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Forum: German School of Basses 04-06-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 92
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool I agree, early 20th century NH..

I agree, early 20th century NH..
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-19-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By Ken Smith
None of the above. My supplier, close to our...

None of the above. My supplier, close to our shop. Not available to the public. MADE is USA. Custom work not available. Sorry.
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-22-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 26,925
Posted By Ken Smith
Thumbs up What? 11 years?? wow..

What? 11 years?? wow..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-09-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,326
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation Pine and Spruce are just different varieties or...

Pine and Spruce are just different varieties or Fir trees.. The back is not a hard wood like maple, poplar, willow or walnut so it is more prone to splitting.


It is a risk.. For me, I would...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-08-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,326
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation ??

I had an American bass once with a Pine back but was flat and thick. Price is low for a bass but at that price, if the back explodes, a new flat back of maple or plywood can be made.

...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 07-27-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,926
Posted By Ken Smith
Smile Carlo Loveri, Naples c.1870 (attr.)(In Restoration,PA)

This Bass is clearly a Neapolitan/Gagliano School Double Bass from the 19th century attributed to Carlo Loveri. The F-holes are nearly identical to the 1873 Carlo Loveri we had a few years back. The...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 06-09-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,363
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Out of all the basses I have owned, and you know...

Out of all the basses I have owned, and you know many of them personally, this might be the best of all. The Cateni I just sold was on par with this Gagliano but not the same international fame as...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 03-26-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,055
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool I plug my Shadow double wing pickup directly into...

I plug my Shadow double wing pickup directly into any amp I use. Gadgets are not required. I use that pickup on all of my double basses for about 20+ years now. I think Fender makes a small bass amp....
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-26-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,815
Posted By Ken Smith
Exclamation I have no idea about the maker or if the...

I have no idea about the maker or if the instrument you found is authentic to that name. It is hard to tell sometimes a real maker from some of the Hungarian counterfeit makers.



Post pictures...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 03-16-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,821
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool new C-Extension..

New C-Extension completed today by Keiran O'Hara in Brewster NY.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-04-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,904
Posted By Ken Smith
not Rubner

Rubner is different usually. Possibly Lang or Wilfer. Saxon and Shoenbach basses can be made by the same shops in whole or in part. There are other bass makers in the area that period but the back...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 02-28-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,363
Posted By Ken Smith
Thumbs up Yes, 100%. All original. Probably one of the best...

Yes, 100%. All original. Probably one of the best 'real' Gagliano basses existing. A rare example..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 02-27-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,904
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Panormo? lol

1000% German Saxon school early 20th century or late 19th at the earliest. Nothing here is English or Italian or old. Sorry.. Dovetail neck was the first clue before pictures. After pictures, "I'm...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-30-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,710
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb BMT 3? Or the new BMT 18v circuit? Just call us...

BMT 3? Or the new BMT 18v circuit? Just call us as we are the only ones to actually answer this along with availability and price.. Email us as well.



Website is KenSmithBasses.Com... ...
Forum: Used Smith Basses (for sale or wanted) 01-04-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,437
Posted By Ken Smith
The DIP just changes the boost/cut frequencies of...

The DIP just changes the boost/cut frequencies of each band when changed.
Forum: Used Smith Basses (for sale or wanted) 01-03-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,437
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb No difference. If it is 9V then it can be changed...

No difference. If it is 9V then it can be changed easily to 18v is desired. No real affect on performance. Call me to discuss it.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 11-29-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,554
Posted By Ken Smith
Arrow Restoration pics, 2009-2011

In these pics you can see the Top work in-progress which was extensive. Also, on the inside you can see the partially 'kerfed' linings that were done after gluing in at construction in order to bend...
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 10-31-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,576
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool and a few more recent action pics..

Here's a few more recent action pics with the Cateni..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 09-16-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,918
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh...

Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh Pa., completed Fall 2022. New Pictures..
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 09-16-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,798
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh...

Re-built and modified by Mike Magee, Pittsburgh Pa., completed Fall 2022. New Pictures..

An old Italian Scroll was used for the composite..
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-05-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,552
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Not totally sure if he is a maker or a brand....

Not totally sure if he is a maker or a brand. When you see violins, cells and basses, probably not a bass maker. Probably lower value than a Hofner or Schroetter (Hofner made-Branded name).

Show...
Forum: Italian Bass School 04-01-2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,490
Posted By Ken Smith
Lightbulb Gag.?

About a decade later, give or take, I learned thru research that this bass is and was sold as 'Gagliano School' or maybe just Neapolitan and not made by any of the Gagliano family makers. Possibly by...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-07-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,505
Posted By Ken Smith
Supply chain issues? In USA? We ship strings...

Supply chain issues? In USA? We ship strings every single day. Just call and order direct. No problem here.



On the bass, I know the specs, I just don't remember the number of 4s made in the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-06-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,505
Posted By Ken Smith
I would have to dig deep to find out but, 4s were...

I would have to dig deep to find out but, 4s were the least made.
Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB] 02-02-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,417
Posted By Ken Smith
Cool Nee neck graft, fb, bridge, C-Extension

After nearly 100 years, this bass finally has a proper neck set along with all the other set-up needs to modern playing. String length is now 41 1/2".
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