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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-14-2018, 12:44 PM
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Posted By JonPaulsen
Nice, thanks for sharing! I think the neck in...

Nice, thanks for sharing!
I think the neck in front is a very distinctive Smith attribute and you shouldn't change that. These basses have proven themselves over time, no need to fix what's not...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-14-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,687
Posted By JonPaulsen
It's in Japan, so I don't know if it's...

It's in Japan, so I don't know if it's commisioned for sale from Mr. Jackson himself or whether it's a second owner who's cashing in. It's a significant pricetag, so someone is getting cashing in. To...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-14-2018, 02:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,687
Posted By JonPaulsen
Red face Ken Smith 2nd prototype for Anthony Jackson

I was just browsing Reverb when this bass caught my attention:
https://reverb.com/item/10544844-kensmith-anthony-jackson-6st-bass-proto-type-no-2

It is advertised as a Ken Smith Anthony Jackson...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-07-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,866
Posted By JonPaulsen
Fabolous!! :-) Great selling point, too,...

Fabolous!! :-)
Great selling point, too, actually. I've had a Warwick in the 90s and even back then it wasn't fun showing up at gigs with half a rain forrest strapped around my neck at gigs. I'm...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-07-2018, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,866
Posted By JonPaulsen
CITES and KS basses

Hi!
With the new CITES regulations that make it harder to import instruments with endangered woods, I was just wondering if Ken Smith Basses are built using any of the woods that are listed under...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-06-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,901
Posted By JonPaulsen
Then it was as I thought, then. :-) Thanks...

Then it was as I thought, then. :-)
Thanks again for the information!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-05-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,901
Posted By JonPaulsen
Hi again :-) The seller sendt the serial...

Hi again :-)
The seller sendt the serial number, which is 904405
He says there are no letters there, just those numbers (but I will double check when it arrives).
I was just wondering if there...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-05-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,901
Posted By JonPaulsen
Thanks a lot! I think it will compliment my...

Thanks a lot!
I think it will compliment my '90 BT6 in a very nice way.
Cheers, Jon-Inge
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-04-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,901
Posted By JonPaulsen
Just about to get an old Burner, most likely a...

Just about to get an old Burner, most likely a standard since it's a solid color. I just wanted to ask if the specs are the same for the BSRB and the Burners when it comes to body woods?
So,...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-01-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
I have had the bass for a couple of months now,...

I have had the bass for a couple of months now, and it's a really fantastic instrument! I have never personally played an instrument that is so even from string to string and up and down the neck....
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-28-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
Red face Lol Its definitely hardening, I know one of...

Lol
Its definitely hardening, I know one of our local builders is using it for his guitars. And I get a couple chances to test it out on those couple of swamp ash bodies first.

If I make salad...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-27-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
Thanks, I will look into it when I get it in...

Thanks, I will look into it when I get it in hand.
I'm not sure how to tell a thin not gloss lacquer from a varnish or oil finish, but is this something you can tell from the serial number?
I do...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-27-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
Thanks for the info!

I haven't received it yet, but I'm really anxious to get it. Hopefully it'll be on its way over here sometime during the week. I won't bother doing anything with the electronics as long as it works....
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-27-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
Oh well, I bought it anyway

hehe :D

Can't wait to get it!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-26-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,855
Posted By JonPaulsen
Question A '90 Ken Smith BT6G

I'm considering buying a koa BT6G from a pro in LA. It's for a two band eq, and I guess a varnish finish. Marado fingerboard?
I see the back of the neck is a bit worn through the finish, but I...
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