Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-28-2010, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,354
Knock-off
Wow thats real close. If i didnt know any better, at a first glance, i would have sworn.....................
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-12-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 25,048
Tone
I run everything flat, with a touch of bass boost. My sound guy loves me to death.
Mike
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-12-2010, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,711
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-12-2010, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,562
Bravo!!
Maybe if we keep asking, begging, and kicking, Ken will hear our cry. Ken is not a easy guy to crack, but he is a business man and a bass player. One day he will wake up from his bass making dream...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
12-31-2009, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,557
Smith Bass
I too am a total Smith head for 95% of my gigs, but there are times that my Fender 5 is called for by the producer for that sound. But if it was my call, it would be Smith 100% of the time.
Mike
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
12-26-2009, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,340
Nice interview
Ken,
Really like how you mix facts with the funny stuff. Makes great reading. Keep it up and maybe you will write a book.
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-27-2009, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 81,457
Maple Fingerboard
In other words, you use what you feel is the best woods for your basses, even if someone wanted maple as a custom order? There has to be some positives around MF. Fender has been using MF for many...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-27-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 81,457
Maple Fingerboard
I would love to have a Smith bass made that has a, Maple Neck/w a Maple Fingerboard. Would look really nice with a Flame Maple T and B. Any chance Ken?
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-06-2009, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Very cool
I knew you had it in you.
Thanks
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-06-2009, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Where's the Love?
Ken,
Can you at lease say it looks nice!! it really does enhance the look of your product, and as we all know or should know looks sell as well as sound.
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-04-2009, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Truss Rod Cover
Ken,
i would not worry about infringement. I dont think anyone going to open a Smith truss rod store and make a living off of selling truss rods with the Smith logo on it. We just wanted to add a...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-04-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Turss Rod Cover
Not worth fighting over. Its a nice touch for the very high price that i paid for my bass and i am real happy with the new cover. Every Smith bass that i own will have that cover, to nice to let go....
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-22-2009, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Truss rod cover
Hey Jason thats a great idea. Let me know how you make out. I may know some people that might want to join in.
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-22-2009, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Truss Rod Cover
Tim, i totally understand,but if your not lucky enough to own a 25th and you want to take your Smith to another level look wise, this is the way to go. Adds a very nice look when the lights hits your...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-16-2009, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-05-2009, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,436
Wow!!
Tim,
that bass is unreal. Dont even want to play it, just look.
Mike
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-02-2009, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 657,032
I know what you mean!!!!
Thats a great looking bass. I am trying to grab one just like it off ebay [ok guys dont go and out bid me Lol!!] Good luck with it.
Mike
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-02-2009, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 657,032
Bt6eg
Bought this one on the site, started to sell it on ebay to get a 5 string Smith, but took it off real quick. Woke up from a bad dream!!!!
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-31-2009, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Truss Rod Cover
Thanks guys. Its a brass pce dipped in gold. Cost about 35 bucks to have made. Really shines!!!! takes my bass to a new level. You should look into one.
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-29-2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Custom Truss Rod Cover
Hey Ken, i will do better than the contract. I will play your bass and no other bass, so all can hear and buy. At over 100 gigs a year and word of mouth, you will make soooo much more than you could...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-29-2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-22-2009, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,880
No Sleep for the Bass player
Sorry guys no sleep for you. When you sleep some young buck comes along with a totally mint Top of the line Smith bass and is looking to take your gig. Get out the pot of Joe and keep thumpin, he or...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-19-2009, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
TR Cap
Ok well do. Will send you a picture when its done.
Thanks
Michael
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-19-2009, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Bass parts
Ken, can i buy that gold truss rod cover without the 25th on it, just the Smith name. I love that cover for my BT6EG.
Mike
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-19-2009, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 36,733
Monster Cable
Bravo Ken!!!
That cable is and always will be a input Killer!! i though it was the input jacks that were bad, but low and behold it was the monster. NEVER AGAIN in my Smith basses. Ken thanks for...
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