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Danny Hernandez 11-04-2013 02:47 PM

1st Ken Smith Bass just can't wait
 
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Hi, this is my 1st post and the soon to be new owner of BSR 6 Full Elite specs with 5A quilted/flamed or cigar maple top/back with mahogany core, 5pc neck etc etc.
Just placed my order about 3 weeks ago and just can't wait to get my hands on this masterpiece instrument! I had been looking to purchase a high end bass and ran across Ken Smith Basses on YouTube and just fell in love with the sound and looks of these fine crafted instruments. Now it's just a matter of time 3 to 5 months seems likes it's an eternity but I know that it will be worth the time!!!

Special thanks to Mr. Ken Smith that was able to guide me in the right path and was able to translate my thoughts into the instrument that I am looking for.

Tim Bishop 11-04-2013 10:16 PM

Congrats!
 
I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. :cool:

Desmund Nichols 11-04-2013 10:16 PM

Be careful man. I only wanted one, I have three.

Danny Hernandez 11-04-2013 11:44 PM

Thanks Tim! I am sure it will be worth the wait!
And just like Desmund mentioned I haven't gotten my hands on the bass and am already looking at my next Smith. I think that these bad boys are addicting.

Tim Bishop 11-05-2013 12:21 AM

Addicting?
 
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Originally Posted by Danny Hernandez (Post 26743)
Thanks Tim! I am sure it will be worth the wait!....I think that these bad boys are addicting.

Addicting? If you only knew. :D:);)

Danny Hernandez 11-05-2013 01:18 AM

Ummmm!
 
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Originally Posted by Tim Bishop (Post 26744)
Addicting? If you only knew. :D:);)

:confused:
Am thinking about the White Tiger could be next....

Your thoughts?

Tim Bishop 11-05-2013 01:51 AM

Thoughts?
 
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Originally Posted by Danny Hernandez (Post 26745)
:confused:
Am thinking about the White Tiger could be next....

Your thoughts?

Thoughts? You can't go wrong with any Smith. Trust me. ;)

Lou Laurenti 11-06-2013 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny Hernandez (Post 26739)
Hi, this is my 1st post and the soon to be new owner of BSR 6 Full Elite specs with 5A quilted/flamed or cigar maple top/back with mahogany core, 5pc neck etc etc.
Just placed my order about 3 weeks ago and just can't wait to get my hands on this masterpiece instrument! I had been looking to purchase a high end bass and ran across Ken Smith Basses on YouTube and just fell in love with the sound and looks of these fine crafted instruments. Now it's just a matter of time 3 to 5 months seems likes it's an eternity but I know that it will be worth the time!!!

Special thanks to Mr. Ken Smith that was able to guide me in the right path and was able to translate my thoughts into the instrument that I am looking for.

Your getting the best

Danny Hernandez 11-06-2013 05:33 PM

Thanks Lou! Just can't wait

Danny Hernandez 11-30-2013 10:58 AM

Got the Email
 
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Originally Posted by Danny Hernandez (Post 26739)
Hi, this is my 1st post and the soon to be new owner of BSR 6 Full Elite specs with 5A quilted/flamed or cigar maple top/back with mahogany core, 5pc neck etc etc.
Just placed my order about 3 weeks ago and just can't wait to get my hands on this masterpiece instrument! I had been looking to purchase a high end bass and ran across Ken Smith Basses on YouTube and just fell in love with the sound and looks of these fine crafted instruments. Now it's just a matter of time 3 to 5 months seems likes it's an eternity but I know that it will be worth the time!!!

Special thanks to Mr. Ken Smith that was able to guide me in the right path and was able to translate my thoughts into the instrument that I am looking for.

We'll just wanted to up date the status of my bass, as yesterday afternoon I received the great news that my bass is ready and final set up will be done early next week to be shipped!:D.
I asked Ken to send me a couple of pictures as unfortunately I won't be back home to (USA) until after the holidays due to work and curiosity would just drive me nuts not been able to at least see my 1st KSB (already looking at my next which is going White Tiger Elite).
Once I receive the pictures hopefully on Monday I will post to get your feedback...
Am feeling like a newly proud parent wanting to show off his new offspring!!! :o:o lol

Danny Hernandez 12-02-2013 01:13 PM

Here it is...
 
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We'll just got a couple of pics of the bass in Ken's Bench getting the final set up...

Let me know what u guys think...

Thanks and proud new owner of KSB

Tim Bishop 12-02-2013 01:16 PM

Yeppers...
 
Wouldn't have expected anything less. Congrats, Bro!

Danny Hernandez 12-02-2013 06:54 PM

Thanks Tim! Now I have to escape for a couple of days from work to pick it up as I know that I won't be able to wait until after the holidays.

Gary Allgood 12-06-2013 11:22 AM

Very nice, congrats on your new bass!

Danny Hernandez 12-06-2013 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Allgood (Post 26852)
Very nice, congrats on your new bass!

Thanks Gary! Here's another pic....
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Roosevelt Allen 12-11-2013 12:33 AM

Congrats! There is nothing like a Smith.

Desmund Nichols 12-11-2013 04:20 PM

If I ever buy another Smith, it will be Quilted Maple top and probably Walnut Core. Either Walnut or Mahogany.

Nick Foster 12-31-2013 03:09 AM

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This is what I want next. It will be my third.

Danny Hernandez 12-31-2013 07:51 AM

That's Nice!!!
 
Nick that Avodire Top is great looking! I was actually looking at the wood for my second Smith but have decided to go with Ebony Top 6FEG!
Post some pics once you get it...

Good luck!

Ken Smith 12-31-2013 09:50 AM

figured avodore'
 
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Originally Posted by Nick Foster (Post 26917)
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This is what I want next. It will be my third.

Avodire' with figure like this is quite rare. Usually, if the log is figured it is sold off for Veneer at a higher price than if sold for lumber. To find actual wood/lumber with figure in the Avodire' is not easy to find. We've had only a few pieces that were highly figured. The rest of the load was medium figured or just ribbon grain.

Nick Foster 12-31-2013 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 26919)
Avodire' with figure like this is quite rare. Usually, if the log is figured it is sold off for Veneer at a higher price than if sold for lumber. To find actual wood/lumber with figure in the Avodire' is not easy to find. We have only a few pieces that were high figured. the rest of the load was medium figured or just ribbon grain.

I'm still a year or so away from placing an order (trying to buy my first house), but I hope you have some when the time comes.

Ken Smith 12-31-2013 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Foster (Post 26920)
I'm still a year or so away from placing an order (trying to buy my first house), but I hope you have some when the time comes.

I have some but the highest figure pieces are mostly gone for some time now.

Nick Foster 01-01-2014 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 26921)
I have some but the highest figure pieces are mostly gone for some time now.


That's balls.


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