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Originally Posted by Michele Hobbs
Hi,
I've always loved and admired the workmanship of Ken Smith basses, but had decided that the Ken Smith tone was not for me. I've been searching for a 6-string bass for about two years with no luck.
After a run of 35" scale basses, one brand really tweaked my shoulder, so I decided to limit it to 34" scale...bringing me back to Smith. I played one in a shop and could not put it down.
Finally, I pounced on a 2001 BSR6EG (cocobolo, walnut, maple)...I love it! It is kinda heavy for me, but again, I can't put it down. I'm now wondering what wood combos I'd want in a 5-string Smith  . In the mean time, I MUST find a wider strap.
Anyway, I play with metro-Detriot area bands. Being a J bass fan, I own some Fenders and a Sadowsky, playing primarily through Markbass and Bergantino stuff. I've recently acquired a Mesa Boogie Carbine M6, so we'll see how that works out.
Lookin' forward to participating.
-Michele Hobbs |
Hi Michele! Great to have you here. Yes, cocobolo is a heavy wood but a great tone wood too. I've always said, "If it plays, feels and sounds great, but is heavy?" Ask me if I care.
I'm not a bit surprised you came back around to a Smith. The 6EG you have with that wood combination is about as good as it gets, so, I'm not surprised you can't put it down. Get yourself a Comfort Strap; you'll be happy.
