Smith Bass Design and its History (The on-line Book in the making)

[Anton Hasias]

Hi Ken,

No need to tell you how much I appreciate your art of making basses.
I have a question concerning the finish of your basses either satin or high gloss.
I would like to hear the story of how have you arrived to find these finishes and the impact they have tone wise on Smith basses.
So please tell us about your "Secret Sauce".

Best regards

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Anton Hasias

Hi Ken,

No need to tell you how much I appreciate your art of making basses.
I have a question concerning the finish of your basses either satin or high gloss.
I would like to hear the story of how have you arrived to find these finishes and the impact they have tone wise on Smith basses.
So please tell us about your "Secret Sauce".

Best regards

Hey, if I tell you, it wont be a secret anymore, will it!..

"Loose lips sink ships"

[Anton Hasias]

Oh yes, I understand... The Secret Syndrome.
For sure is not the secret formula that I wanted, but just your history as a high end electric bass luthier.

Best regards

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Anton Hasias

Oh yes, I understand... The Sectet Syndrome.
For sure is not the secret formula that I wanted, but just your history as a high end electric bass luthier.

Best regards

Trial and error with various formulas available and mixing a few of them as well for the right ah.. flavor...

[Anton Hasias]

Nice, like the ancient alchemists you transform the warnish into gold.
I am sure the bass history will remember and will pay respect to this.

Best regards