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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-22-2018, 02:50 PM
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Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Confused.

This one is for sale in the UK. Does the fretboardrepair effect sound or playability? I've never seen anything like this.:confused:
https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/327332-ken-smith-bsr5eg-fretless/
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-04-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Smile Thanks very much for your replay. Speaking of...

Thanks very much for your replay. Speaking of fretboardthickness, what's the difference in mm?
I found a stunning fretted Ken Smith BSR 4 string White Tiger from 2011. Are there specific types of...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-03-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
From fretted to fretless..

In my quest for a fretless Ken Smith, I only come across fretted 4 string BSR basses.
Is it simply possible to convert a fretted into a fretless? Or is there perhaps a difference in the build...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-18-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,613
Posted By Frank Graveyard
That´s a nice piece of history. This one came up...

That´s a nice piece of history. This one came up for sale some time ago in Spain, Europe. Strangely enough it didn´t sell.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-11-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Thumbs up To be honest, I had my doubts about the seller. I...

To be honest, I had my doubts about the seller. I guess I was a bit blinded by the beauty of the bass.
This is very valuable information! Thank you very much for your advice Ken!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-10-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
I asked the seller for some additional pictures....

I asked the seller for some additional pictures. The pickups don't have the adjustable pole pieces.
Is there a pre and post period on four string pick ups from Ken Smith basses?:confused:

And...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-09-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Ken Smith BSR4GNF TW

Found a Ken Smith BSR4GNF TW 2008 on the internet. Looks great and in good condition.
But I'm not sure about its pick-ups. Didn't they use to have adjustable pole pieces? :confused:
...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-27-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,173
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Send you an e-mail. :)

Send you an e-mail. :)
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-26-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,173
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Absolutely not! But it's very frustrating wanting...

Absolutely not! But it's very frustrating wanting to try one of these beautyfull basses, and not to succeed.
I've contacted several big musicstores in my country and also the importer of Ken Smith...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-26-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,173
Posted By Frank Graveyard
That's a bit of a problem I'm afraid.;)

That's a bit of a problem I'm afraid.;)
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-26-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,173
Posted By Frank Graveyard
It looks like there is no radius on the...

It looks like there is no radius on the fretboard? Was that an option on the fretless?
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-25-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Thumbs up Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-24-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 979,235
Posted By Frank Graveyard
It's almost midnight on this side of the ocean....

It's almost midnight on this side of the ocean. Time for Christmas Eve. ;)
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-24-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 979,235
Posted By Frank Graveyard
For some strange reason my settings don't get...

For some strange reason my settings don't get "saved" when I clic the box.:confused:
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-24-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 979,235
Posted By Frank Graveyard
According to the CP information, private messages...

According to the CP information, private messages should now be possible.
Thanks.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-24-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 979,235
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Perhaps you could tell me what the neck feels...

Perhaps you could tell me what the neck feels like. How would you describe the neckprofile at the first fretpositions? Thanks.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-24-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 979,235
Posted By Frank Graveyard
What a beautyfull bass! That's the one I want!...

What a beautyfull bass! That's the one I want! :eek:
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-22-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Thank you very much for the advice. I will read...

Thank you very much for the advice. I will read thru the model pages to get a grip on the models and woods available.
Your explanation certainly helps me to get the Ken Smith top down approach. My...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-21-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,495
Posted By Frank Graveyard
Getting to know them.......

Dear bassplayers,

I always had a huge soft spot for Ken Smith basses. Great craftsmanship and beautiful instruments!
I'd really like to buy one, but its very very hard to get my hands on one...
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