Ken Smith Basses Tone Making!!

[Bob Faulkner]

Smith basses have a tone you typically won't find in most other basses. Having said that, the versatility of the EQ on Smith basses is incredible. I've been able to dial in so many different tones it's scary. I will say that I've been unable to get a "Fender" tone out of it. That, in my opinion, is a good thing. I generally dislike Fenders and their sound. If I wanted a Fender tone I would be playing a Fender. Nothing irritates me more than people trying to force a Fender tone as the definition of bass tone.. It may be for some people, but it's not my idea of bass tone.

[Steve_M]

Originally Posted by Bob Faulkner

Nothing irritates me more than people trying to force a Fender tone as the definition of bass tone.. It may be for some people, but it's not my idea of bass tone.

+1

Many basses I've tried have been equal to Fenders in terms of being heard in the mix. I've yet to own a Fender myself - came close recently but ended up with a far more superior and better sounding instrument than the flawed creations from Fullerton in the 70's.

[SongJinYoung]

Thanks Bob and Steve, You point it!!
I ordered the Navigator Jazz bass made by ESP
It's expensive jazz bass

And I save my $$ for another SM bass!!, BSR EG or TNE
Thanks a lot

[Paul Phillips]

Wow!! Bob mighty strong words you say about Fender my friend!, I have been playing Smith basses for over 12 years now and i think they are Beautiful instruments and sound just as beautiful!.But I do think Fender does have a " Bass sound" !!!!, After all don`t we owe Leo a little more respect for getting us where we are now!! ELECTRIC!!!!!

[Bob Faulkner]

Ford made the Model T. And I'm grateful for the advance he gave mankind. But, that doesn't mean I want to drive one or drive a car that performs like one.

[Keiichi Miyamoto]

Dear SongJinYoung.
I'm Keiichi Miyamoto from Japan.

At first, I think your English is very very better than mine. (**)

Regarding Slap sound, I have just talking about this in Talk Bass Forum.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...=328189&page=4

And my sound sample is;
http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~amurita/bass1.html
How do you think about it?

I think the PU balance between Front and Rear gives hints me to obtain better (I mean generic or popular(FenderLike?)) slap sound with Ken Smith Bass.

;==
My Ken Smith BSR6TNE is, Black Tiger Elite 6 strings.
Crotch Walnut Top&Back with Tiger Maple core.
5pc Thru Neck with Ebony Fingereboard.

Recorded with;
Onboard EQ is All flat.
PU Balancer is on its center detent position.
PU Para/Seri select sw is both parallel.

Just one thing.
I set the rear PU height a little bit lower than default.
So, front PU sound is bigger than rear's even if the balancer is positioned center.
This setting gives me fatter sound, growl thumb and puncy pull.

It's just the example.

Keiichi Miyamoto from Japan.

[SongJinYoung]

Originally Posted by Keiichi Miyamoto

Dear SongJinYoung.
I'm Keiichi Miyamoto from Japan.

At first, I think your English is very very better than mine. (**)

Regarding Slap sound, I have just talking about this in Talk Bass Forum.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...=328189&page=4

And my sound sample is;
http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~amurita/bass1.html
How do you think about it?

I think the PU balance between Front and Rear gives hints me to obtain better (I mean generic or popular(FenderLike?)) slap sound with Ken Smith Bass.

;==
My Ken Smith BSR6TNE is, Black Tiger Elite 6 strings.
Crotch Walnut Top&Back with Tiger Maple core.
5pc Thru Neck with Ebony Fingereboard.

Recorded with;
Onboard EQ is All flat.
PU Balancer is on its center detent position.
PU Para/Seri select sw is both parallel.

Just one thing.
I set the rear PU height a little bit lower than default.
So, front PU sound is bigger than rear's even if the balancer is positioned center.
This setting gives me fatter sound, growl thumb and puncy pull.

It's just the example.

Keiichi Miyamoto from Japan.

Oh Hi Keiichi Miyamoto!!

Thank you very much for the tips
(And Thanks for the great performance)

Are You in Japan??

My brother (26 years old) lives in Kobe, Japan.
So I can buy some stuff in digimart
I'm very glad to meet you!!

I will try your tips today

I have played BSR TNE
It's best!!!

But I love My MW so I will try and try again

Your recourd was only BSR TNE and DI BOX??

or adding Amp head, another preamp, dinamic outboard(like dbx160, CL1B)

So growl, So Punch!!

and I think to order ESP Navigater Jazz 300LTD in Japan

If I make sound like this, I can't order.

Thanks Keiichi Miyamoto

SongJinYoung from Korea