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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-22-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 33,612
Posted By Dennis Michaels
That can be a hard one to get people to listen...

That can be a hard one to get people to listen with their ears instead of their eyes. I played a 1965 P bass for 23 years before finding Ken Smith... I have worked many sessions with the P bass and...
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-22-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,450
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Ken, Your basses are bad A** as well as...

Ken,

Your basses are bad A** as well as strings and what not. We talked about when I was there in Nov. You have a loyal customer base (no pun intended) that find your basses and can't get...
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-21-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 112,293
Posted By Dennis Michaels
I have a Levy's bouble bag and it has held up...

I have a Levy's bouble bag and it has held up great. Theie stuff seams to be bullet proof so to speak.
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-21-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 54,761
Posted By Dennis Michaels
You guys absolutely kill me. I had a problem...

You guys absolutely kill me. I had a problem student a few years ago who never practiced or applied himself in any way while still having his sites set high. After 2 years I lost it and told him...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 66,688
Posted By Dennis Michaels
And I will do my best not to destroy mine. I...

And I will do my best not to destroy mine. I promise... really I do. Passive sounds soooooo good.
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 06-21-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 290,630
Posted By Dennis Michaels
also they can be fixxed with a pair of cutters......

also they can be fixxed with a pair of cutters... I have only had 1 failure of a GeorgeL cable in 6 years on the road. Now they are all I use gigging locally.
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 06-21-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 290,630
Posted By Dennis Michaels
I have always used GeorgeL's for theater touring...

I have always used GeorgeL's for theater touring because of the low profile .225 cable are 1/4 of the weight of the same length Monsters. My cables all have right angle plugs on them so my output...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-21-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 58,763
Posted By Dennis Michaels
My biggest thrill was go to pick up my fretless...

My biggest thrill was go to pick up my fretless when it was done. Having the opportunity to meet Ken and crew while picking up my soul was one of my finest musical memories. My fiance' and her...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 66,688
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Yes that is what I am saying. I know Ken designed...

Yes that is what I am saying. I know Ken designed that circuit as an emergency by pass in the event that your battery dies and I believe the owners manual says to only use it for that. However, they...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 168,220
Posted By Dennis Michaels
I knew you had a reason which is why I still have...

I knew you had a reason which is why I still have the original knobs on them. I trust that what you do is with great reason. You build the perfect instruments so I just play them as you build them....
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,394
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Thank you Ken and Tim... I do appreciate it.

Thank you Ken and Tim... I do appreciate it.
Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG] 06-21-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,807
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Very nice work. I don't know what I have up...

Very nice work.

I don't know what I have up but click the myspace link in my profile and there are video's and audio.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 168,220
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Tho' it can be done after market my only change...

Tho' it can be done after market my only change would be matching knobs to the rest of th hardwear. Tho I realize the black knobs on the wood are sort of a KS trademark in look but matching knobs to...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,394
Posted By Dennis Michaels
For me I am a major "bolt on" fan. To me there is...

For me I am a major "bolt on" fan. To me there is a punch in a bolt on you don't find in a thru-neck. This is just my opinion but I do find for the way I play and want my Smith's to sound the bolt...
Forum: Smith Strings 06-21-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,353
Posted By Dennis Michaels
I use "Custom Balanced Taper Core" mediums. These...

I use "Custom Balanced Taper Core" mediums. These strings in my opinion are the bomb for tone and even balance between strings. They also make eqing a dream because the strings a balanced so you...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 06-21-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 780,751
Posted By Dennis Michaels
I use Eden period. My rig consist of the...

I use Eden period. My rig consist of the following mixxed and matched depending on the situation.
WT550
WT400
WT1000 (with WT400 as the preamp)
210XST 4 ohm
dual 212XLT 4 ohm
112XLT

...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-21-2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 66,688
Posted By Dennis Michaels
This one for me is easy. First of all I...

This one for me is easy. First of all I play/endorse Eden amplification. I use a WT550/WT400/WT1000 with ant combination of 210XST 4ohm/ dual 212XLT 4ohms and a 112XLT. My head are usually set flat. ...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-21-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,070
Posted By Dennis Michaels
First time live to show it off

When I bought my 5M in Indy the strings were dead. I bought it at around 5 o'clock in the evening. I bought strings and changed them. A few minor tweaks of the bridge to correct the action after...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 06-21-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,875
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Ken, Absolutely ! I'd love to. Thanks. ...

Ken,

Absolutely ! I'd love to. Thanks.

Dennis
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-20-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,777
Posted By Dennis Michaels
Just a guy from Delaware

Hey all, a bunch of you may know me so I'll keep it short. I play Ken Smith basses and love them. For more information check the myspace link in my signature. Thanks

Ok I'll post a brief bio...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 06-20-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,875
Posted By Dennis Michaels
very cool... so you need a resident rock guy?...

very cool... so you need a resident rock guy? We'll find you one.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-20-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 58,763
Posted By Dennis Michaels
April '06. I was on the road with "Joseph and the...

April '06. I was on the road with "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and I went to a Sam Ash in Indianapolis INd. I was only going to buy strings that day for SR5 and my Warwick 5. I was...
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