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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-20-2007, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 41,928
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
Ken Smith Bass - low output - Solution!

I own several basses from various makers. I have also noticed the low output of the Smith basses. I have two. Nothing is wrong with them - that is how they are designed. I have noticed that when in...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-05-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 47,768
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
Smile Comfort Factor Response - from C. Rhodes

The owner of a local bass only store stated to me recently - "a lot of musicians do not take into consideration the shape of the instrument when making a purchase - the only consider the sound, tone...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-25-2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 47,401
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
The 1st Ken Smith for me...

I think I just had a bad one, - bad setup + dirty dead strings. It was the only Ken Smith bass in the shop and it did not play well - but that was then. The Burner Series are in there. I see them...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-23-2007, 02:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 47,401
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
My 1st time with a Ken Smith Bass

My 1st time with a Ken Smith bass was not good. It was in Akron Ohio (late 1980s), however it was with a "Burner Bass". I did not feel it all!

About 2 years later I had a brain drain - and...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-22-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,089,472
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
BMT 1993 Elite G 6-string & 2001 MD-7 - Enjoy

Smith fans - here ya go...

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993body.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993back.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993fullback.jpg
...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 03-22-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
Avatar Photo - it's a 7-string - MD7

Al, that is "THE" bass! Just sitting on the stand - many people look and go --- "oohhhh".

The MD-7 is a heavy bass also. Luckily I can strap her on and play a few tunes - easily. Big Shoulders!...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-22-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 47,235
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
I have two Smith's - a 6-string and a 7-string

The 6 String is 1993 BMT Elite G - Born in May 1993

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993body.jpg
http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993fullback.jpg

http://www.crjazz.com/gear/1993back.jpg

The 7...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 03-22-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
Bass Amp used - Alembix F1X/Trace Elliot V-type and Bag End Speakers

I generally use the Alembic F1X preamp, but I also have a Trace Elliot V-Type pre amp. Both have that creamy tube tone. The V-types are underrated. For speakers, I use Bag End 2x10 and a 4x10 both...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 03-22-2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,014
Posted By Christopher Rhodes
Christopher Rhodes - Bass Player

Good Day! This is Chris Rhodes - your friendly bass player. I am in the DC/Baltimore area performing in a jazz, funk venues mostly. I have two special Ken Smith Basses. I think the Elite G 6-string...
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