Would you change a Smith?

[Roy Diza]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Another thing I would add. Ken has 40+ years experience with the DB. A DB is 1,000 times more sensitive than an electric bass. Do you think Ken has drawn from and utilized that knowledge and experience with DB's into the design of his electric basses? I'm bettin he would say he has done just that. Oh, and keep in mind, some of these DB's date back as far as the late 1700's. That's a major difference between Smith's and the Others.

+1 on the DB thing. I can see alot of classic influences in his designs.