Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
06-14-2007, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Jonathan, I must agree with Bob. the only...
Jonathan, I must agree with Bob. the only difference is, I AM a big fan of bolt-ons, as I recently received a BSR5MW a couple of months ago.
You certainly got some beautiful wood! Great looking...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-09-2007, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 81,956
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-24-2007, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 56,932
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-24-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 56,932
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-24-2007, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,036
Tim, you're right on the money concerning...
Tim, you're right on the money concerning sticking to the Medium Taper Cores. I PMed Ken, and he suggested the same thing.
That's what I'm going to do. My fingers are just a little torn up, but...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-22-2007, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 56,932
Good info. I'd be interested in seeing the...
Good info. I'd be interested in seeing the various EQ amp setups as well.
I've played out of an Eden Traveler Plus for a while now, and the parametric EQ setup possibilities intimidated me for a...
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-21-2007, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,036
To The Smith Strings I Used Before...
Hey Ken & Other Interested Folks!
I just found an empty pack of the Smith Strings I use to use on my Ibanez. The strings were "Rock Masters" and they were medium light ST. the gauges were 45 - 65...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
05-18-2007, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,232
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
05-17-2007, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
You know, Tim, that's exactly what it was. as a...
You know, Tim, that's exactly what it was. as a result of the experience, I am seriously considering selling my Ibanez to our Guitarist's son (a percussionist up in Arlington, and a Music grad from...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
05-16-2007, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 236,763
Brother, let me tell you something: The...
Brother, let me tell you something: The difference is truly night and day!
The first time I played a Smith (about 12 or 13 years ago), it was borrowed over a weekend from my good friends at...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-08-2007, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,214
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-08-2007, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,214
Ken Smith Homepage Updates...
Hello, Ken!
I occasionally like to visit the Ken Smith Basses Official Homepage to just hang out and look around! I enjoy looking at the various bass models and different woods, learning more...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-07-2007, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 19,601
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-04-2007, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 27,479
Belt Buckle Scratches: Avoidance Ideas, Anyone?
Hey Folks!
As you know, I'm one of the newest Ken Smith owners, and I must say I'm having a total blast on my beauty!
While polishing Cathyrn II last night after Praise Teamrehearsal, I...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-26-2007, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
Originally Posted by Ronson Hall...
Originally Posted by Ronson Hall http://www.smithbassforums.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?p=3709#post3709)
Well Al, my brother, now you know! Let me...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-25-2007, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-24-2007, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
You know, before I started trying to play these...
You know, before I started trying to play these solos (I've always wanted to be a bit stronger in this area), I never even considered a 6-string. Now, I find myself wanting to be able to play more...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-24-2007, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 35,176
I Heard From Al "The Burner" Turner!
Hey Folks,
You may have noticed me going on about the Solo CD by Al "The Burner" Turner ("It's Good To Have Friends" is the name of it - get it from Ken, you will enjoy it!). After hearing the...
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-21-2007, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 31,420
Ken, I just did! He had already been gracious...
Ken, I just did! He had already been gracious enough to respond to a message I sent to him a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't think to ask him this question, and didn't want to "bug" him... :)
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Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner
04-21-2007, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 31,420
Ken, What Is Al "The Burner" Using?
Ken, I am so enjoying Melvin Davis & Al The Burner" Turner's CD's you sent me! I really, really enjoy playing along (or, trying to play along on some of the tunes) with the "It's Good To Have...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
04-20-2007, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 50,044
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-17-2007, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 38,023
Well, Alright, Ken! You said it, and I feel...
Well, Alright, Ken! You said it, and I feel good!
Tim, until I get my first NT (probably a Black Tiger Elite), you & Willie won't mind if I re-assume my self-imposed position as Ken Smith Bass...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-17-2007, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 38,023
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-17-2007, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 38,023
No, Tim. You didn't post it - Willie did, and...
No, Tim. You didn't post it - Willie did, and you responded to that particular post! ;)
And while I agree with you in general, I have to take the position that the neck-through basses have a...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-17-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 38,023
"Entry-Level?" Hmmmmm.....
Tim, I'd like to "chime in" here for a moment:
While I believe that there is a marked difference in a neck-thru versus a bolt-on necked Ken Smith bass, and with all due respect to Willie (glad to...
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