Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-15-2007, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 29,379
Ok Ken
Spoken like the true Master you are!!:rolleyes:
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-13-2007, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 29,379
NAMM's out But What About Bass Day 07?
Ken, I totally understand without question why you choose not to attend NAMM, But what about Bass Day in NY this year? I was there last year for Bass Day 06 and really had a great time. The only...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-06-2007, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,089,472
What Year?
Amit, nice axe:) what type of wood is that, and what year was the bass made? what type of music do you mainly play?
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-27-2007, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 56,932
David Eden Cabs and Heads
Honestly I never played through a matched Eden rig, I either found myself playing through someones Eden head or someones Eden cab, mostly 2-10 or 4-10. I cant say that I actually had that epiphany...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-20-2007, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 47,401
Great Story
Couldn't have said it better myself, great story!!!
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
06-19-2007, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 19,468
Funky as Ever
That's what's up Tim I hear the chops, only thing I wish it was longer I was just getting into the groove. Great job!! :D
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
06-18-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
WIth Out A Doubt!
Absolutely Bob, feel-tone-craftsmanship-balance-reliability-structural fortitude the list goes on and on. I've played on Modulus-Ibanez-Fedora-Gibson-Fender-Washburn-Ernie Ball-Ario...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
06-16-2007, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Welcome
Welcome Jonathan, and as you stated their is nothing that sounds like a "Smith Bass". Congrats on continuing your studies at AIM great school and God knows their are some outstanding bass playters in...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-15-2007, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 47,401
Gospel Bass Sound
Tim if you get a moment check out the Gospel Corner thread here on the Smith forum, I'd love as well as the other Gospel bass player to hear about your experiences and influences in the Gospel world.
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-24-2007, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,747
Second that Motion
I second that recommendation from Tim, when I brought my CR 6 to Ken to repair the neck it had been recently strung up with DR Stainless Steel medium Low-Rider strings. Immediately Ken noticed that...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-24-2007, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,494
Sweet Back
Great looking bass, it really looks like it has been well taken care of, I'm just curious but what's the asking price for this baby?
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-20-2007, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 30,348
Smith Strings
Originally I was a straight up DR string man, but after having a in-depth conversation with Ken, he convinced me that I should be utilizing tapered Ken Smith Strings on my Axe. He was right!! The...
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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
05-18-2007, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 46,556
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
05-17-2007, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Back-up Axe
Its a excellent idea, just make sure you make provisions to have a back-up Axe just in case your beauty might need to be serviced. Until you have your next Smith I'm sure Tim could recommend a good...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
05-16-2007, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Lightning Licks
Ronson, I was wondering since you have your new Smith does it seem easier to manipulate those tricky harmonics? compared to your ibanez do you feel and hear the difference in the way the Smith...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-16-2007, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 17,731
In Like Manner
As my brother Tim has previously stated I too mainly desired a Ken Smith Bass on the strength of the sound it produces. Its overall beauty is just icing on the cake. Ken is a world renown Luther and...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-10-2007, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 19,601
Absolutely
I used to allow other players whom I didn't know very well to utilize my equipment, bad mistake for sure. Not everyone has the same level of respect for others equipment, they will take your rig to...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-09-2007, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 19,601
Unreal
Bob, I feel your pain, when you consider the amount of time it took for Ken to create your custom made piece of art , and to have someone inadvertently damage it, can cause severe thoughts of causing...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
05-05-2007, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Gospel Players Favor Smith Basses!
There seem to be alot of new choices out there since the 2007 NAMM show, high end Basses, But one Bass has proven itself time and time again for craftmanship, reliability and over all tone and...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-05-2007, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 27,479
Position!
Ronson, I position my bass just high enough so that the lower extremity of the bass is above my waist, so that I wont scratch the back of my bass. This position is comfortable for me because of my...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-26-2007, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
Can You Hang
Great selection Ronson, but can you hang in there with licks like that from big Al? :rolleyes:
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-25-2007, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Gospel Players Where Art Thou?
I know there has to be more Gospel players out there that play "Smith" basses, I'd like to hear your stories.
I encourage you to pop into the Gospel Corner and tell us a bit about yourself and the...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-25-2007, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
Gospel Players Corner
Oh I meant to ask you Ronson, what track is your favorite on Als' new project? :confused:
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-24-2007, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
Gospel Players Corner
Hey Ronson, I love my BT 5 Elite, but let me tell you I am having tons of fun with my CR 6. It was made way back in 1997 but the axe is mint and playing solos is what this bass is made for. Its a...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-24-2007, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
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