I actually only recently got my Smith, so I haven't taken it out too much. I didn't any derogatory comments about the look however I was told that the sound was very clear and cut through quite nicely. I get more comments about playing six strings. If you are interested in hearing the smith recorded check out this bands myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/urheimat
The song "Unborn Star" was recorded with the Smith and the other one was done with my old Dingwall.
If you are interested you can check out my other band Nebucadnezzer.
http://www.myspace.com/nebucadnezzer