Smith Bass = Status Symbol?

[BobWankowski]

Form truly follows function for me and I say that having played and owned most of the "Status Symbol" basses since 1977. (Including 6 high end Alembics, 5 of which had neck problems.)

The Smith's sound right, play as if they were made for me and are expertly crafted and built to last. In my opinion they are a bargain the way they are priced as many of the "Status Symbol" basses cost easily twice as much.

I'd play the Smith's even if they were ugly. (Though I'm not unhappy they are not. )