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Old 01-17-2008, 09:52 AM
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Default Ken Smith Desiged 705 + LMKII

As most of you know the KSDs are designed and setup by Ken Smith - and too great effect. These are tone monsters IMO.

The attached clipped from Dec 16, 2007 - Ownings Mill Md.

KSD705 + LMKII + Bag End 4x10 + 15 Nahas = (listen to attached clip)

The KSDs have are totally different smith (designed) basses.
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Old 01-17-2008, 09:57 AM
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As most of you know the KSDs are designed and setup by Ken Smith - and too great effect. These are tone monsters IMO.

The attached clipped from Dec 16, 2007 - Ownings Mill Md.

KSD705 + LMKII + Bag End 4x10 + 15 Nahas = (listen to attached clip)

The KSDs have are totally different smith (designed) basses.
Set-up? NO.. Designed by? Yes

It is a Brooklyn Gear product. We never see them unless BG brings them over for testing or trouble shooting? When designing a new model is the other time we are involved but they have some other people for setting them up in NY.
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Old 01-17-2008, 03:42 PM
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Default KSD Setups

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/KSD/ksd_test.htm

The above link lead me to believe all the KSDs where test by you - but now I see you only check "A selected few".
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Old 01-17-2008, 07:29 PM
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http://www.kensmithbasses.com/KSD/ksd_test.htm

The above link lead me to believe all the KSDs where test by you - but now I see you only check "A selected few".
"Ken and crew test and adjust "a portion" of every production run of the KSD's to ensure the 'Smith' feel and sound is included in the 'mix'."

This was mainly in the beginning when the Basses first came out. After the first year, it was no longer necessary for BG to bring Basses here unless they had a problem to troubleshoot.
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Old 01-17-2008, 07:35 PM
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I just updated the Web page where that statement was posted.

"Ken and crew 'tested' and 'adjusted' a portion of the first 'few production runs' of the KSD's to ensure the 'Smith' feel and sound 'was 'included in the 'mix'."

Ok, I hope this clears up any confusion on the matter. Thank's for bringing it to my attention.
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