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Old 07-31-2011, 06:17 PM
Steven Freitas Steven Freitas is offline
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Hi there.

I've been reading this forum for a few weeks now and decided
to hop on in. I'm not a musician by trade (actually, accounting
pays the bills here!). I've had an interest in Ken Smith basses
ever since I saw one of the first 6 string contra-basses played
by Anthony Jackson on the cover notes of Lee Ritenour's On the
Line album years ago. The more reading I did and having the
opportunity to play a Smith years ago kept the bug going for all
these years.

I toyed with the idea of building my own basses and actually did
build a 35" scale 6 which I play today. But never have I been
able to achieve the tonality that the real deal can do. I said to
myself that one day I will own a Ken Smith, hopefully within the
next few months I can make that a reality.

I have to be honest, the original body shape is what I'm drooling
over. I must say, the Smith has it's own unique look and considering
the posturing that many new boutique builders have been doing over
the years, IMO, nothing is like the original period. Ken, I think you
have sold me.

Thank you for allowing me to become part of this diverse group
and family of bass players.

Mahalo and Aloha

Steve
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:10 AM
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Steve, welcome.
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Old 08-01-2011, 12:57 PM
Steven Freitas Steven Freitas is offline
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Thanks for the welcome! Seems like a really good bunch
of people in here.
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:36 AM
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Welcome Steven !
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