Ken Smith Saddles circa 1992 vs eg. 2014

[Dave Itterly]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Sure, why not? You press down metal strings on metal frets so why not anchor the strings on brass at both ends. If you want all wood, get a violin or double bass or cello. Don't get a viola!

So your electric basses are suitable for rock music and heavy metal? And pop music like Katy Perry of somebody? I mean the type of instrument a recording artist would use for the live or recorded performance? I ask because those are the styles I most relate to.

I sort of like black gothic basses sometimes, but I haven't seen a picture of yousr. I did look several times, but I'm not sure.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Dave Itterly

So your electric basses are suitable for rock music and heavy metal? And pop music like Katy Perry of somebody? I mean the type of instrument a recording artist would use for the live or recorded performance? I ask because those are the styles I most relate to.

I sort of like black gothic basses sometimes, but I haven't seen a picture of yousr. I did look several times, but I'm not sure.

No paint, all natural wood on the basses we make. Good for what kind of music? Bb is Bb, the beat or words do not matter. Sound is sound. Turn up the amp for louder or down for softer and plenty of room for EQ on a Smith bass. Pros that play all styles in all countries around the world BUY our basses so I guess they just 'work'.

[Dave Itterly]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

No paint, all natural wood on the basses we make. Good for what kind of music? Bb is Bb, the beat or words do not matter. Sound is sound. Turn up the amp for louder or down for softer and plenty of room for EQ on a Smith bass. Pros that play all styles in all countries around the world BUY our basses so I guess they just 'work'.

So are your basses good for country music too? I am not a country fan but I am interested in this, and if I recall, it's the most popular music in the U.S. I think I meet you a few times back in the 90's but forgot to ask then. I don't remember the exact year but you were still in Brooklyn but it may have been during your move to Pennsylvania. It's just too long ago. Sorry.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Dave Itterly

So are your basses good for country music too? I am not a country fan but I am interested in this, and if I recall, it's the most popular music in the U.S. I think I meet you a few times back in the 90's but forgot to ask then. I don't remember the exact year but you were still in Brooklyn but it may have been during your move to Pennsylvania. It's just too long ago. Sorry.

Brooklyn in the 90s? Not me. I was in Manhattan till 1995 and then in Pa.

Many country artists are and have been backed up with a Smith bass, Reba, Tanya Tucker, Boots Randolph with Tim Smith on bass, David Allen Coe, Lori Morgan etc.. Most of them I have seen in concert and the bass cut right thru..

Gospel players, Latin players, Greek players, Japanese players.. lol... Bb is Bb. Doesn't matter the music. We make professional basses. I don't care who uses them.

Phil Lesh bought 3, John Entwistle bought one, Stanley Clarke BOUGHT 4 basses from me and so on..

Please let me know when this Audition is over!.. Please..

One last comment on this is that many Smith players are professionals and do not spend time on Forums or YouTube. They are busy touring and making 'real' records. Like them, for 20 years my personal tax return said 'Professional Musician' as what I did for a living. I make tools for guys that need them because, I know what they need having been there personally.

[Dave Itterly]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Brooklyn in the 90s? Not me. I was in Manhattan till 1995 and then in Pa.

Many country artists are and have been backed up with a Smith bass, Reba, Tanya Tucker, Boots Randolph with Tim Smith on bass, David Allen Coe, Lori Morgan etc.. Most of them I have seen in concert and the bass cut right thru..

Gospel players, Latin players, Greek players, Japanese players.. lol... Bb is Bb. Doesn't matter the music. We make professional basses. I don't care who uses them.

Phil Lesh bought 3, John Entwistle bought one, Stanley Clarke BOUGHT 4 basses from me and so on..

Please let me know when this Audition is over!.. Please..

One last comment on this is that many Smith players are professionals and do not spend time on Forums or YouTube. They are busy touring and making 'real' records. Like them, for 20 years my personal tax return said 'Professional Musician' as what I did for a living. I make tools for guys that need them because, I know what they need having been there personally.

Ken....I am only kidding around. lol. I knew it was Manhattan. I actually meet you in Washington. I used to work for Henry and Mark in the machine shop. Do you remember them? I think at that time you were talking about moving to Pennsylvannia. I only worked there until 1994 though.

That is a very impressive list of customers.