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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-09-2021, 07:59 PM
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Views: 72,591
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Ok, all is good then.. Enjoy..

Ok, all is good then.. Enjoy..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 11-09-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 72,591
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation I think it can be from there, Romania or Hungary...

I think it can be from there, Romania or Hungary or that region. The screws on the tuner plates are typical of what you see from Hungary when they put old Tuners on a new bass rather then the...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-24-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 56,730
Posted By Ken Smith
1, press the strings down over the 24. If it...

1, press the strings down over the 24. If it touched the Poles easily, it needs to be lower.. 2, Poles Flush.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-23-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 56,730
Posted By Ken Smith
1, Distance, so the strings do not hit the...

1, Distance, so the strings do not hit the pickups when pressed down hard.

2, Yes, we used them for a short time back then.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 10-07-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 55,652
Posted By Ken Smith
Sorry, maybe it was TB..

Sorry, maybe it was TB..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 10-07-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 55,652
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation Hard to tell from the pictures if this is...

Hard to tell from the pictures if this is laminated or not. Only a close look at the edges thru the varnish can tell. Hi-res pics of the edges that I can blow up will help. The bass is Germanic in...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-28-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 60,449
Posted By Ken Smith
Ok, so not sure it's made by Otto Rubner like his...

Ok, so not sure it's made by Otto Rubner like his earlier basses or the GEWA Factory that later used his name and brand stamp. The bass-bar crack is a huge problem on new basses for value and needs...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-09-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 59,200
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Sorry, that info is long gone. Manually tallied...

Sorry, that info is long gone. Manually tallied back then. Not sure if we saved the page.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 08-27-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 54,138
Posted By Ken Smith
Smile Joseph & Antonio Gagliano, Naples c.1791 (In Restoration, NY)(w/Certificate)

An extremely Rare Master Grade Double Bass by Joseph & Antonio Gagliano, sons of Nicolo.

Measurements to be added at a later date. Not currently for sale.

All parts including the Scroll and...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-15-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 61,174
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb No way to judge this on line.. Would have to see...

No way to judge this on line.. Would have to see the bass. Find a good bass luthier there. Ask the players in the local professional symphony. They will know and get a teacher. No way to learn on...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-11-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 61,174
Posted By Ken Smith
Question humm

Ok, nut height and bridge height and fingerboard curve might be the issue. I can't tell you exact measurements but pics would help.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-04-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 77,863
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb In 1994, it was called a BT6G. Models, names and...

In 1994, it was called a BT6G. Models, names and specs change over the years.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-04-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 77,863
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Neck is Maple/Morado, with ebony fb.. ...

Neck is Maple/Morado, with ebony fb..


Body is figured walnut top/back with mahogany core and maple veneer.



#6G117494FW .. 95FW, not 84.. made in 1994..
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-23-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 103,618
Posted By Ken Smith
Yes.. Oil finish model, not the Elite.

Yes.. Oil finish model, not the Elite.
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 06-22-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 62,949
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation value..

In the 1960s, these plain-jane import basses were $200 new. About the same as a Kay bass was, maybe slightly more. The repairs there are terrible and to correct and be less visible are expensive. I...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 06-16-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 62,949
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool is it...

Ok, first off, Juzek is an import brand, not a shop or maker as far as basses are concerned. second, Juzek 'brand' basses were NEVER made in Prague, which was the birth place of the Juzek brothers, 3...
Forum: Used Smith Basses (for sale or wanted) 06-11-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 345,310
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool All is good Tim.. In time, we all think of down...

All is good Tim.. In time, we all think of down sizing things that we no longer need and use. Eventually, everything is for sale. So, thanks for being a great ambassador to the Smith bass company.....
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-15-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 66,894
Posted By Ken Smith
Modern factory bass. Not an old instrument. Show...

Modern factory bass. Not an old instrument. Show pics if you want more discussion maybe..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 05-13-2021, 11:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61,790
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool more pics..

A full restoration is in its near future..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 05-13-2021, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61,790
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Pietro Cateni, Livorno c.1790-1810 (w/Certificate)(SOLD)

A beautiful old and rare Italian bass. The maker, Pietro Cateni of Livorno (Italy) worked from about 1780-1812. The beautiful old Italian Scroll was made for 3-strings. There are two other known...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 04-02-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 56,568
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool some pics from before..

These pics are from a few years ago..
Forum: Classical/Arco 02-13-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 137,270
Posted By Ken Smith
As it is with most string problems, the bass...

As it is with most string problems, the bass plays a huge role and its adjustments.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 02-02-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 58,203
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool old pics..

A couple of friends that have enjoyed playing the bass as well as yours truly, in concert.. ;)



Gary Karr and Stefano Sciascia
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 01-31-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 53,482
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb a few more details..

The outer linings are smaller the normal size usually seen on German basses, allowing the ribs to move more.

The F-holes are the earlier Rubner and A.Meyer style, both neighboring Saxon makers at...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 01-31-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 53,482
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Otto Rubner, Markneukirchen c.1930 (SOLD)

After careful research, we conclude that this bass is the work of Otto Rubner c.1930 (b.1885-d.1963, son, pupil and successor to Joseph Rubner b.1864-d.1927).

Having seen several Rubner and Meyer...
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