Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
06-18-2009, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 102,585
To be clear...
I use my Smith's, 6 and 7 string basses, for both finger-style and slap. In the youtube (Driven) clip in my signature area - I slap the 7 string bass 95%. So Smith basses can do both - and do them...
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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
06-17-2009, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 102,585
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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
06-17-2009, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 102,585
Solos sound better on a Smith
I agree. He solos are amazing. I think he sounds better on the Smith than the others. Maybe I am bias towards a Smith bass. Smiths excel at fingerstyle technique IMO.
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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
06-16-2009, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 102,585
Here is the Corrected link URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h5NcLtHkHg
Keith Horne "Bass Ball"
Here is a performance from one of the world's premier bassist's, Keith Horne. Here he is performing his own composition,...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-16-2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 32,124
Sold your 6-string BMT?
You really sold it? Wow. This is the bass in your avatar, correct? I can never let mine go. Its a 1993, and it sounds better every year.
The early shape on the BMTs really help balance the bass...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-16-2009, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 25,948
30th Anniversary?
Ken,
I remember there was a 20th anniversary model in 1999, and then there was a 25th Anniversary model; so maybe there might be a 30th anniversary model?
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-15-2009, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 24,128
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-15-2009, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 25,948
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
03-23-2009, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 21,224
What Inspired me to get a Smith - Just this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKqn6Bpv8Q4&feature=related
The solo and video starting at 2:44 just floored me, back in the day. I purchased my 1st smith back in August 1993.
Notice how well...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
03-11-2009, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,638
Welcome to the Club...
Welcome to club. It won't be long before you looking for another Ken Smith. It's just something about them.
I totally agree with your observations about cutting through the mix. Smith's seem to...
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
03-07-2009, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 308,388
cut-in neck and body
I really enjoy the 'heeless' feature of your basses; where the body and neck meet.
I also like the balance standing or sitting. Many basses can only do one well.
The body shape of the BMT...
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
03-07-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 308,388
Smooth Neck Thru - neck to body construction
Ken,
How did you come up with the construction method of the neck-thru basses? How did you get it to feel so smooth?
No other luthier does this to my knowledge. Is this your patented idea?
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
03-07-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
Ken Smith Tone
I am still awaiting the experiences of other Smith bass owners with these new "lightweight" amps with ample power; 500 or better watts.
I believe this is a viable topic of discussion, since your...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
03-01-2009, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
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Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design
01-12-2009, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 62,605
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
12-25-2008, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,552
Snap Jack Cable
http://www.zzyzxsnapjack.com/
I just purchased snap jack cable. I must admit - why did not anyone think of this before. I not sure if this cable degrades the signal from my smith bass - they...
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Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design
10-28-2008, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 97,730
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-03-2008, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 71,503
That explains it all
That definitely is a very correct answer. Thanks for the quick response. Now, I have to pronounce all those words and explain what it means to non-bassist musicians. This is going to be...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-02-2008, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 71,503
BMT Wood Stringers
Mr. Smith,
Can you help me id the wood strings on my 1993 BMT?
http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993back.jpg
http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993fullback.jpg
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
06-17-2008, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 21,224
Videos of Me and My Ken Smith 6 String bass
Here a few videos I found on my computer. I posted them to youtube. The below videos where done with my KS 6-string.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWy1JkcEG1c
Do you want me to Stay - 70s...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
03-29-2008, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,089,472
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Forum: The Bull Pit
03-27-2008, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,918
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
03-23-2008, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 21,224
Ken Basses - on You Tube
Here are some my favorite You-Tube videos - featuring players with Ken Smith basses!
Check them out... and remember...
the tone starts with Ken Smith basses,
but only the player can make it...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-03-2008, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 23,322
Good Point!
Albert,
Good Point. Ebay can be tricky - buyer beware!
Now -- back to the 8 Ohmn topic :)
( I am playing my MD7 now - home shedding with Spain!)
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-03-2008, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 23,322
Cabs
Albert,
Not so fast :).
I use a Bag End 4x10 with a Nahas 1x15. Both are 8 Ohmn.
I do like the DE cabs a lot. They all sound great, however the 4x10 is a heavy cab. You cannot beat the...
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