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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-15-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,574
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Back from the lab

As some of you here know, I recently bought a used Smith bass from Ebay that I really liked, even with it's issues caused by previous owners. Well, today I took it to Ken's shop for strings and a set...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-12-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,498
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Thank you so much.:) I will call to make a formal...

Thank you so much.:) I will call to make a formal appointment but I'm looking to come on Monday or Tuesday this week if that's ok. I'll be in Philly anyway. Owning this bass is turning out to be a...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-12-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,498
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Yes, those are the strings. I'll be ordering on...

Yes, those are the strings. I'll be ordering on Monday morning and thank you for the assistance.
I really need to say that even without a proper set up, I can not put this bass down! It sounds...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-11-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,498
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Thanks Ken, I'm sorry I didn't go into detail...

Thanks Ken, I'm sorry I didn't go into detail because I didn't have the bass right in front of me and I didn't want to keep you on the phone since you weren't feeling well. I hope you are recovering...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-11-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,498
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Can't play yet

Hello everyone

Just thought I'd resurrect an old thread to see if I could get some help.
I finally got my BSR5MW and while I love the way it sounds, I can't play it yet because I'm missing the...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-07-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,753
Posted By Gerry Sivers
The customer service on this forum is second to...

The customer service on this forum is second to none!:)
I believe it has /had an oil finish and will place my order asap!
Lol, it was supposed to come Ups 4 day ground and was re scheduled probably...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-07-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,753
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Thank you both so much! That's just what I was...

Thank you both so much! That's just what I was looking for. Matches perfectly!
I spoke to the seller again and he told me that he ordered replacement Smith pots and had them professionally...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-06-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,753
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Pre-amp pic please

Hello everyone, I just got my bass and I need a little help. I found a receipt in the case for replacement pots. This made me wonder if I have the original pre-amp. I can't seem to upload a pic...
Forum: Smith Strings 07-02-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,595
Posted By Gerry Sivers
I think I'll try the compressors. I just broke my...

I think I'll try the compressors. I just broke my second set of DR Lo riders.:( They were only 4 months old and the G string broke in the space between the 2 piece bridge again. Shame too because 4...
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 07-02-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,316
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Well said!:)

Well said!:)
Forum: Latin Corner 07-02-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,083
Posted By Gerry Sivers
I sure will! I know you all have seen them before...

I sure will! I know you all have seen them before but I feel like that guy in "Full Metal Jacket"....."This is my Ken Smith Bass! There are many like it but this one is mine"....ect.:D
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 07-02-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,316
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Ken, your Smith circuits must be something else!...

Ken, your Smith circuits must be something else! Hazlab right? I hope I'm allowed to mention this but on another forum, we were asked for our opinions on a new bass that was a bolt on, double passive...
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 07-02-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,316
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Great, I was hoping that would be the case! I saw...

Great, I was hoping that would be the case! I saw the 3 knobs and guessed that the mid control was missing. I was not surprised to hear another great sounding Smith bass but clarity in the note...
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 07-02-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,316
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Thanks for posting that amazing display! Anyone...

Thanks for posting that amazing display! Anyone know if that's a Bolt on or neck through? I'm still new to the Smith line and can't tell yet.
I did not think that level of clarity could come from...
Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design 06-30-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
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Views: 26,340
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Overall, I still liked it. GC is notorious for...

Overall, I still liked it. GC is notorious for defiling good instruments. They used to let me go in just to set up the Warwicks.
The clips I've heard of this bass even before trying one out were...
Forum: Latin Corner 06-30-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,083
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Yep, my first Smith bass will be a BSRMW5.

Yep, my first Smith bass will be a BSRMW5.
Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design 06-30-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
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Views: 26,340
Posted By Gerry Sivers
I just played one of these for the first time...

I just played one of these for the first time last week at Guitar Center over here (they finally got one) and found it to be a good Fender like instrument. It played as well as the American Deluxe 5...
Forum: Latin Corner 06-30-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,083
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Nice rim shot Ken! There are styles such as...

Nice rim shot Ken! There are styles such as Afro-Cuban and Timba, which I'm sure you know can envolve slap style. I like funk slap style but it is the first genre peole go to when they slap. There's...
Forum: Latin Corner 06-30-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,083
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Latin Anyone?

Hola everyone, I'm a big fan of Latin styles! My favorite Latin player to date is Oscar Stagnaro. I've been through "The Latin Bass Book" and "Afro Cuban Slap Bass Lines". I'm not the greatest...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-29-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,203
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Thanks for the welcome people. Thanks for the...

Thanks for the welcome people. Thanks for the heads up Oren, lol. The brand of humor here is a bit sophisticated for me but I'm sure I'll catch on!
Grits....mmmm
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-29-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,203
Posted By Gerry Sivers
Hello fellow bass players

Hello everyone, nice place you have here. I'm originally from Barbados but grew up here in New Jersey. I've been playing bass as a passionate hobby for about 8 years now. I'm strictly a groove player...
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