The Ken Smith Club, Part 2

[ped]

Remember, if you are going from taper wound (like your original set) to non-tapered, you're going to need a bridge adjustment.

I haven't tried flats on my Smith, but I can guess that without the tapers and without the regular windings, some of that signature "Smith" sound is going to be missing.

But it's all about trying to get that sound that you hear in your head; so go for it and let us know how it turns out.

I don’t use taper rounds on my Smith. I picked up the 1984 bass just now - I was so keen to try it I took it straight into a pub, found a sofa and re-strung it there and then! Can’t wait to get it home and to try it properly. I love the satin finish on the bass though, and the neck is beautiful. I’ll post a NDB when I take some pics of my own.

 

[Nenor]

I don’t use taper rounds on my Smith. I picked up the 1984 bass just now - I was so keen to try it I took it straight into a pub, found a sofa and re-strung it there and then! Can’t wait to get it home and to try it properly. I love the satin finish on the bass though, and the neck is beautiful. I’ll post a NDB when I take some pics of my own.

Did you have a gig in that pub or you just jumped into the nearest open door for restring purposes only...? HaHaHa

 

[ped]

Did you have a gig in that pub or you just jumped into the nearest open door for restring purposes only...? HaHaHa

No gig, just somewhere to stretch out with a nice pint of golden ale and a vintage Smith

 

[bassmike2010]

No gig, just somewhere to stretch out with a nice pint of golden ale and a vintage Smith

Sounds like quality time with that special someone(thing).
Some guys have to make do.

 

[ped]

It’s here and I had a chance to play it last night. I posted a thread here NBD! Smith BT4 1984

 

[deepender]

It’s here and I had a chance to play it last night. I posted a thread here NBD! Smith BT4 1984

Congrats.

Enjoy.

 

[caasi91]

It’s here and I had a chance to play it last night. I posted a thread here NBD! Smith BT4 1984

Your Smith is so stunning in a subtle way. Congrats on that keeper!

Would you post your pics up on this thread as well?
Vintage Smiths are one of my fetishes.

 

[ped]

Sure thing, here you go!

 

[Jeff Sarsippius]

I love those peg covers!!!

I was gonna nab that Smith from Bass Gallery! You drove me to THIS in anguish, sir!

 

[deepender]

I love those peg covers!!!

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Sweet.

 

[Jeff Sarsippius]

Sweet.

Why, thank you: this is the pic I wassent of it in its case; it’s on its way from Bass Direct in the UK. When it comes, full pics will be taken!

 

[GHOST AT]

Sure thing, here you go!

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Beautiful Smith and it looks like it was built by Vinny Fodera!

 

[Jeff Sarsippius]

Beautiful Smith and it looks like it was built by Vinny Fodera!

An awesome find, indeed.

 

[ped]

Beautiful Smith and it looks like it was built by Vinny Fodera!

The first 200 were, in part, most but not all. Either way, Ken is the master in my eyes

 

[GHOST AT]

The first 200 were, in part, most but not all. Either way, Ken is the master in my eyes

Vinny Fodera ,Ken Smith Stuart Spector Michael Tobias and Mike Pedulla are all masters and its a bummer that a couple have already retired, but good to know most of these guys wonderful designs will live on long after they are retired!

 

[Jeff Sarsippius]

And the Smith came! A used 2017 white tiger!! Cat not included.

 

[deepender]

And the Smith came! A used 2017 white tiger!! Cat not included.

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Nice.

 

[les_king]

And the Smith came! A used 2017 white tiger!! Cat not included.

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great..

 

[deepender]

My Black Tiger will be in church again this Sunday.

 

[deepender]

Today's office.

First time with in ears.

Laid a few eggs in the first service.

(I'll blame it in not having the balance right).