Older instruments sound better, ate this true and why

There is a 1980 k. smith #13 on eBay for 7k if anyone wants to try a vintage smith & let us know how it's aged

What type of glue do you guys use on smith basses? Is it similar to the 192 gram hide glue used on double basses?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Joshua phelps

What type of glue do you guys use on smith basses? Is it similar to the 192 gram hide glue used on double basses?

We use Titebond II now. Before 1992 we used Titebond, the only one they had. We tried some Fingerboards glued with Hide Glue in the early 90's but in some climates, that will not be as stable with warm sweaty hands playing up and down the neck as well. The Titebond keeps the bass together just fine. No real magic here, just really good glue joints.