Pics I found..

[Ken Smith]

Here's two more but on the first pic you can only see my C-Extension and scroll sticking up on the back right side. Also, my left hand fingering as I Pizz with my Bow up. That's the Martini of which I have fond memories of. The second pic with me and my first carved bass while still in High School.

[Anselm Hauke]

hi ken
nice thread, thanks for the pics.
do you have some more?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Anselm Hauke

hi ken
nice thread, thanks for the pics.
do you have some more?

I didn't even know I had these until recently.. Lol

If I find more I will post them.

[Ken Smith]

Just found another picture on line taken just a week ago on stage just before the downbeat..



That's the old Mittenwald Bass, 'La Fenice' with the Bollbach C-extension. I had to use an amp for one tune (Theme from Rocky) and that's the only Bass I currently have fitted for my pickup. I have the new Pirastro Passione Strings on the Bass and also used my P.A.P.A. preamp to get the tone needed as they wanted an Electric bass sound. The SWR Basic Black AMP belonged to a local school they borrowed it from at my request. This saved them the extra fee for Cartage or a 'doubling fee' if I had brought a Smith Bass and also saved my back from having to carry it......

[Terry McDougal]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

I had to use an amp for one tune (Theme from Rocky) and that's the only Bass I currently have fitted for my pickup. I have the new Pirastro Passione Strings on the Bass and also used my P.A.P.A. preamp to get the tone needed as they wanted an Electric bass sound. The SWR Basic Black AMP belonged to a local school they borrowed it from at my request. This saved them the extra free for Cartage or a 'doubling fee' if I had brought a Smith Bass and also saved my back from having to carry it......

Great picture Ken. At first I thought it must be your son.
So, you played the part on DB because they would have had to pay you extra to bring a bass guitar?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Terry McDougal

Great picture Ken. At first I thought it must be your son.
So, you played the part on DB because they would have had to pay you extra to bring a bass guitar?

One instrument is regular pay. A second instrument is 'a double' (not double), about 15-20% extra fee. An Amp is cartage as well and a back breaker to carry. I told them to get me an Amp and I'll get the job done on my DB. Also, switching basses on a small tight stage might hold up the Orchestra or get something broken if I have an accident. Also, it's two instruments for someone to knock over as most other non-bass playing musicians are idiots about walking on stage with a Bass there.

Really, for one tune would you bring an Amp and BG if you could do it on the DB?

It went just fine. The Drums were across the stage and Orchestra Players in general are clueless about playing on top of the beat in a rhythm section so why bother with the extra gear anyway?

[Thomas Erickson]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Orchestra Players in general are clueless about playing on top of the beat in a rhythm section so why bother with the extra gear anyway?

Zing.