 01:06 PM
Insurance coverage.....
 
Couldn't agree with you more Albert!

My insurance policy is this; in this order:

1. My insurance company has me covered.
2. I live in a gated community and have a home that is fully Alarmed (w/motion detectors) and monitored.
3. I have 2 German Sheperds and a BC/Arctic/Eastern Timber Wolf on constant patrol in and outside my home.
4. Where coverages 1, 2, and 3 fail, I am always home and legally armed.

Don't get me wrong, I see it as just stuff, but barring the unexpected I feel fairly well protected. :D

Tim B.

Tim Bishop 03-10-2007 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 1611)
I hope all of my fellow "Smith" Bass players out here have done what I have in respect to obtaining insurance on your axes and rigs. Personally I have to much $$ invested in my gear not to. What are your thoughts on this issue? :confused:
Albert, how do you have your basses insured? Homeowners, or an extension policy?

Albert Smith 03-10-2007 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1617)
Albert, how do you have your basses insured? Homeowners, or an extension policy?
I have my basses and rig insured through Clarion they specialize in insuring instruments, I got the inside scoop on them a Bass Day at the Millennium Hotel last year in NY. They are also being advertised on Bass player.com
The premiums are very reasonable.

Albert Smith 03-10-2007 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1617)
Albert, how do you have your basses insured? Homeowners, or an extension policy?
Here is the web link with more information: http://www.clarionins.com/

Tim Bishop 03-10-2007 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 1631)
Here is the web link with more information: http://www.clarionins.com/


Thanks! I'll check them out.

Ronson Hall 03-15-2007 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1632)
Thanks! I'll check them out.

Hey, guys! In anticipation of receiving my Smith, I went ahead and spoke to my friendly State Farm Agent. We've been with her for years (Homeowners, Auto, some life, a Personal Articles policy or two).

I told Teresa what I was receiving, and the value of it. She instructed me to bring the Smith in for a photo session, along with the receipt. She'll insure it under a separate "Personal Articles" policy for a nominal annual premium. If ANYTHING happens to it (theft, fire, etc.) it's then replaced at FULL value, no deductable!

Like a good neighbor...well, you know the rest! :rolleyes:

Albert Smith 03-15-2007 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ronson Hall (Post 1822)
Hey, guys! In anticipation of receiving my Smith, I went ahead and spoke to my friendly State Farm Agent. We've been with her for years (Homeowners, Auto, some life, a Personal Articles policy or two).

I told Teresa what I was receiving, and the value of it. She instructed me to bring the Smith in for a photo session, along with the receipt. She'll insure it under a separate "Personal Articles" policy for a nominal annual premium. If ANYTHING happens to it (theft, fire, etc.) it's then replaced at FULL value, no deductable!

Like a good neighbor...well, you know the rest! :rolleyes:
Ronson that's great but do some shopping around before signing on the dotted line, for instance will they give you a loaner if you have to send your axe back to Ken for a set-up? if the item is anywhere else other than your home is it covered? Clarion Instrument Insurance does all of this and a lot more, so research before you decide on going with your good neighbor. It might save you from being axe-less in the time of need.
Al
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Ronson Hall 03-15-2007 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 1823)
Ronson that's great but do some shopping around before signing on the dotted line, for instance will they give you a loaner if you have to send your axe back to Ken for a set-up? if the item is anywhere else other than your home is it covered? Clarion Instrument Insurance does all of this and a lot more, so research before you decide on going with your good neighbor. It might save you from being axe-less in the time of need.
Al
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Owwww! Watch out, Spidey!

Al, you've given me some good points to check! I KNOW our State Farm girl doesn't have any Smiths laying around for loaners (good point!), but I know that if the axe is ANYWHERE on this planet, it is covered for theft, fire, water damage, mysterious disappearance (her wording).

At any rate, Clarion Instrument Insurance sounds well worth checking out.

Thanks for lookin' out! :)

Tamás Száva 03-15-2007 05:32 PM
Any experience with J-series?
 
Hello to you all!
Maybe it's off topic, but has anyone tried a Smith J-series bass? What were your impressions?
I haven't played or touched or seen (except for pix on the web) a Ken Smith so far but I would like to order one. I was thinking of a J or J-MW. Do you by chance know any websites where I could listen to a J sample? Unfortunately walking in to a musical instrument store and try one is not an option for me :-(

Mendell Beckford 03-15-2007 07:46 PM
Smith J MW
 
I've owned a j mw for a year now and it's the best of both worlds.I almost had smith soapbars installed when i bought it but a guitar player(who also plays bass)gave me some insight.With just a slight tweak from the eq,i can go from the authentic" Smith" sound to early fender jazz,so i am very happy i didn't touch it

Tamás Száva 03-15-2007 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mendell Beckford (Post 1854)
I've owned a j mw for a year now and it's the best of both worlds.I almost had smith soapbars installed when i bought it but a guitar player(who also plays bass)gave me some insight.With just a slight tweak from the eq,i can go from the authentic" Smith" sound to early fender jazz,so i am very happy i didn't touch it
Thanks Mendell!
I am happy to hear that. I know that authentic Smith sound, but I've never tried what it feels like. I am much more familiar with J type basses. So does it also produce that bright HiFi voice as well? What wood is your J-MW made of? Originally I was planning to choose an ash only body, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe walnut-maple...

Mendell Beckford 03-15-2007 09:52 PM
J -mw
 
Hi fi,deep growl,Jaco-esque mids.Does it all.Mine is a flamed maple body with walnut top/headstock.Very light weight

Tim Bishop 03-16-2007 02:19 AM
Great wood choice!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendell Beckford (Post 1860)
Hi fi,deep growl,Jaco-esque mids.Does it all.Mine is a flamed maple body with walnut top/headstock.Very light weight

Great wood choice! How could it possibly sound anything but good!

Mendell Beckford 03-16-2007 07:31 PM
Thanks Tim
 
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 1865)
Great wood choice! How could it possibly sound anything but good!
I hope you know that in my next life i'm coming back as you so i can be in "Smith" heaven too.:)

Tim Bishop 03-16-2007 07:50 PM
Come on...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendell Beckford (Post 1904)
I hope you know that in my next life i'm coming back as you so i can be in "Smith" heaven too.:)


I think you'll love it......It's a wonderful place to be! :D

Nakia Green Sr. 03-20-2007 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 788)
Most Basses especially the Elites have a matching headcap, bookmatched. In Ebony, you can;t see the match so well but it's there.
Here is my ebony EG

Steve_M 03-20-2007 04:15 AM
nice! is it heavy?

Albert Smith 03-20-2007 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by greenbass (Post 2062)
Here is my ebony EG
Great axe, I love the wood grain, is it neck thru though you didn't post a rear view shot:confused:

Bob Faulkner 03-20-2007 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Albert Smith (Post 2079)
Great axe, I love the wood grain, is it neck thru though you didn't post a rear view shot:confused:
It's an EG (Elite 'G'). They're all neck thru.

beautiful bass man.. That's an awesome grain pattern in that ebony top. I often wonder how heavy those things are.


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