Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
09-14-2018, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
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Nice, thanks for sharing!
I think the neck in...
Nice, thanks for sharing!
I think the neck in front is a very distinctive Smith attribute and you shouldn't change that. These basses have proven themselves over time, no need to fix what's not...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
09-14-2018, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,773
It's in Japan, so I don't know if it's...
It's in Japan, so I don't know if it's commisioned for sale from Mr. Jackson himself or whether it's a second owner who's cashing in. It's a significant pricetag, so someone is getting cashing in. To...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
09-14-2018, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,773
Ken Smith 2nd prototype for Anthony Jackson
I was just browsing Reverb when this bass caught my attention:
https://reverb.com/item/10544844-kensmith-anthony-jackson-6st-bass-proto-type-no-2
It is advertised as a Ken Smith Anthony Jackson...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-07-2018, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,680
Fabolous!! :-)
Great selling point, too,...
Fabolous!! :-)
Great selling point, too, actually. I've had a Warwick in the 90s and even back then it wasn't fun showing up at gigs with half a rain forrest strapped around my neck at gigs. I'm...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-07-2018, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,680
CITES and KS basses
Hi!
With the new CITES regulations that make it harder to import instruments with endangered woods, I was just wondering if Ken Smith Basses are built using any of the woods that are listed under...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-06-2018, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,426
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-05-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,426
Hi again :-)
The seller sendt the serial...
Hi again :-)
The seller sendt the serial number, which is 904405
He says there are no letters there, just those numbers (but I will double check when it arrives).
I was just wondering if there...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-05-2018, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,426
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-04-2018, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,426
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
09-01-2015, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
I have had the bass for a couple of months now,...
I have had the bass for a couple of months now, and it's a really fantastic instrument! I have never personally played an instrument that is so even from string to string and up and down the neck....
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-28-2015, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
Lol
Its definitely hardening, I know one of...
Lol
Its definitely hardening, I know one of our local builders is using it for his guitars. And I get a couple chances to test it out on those couple of swamp ash bodies first.
If I make salad...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-27-2015, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
Thanks, I will look into it when I get it in...
Thanks, I will look into it when I get it in hand.
I'm not sure how to tell a thin not gloss lacquer from a varnish or oil finish, but is this something you can tell from the serial number?
I do...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-27-2015, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
Thanks for the info!
I haven't received it yet, but I'm really anxious to get it. Hopefully it'll be on its way over here sometime during the week. I won't bother doing anything with the electronics as long as it works....
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-27-2015, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
03-26-2015, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,792
A '90 Ken Smith BT6G
I'm considering buying a koa BT6G from a pro in LA. It's for a two band eq, and I guess a varnish finish. Marado fingerboard?
I see the back of the neck is a bit worn through the finish, but I...
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