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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 11-11-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,183
Posted By Ben Rose
From an interview at Ultimate-Guitar...

From an interview at Ultimate-Guitar (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/stefan_lessard_of_the_dave_matthews_band_every_show_is_for_leroi.html)

"The Ken Smith is a little bit...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 10-12-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,473
Posted By Ben Rose
Oddly enough, I stumbled across one of these...

Oddly enough, I stumbled across one of these searching the GC used gear listings last week.

There is one available at Guitar Center in El Paso TX for $199.99
Phone: 915-775-3900
Item Number:...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 09-29-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 150,880
Posted By Ben Rose
How have neck shapes changed over the years in...

How have neck shapes changed over the years in terms of spacing and profile (if at all)?

Also, your basses have a very unique tone. What influenced your pursuit of this sound? Yes, they are...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 09-29-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,122
Posted By Ben Rose
I can see how that would make for a long...

I can see how that would make for a long rehearsal. :eek:
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 09-24-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,122
Posted By Ben Rose
Opening Night at the Phil Orch

My wife and I attended the Phil Orch's season opening last night. The final piece was Respighi's Pines of Rome and the sound coming out of the bass section was incredible. Between 8 basses, brass,...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 09-08-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,607
Posted By Ben Rose
Henry, You do not have to drill into the...

Henry,

You do not have to drill into the instrument. The ramp on my fretted bass is pressure fit between the two pickups. The ramp on my fretless is attached with a double sided tape (since...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-31-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,623
Posted By Ben Rose
It's not about trying to play like an upright at...

It's not about trying to play like an upright at all; it is entirely about ergonomics. Keep in mind, we're not talking about vertical (12:00), just more vertical than usual (1:00-2:00). Nothing...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-27-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,623
Posted By Ben Rose
Actually, I'm considering selling my upright to...

Actually, I'm considering selling my upright to get a Smith :o

Thanks for trying it out. I think with the right strap I'll be able to make it work, but the proof is in the pudding.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-27-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,623
Posted By Ben Rose
Hi Tim, I play that way more for wrist...

Hi Tim,

I play that way more for wrist angles than balance. (Also, I rarely slap). What I'm wondering is if the placement of the upper horn on the bsr will make it so the strap has to wrap...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-26-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 76,748
Posted By Ben Rose
Thanks, Ken. Because brown is the new...

Thanks, Ken.



Because brown is the new black? :D Some of my favorite sounding KS clips on youtube have a morado fb, but oh how I lurvs the look of a 5 peice body. I won't know for sure until...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-25-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,623
Posted By Ben Rose
Playing your Smith in a more vertical position

Does anyone here play their Smith in a more vertical hanging position (between 1:00 and 2:00), or when sitting place the bass between both legs instead of sitting on the right leg?
Like this guy:...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-25-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 76,748
Posted By Ben Rose
Can the morado fingerboard be ordered on higher...

Can the morado fingerboard be ordered on higher end models like the GN or TN series?
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 08-24-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,565
Posted By Ben Rose
Hello from Pennsylvania

Hi all,

I don't own a Ken Smith yet, but plan on getting one soon, which is why I've been perusing this forum quite a bit the past few months. In fact, for all the time I've spent on it, I...
Forum: Jazz and R&B Corner 08-20-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,276
Posted By Ben Rose
Thanks for pointing this guy out. He's...

Thanks for pointing this guy out. He's incredible. Here's a clip he did for Hartke where you can really here how awesome his tone his. He talks about clarity and you can really here it in his...
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