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John Adams
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Smith Basses, Handmade
02-06-2022, 03:52 PM
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Ken Smith 20th Anniversary Elite 4 String
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John Adams
Thank you Ken. If it's too much trouble no...
Thank you Ken. If it's too much trouble no worries.
I noticed on a previous thread, someone else asking about the original text from the old website about these basses. Here it is if you need...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
02-05-2022, 11:02 PM
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Ken Smith 20th Anniversary Elite 4 String
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12,115
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John Adams
Ken Smith 20th Anniversary Elite 4 String
Hi Ken -
I have an opportunity to purchase a 20th Anniversary Elite 4 String (Redwood). I've seen conflicting info on how many were actually made. The numbers vary from 25-35.
How many were...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
10-12-2020, 06:33 PM
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Ken Smith YouTube Channel
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John Adams
Excellent news Ken! I looked forward to them...
Excellent news Ken! I looked forward to them each week. I have a list of video requests or topics if you are looking for requests from viewers on what they want to see.
Questions:
I was...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
10-10-2020, 05:59 PM
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Ken Smith YouTube Channel
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John Adams
Ken Smith YouTube Channel
Hi Ken,
I was really enjoying the weekly videos you were putting out 3 - 4 months ago.
Why did you stop doing them? They were really quite good.
Thanks
John
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Smith Basses, Handmade
11-23-2018, 07:01 AM
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Getting close to 30 years
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John Adams
Getting close to 30 years
Me and my BT 5 that I bought new in 1989. Coming up to our 30th anniversary together. Best instrument I have ever owned.
...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2017, 11:56 AM
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Instagram
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16,445
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John Adams
I watched when they first came out. If you...
I watched when they first came out.
If you are looking for honest customer feedback....I just think the format doesn't do your instruments justice. They are too short.
I really liked this...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
09-24-2017, 12:01 PM
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Smith Players - Have you owned your Smith Bass for 20+ years?
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John Adams
I bought my Smith new in 1989. ...
I bought my Smith new in 1989.
Well....actually I was in my last year of Jazz studies in university and saw the Pattiucci video. I wanted a Smith. So I sold my car, all my basses, and almost...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
05-22-2014, 08:01 PM
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It's Alive - Back to the studio after 20+ years in its case
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John Adams
It's Alive - Back to the studio after 20+ years in its case
Here is my 1989 BT I bought new in 89. I quit playing professionally in 1992. Mostly a session player. It sat in its case some 20 years + till late Dec 2013 when the playing bug bit me again. ...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
05-18-2014, 06:55 PM
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35 years..
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John Adams
Hi Ken, Thank you for taking the time to go...
Hi Ken,
Thank you for taking the time to go through all that detail. I really appreciate it. I love hearing the stories of what went on behind the business. Thank you for sharing.
John
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Smith Basses, Handmade
05-16-2014, 08:20 PM
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35 years..
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John Adams
Congratulations on making the best bass I have...
Congratulations on making the best bass I have ever owned and the longevity and the continued quality control of your products.
I am curious as to demands through the years. 6400 basses in 35...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
01-24-2014, 06:03 PM
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Flats on a fretted Ken Smith
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John Adams
Thanks Tim. I have been a customer of Ken's...
Thanks Tim. I have been a customer of Ken's since 1989. Ken built a winner for me in late 89. Had it at a luthier just yesterday. He couldn't stop playing it. He even stated that of all the...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
01-16-2014, 03:53 PM
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Flats on a fretted Ken Smith
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John Adams
Flats on a fretted Ken Smith
Just wondering if any one on here have experimented with putting flats on their fretted Ken Smith bass?
Results? Comments?
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Smith Basses, Handmade
03-18-2013, 08:16 PM
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How many Smith/Jackson basses were made?
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John Adams
Got price from seller but just couldn't afford...
Got price from seller but just couldn't afford it. Too bad I think it an awesome example of KS history and design.
Thanks Ken for the info.
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Smith Basses, Handmade
03-17-2013, 11:31 PM
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How many Smith/Jackson basses were made?
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John Adams
Wow. Thank you Ken. That is awesome information....
Wow. Thank you Ken. That is awesome information. Much more than I expected.
My bass is an 89 not pictured here. ( I'll save that one for a later thread).
The one pictured in the post is not...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
03-17-2013, 05:23 PM
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How many Smith/Jackson basses were made?
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John Adams
How many Smith/Jackson basses were made?
Hi Everyone
Just joined recently and was going through the threads. I'm an original owner of an 1989 KS 5 String. Still have the bass. Great story on that bass and will do a thread on it.
I...
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