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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 02-27-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 79,667
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Panormo? lol

1000% German Saxon school early 20th century or late 19th at the earliest. Nothing here is English or Italian or old. Sorry.. Dovetail neck was the first clue before pictures. After pictures, "I'm...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-30-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 91,159
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb BMT 3? Or the new BMT 18v circuit? Just call us...

BMT 3? Or the new BMT 18v circuit? Just call us as we are the only ones to actually answer this along with availability and price.. Email us as well.



Website is KenSmithBasses.Com... ...
Forum: Used Smith Basses (for sale or wanted) 01-04-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 104,439
Posted By Ken Smith
The DIP just changes the boost/cut frequencies of...

The DIP just changes the boost/cut frequencies of each band when changed.
Forum: Used Smith Basses (for sale or wanted) 01-03-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 104,439
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb No difference. If it is 9V then it can be changed...

No difference. If it is 9V then it can be changed easily to 18v is desired. No real affect on performance. Call me to discuss it.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 11-29-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 58,203
Posted By Ken Smith
Arrow Restoration pics, 2009-2011

In these pics you can see the Top work in-progress which was extensive. Also, on the inside you can see the partially 'kerfed' linings that were done after gluing in at construction in order to bend...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 10-31-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61,790
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool and a few more recent action pics..

Here's a few more recent action pics with the Cateni..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 09-16-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 48,351
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh...

Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh Pa., completed Fall 2022. New Pictures..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 09-16-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 62,270
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh...

Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh Pa., completed Fall 2022. New Pictures..

An old Italian Scroll was used for the composite..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-05-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 68,486
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Not totally sure if he is a maker or a brand....

Not totally sure if he is a maker or a brand. When you see violins, cells and basses, probably not a bass maker. Probably lower value than a Hofner or Schroetter (Hofner made-Branded name).

Show...
Forum: Italian Bass School 04-01-2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 162,518
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Gag.?

About a decade later, give or take, I learned thru research that this bass is and was sold as 'Gagliano School' or maybe just Neapolitan and not made by any of the Gagliano family makers. Possibly by...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-07-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 146,236
Posted By Ken Smith
Supply chain issues? In USA? We ship strings...

Supply chain issues? In USA? We ship strings every single day. Just call and order direct. No problem here.



On the bass, I know the specs, I just don't remember the number of 4s made in the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-06-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 146,236
Posted By Ken Smith
I would have to dig deep to find out but, 4s were...

I would have to dig deep to find out but, 4s were the least made.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 02-02-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 53,482
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Nee neck graft, fb, bridge, C-Extension

After nearly 100 years, this bass finally has a proper neck set along with all the other set-up needs to modern playing. String length is now 41 1/2".
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 02-02-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 77,930
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Ok, I missed the last pic.. Join my FB page on...

Ok, I missed the last pic.. Join my FB page on old Italian, German & English basses and you will gut some good opinions..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/647826905768205

Also try this page.. ...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 02-02-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 77,930
Posted By Ken Smith
Yes, that is Max Pollmann. History is on the...

Yes, that is Max Pollmann. History is on the website here;


http://www.poellmann-contrabass.de/indexframe.htm



http://www.poellmann-contrabass.de/indexframe.htm
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 12-15-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 68,053
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation Not a bass like the ones we discuss here but...

Not a bass like the ones we discuss here but something factory-like made cheaper like today's Chinese basses. a Proper professional set-up and any repairs or replacement r sub-par components can...
Forum: Italian Bass School 12-01-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 51,281
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation I have no idea what it is or the age from these...

I have no idea what it is or the age from these pictures but I doubt it is a Dollenz. For that price if it was, would be ling buying gold for the price of silver.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-22-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 56,661
Posted By Ken Smith
I had one of these on a bass some years ago. I...

I had one of these on a bass some years ago. I don't remember it sticking up so high. These can also damage the top as well. Again, consult a bass luthier.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-22-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 48,357
Posted By Ken Smith
You should see a Bass Specialist Luthier. It...

You should see a Bass Specialist Luthier. It might need a New Bridge and nut to work properly.
Forum: Italian Bass School 11-20-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 51,281
Posted By Ken Smith
Wink Ok, I saw this on FB.. Not a Dollenz at all and...

Ok, I saw this on FB.. Not a Dollenz at all and not sure if it is Italian. Not old enough to be Dollenz either in my opinion.
Forum: Italian Bass School 11-17-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 51,281
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation Nothing there.

Nothing there.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-16-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 187,550
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Slight difference in the 3/5 pc bodies.. I prefer...

Slight difference in the 3/5 pc bodies.. I prefer the 3 for a more organic sound. the 5 is slightly brighter as the extra laminates divide the woods that much more like an extra thin wall between...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-16-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 119,350
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool All basses we make are still made with old wood.

All basses we make are still made with old wood.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-15-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 187,550
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Ok, well, your description doesn't quite meet my...

Ok, well, your description doesn't quite meet my ear here. It is the Walnut that gives the maple the mids and definition and not that other way around. As fa as Cocobolo goes, new regulations for...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-15-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 119,350
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool The current circuit came out in 2004, so quite...

The current circuit came out in 2004, so quite some time ago. The 3 differences are, 1-stronger pots, 2-uses 2 batteries for 18v so drain is slower. Also head room for distortion is higher but there...
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