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I want to apologize, my post sounded a bit snarky and I didn't mean it to be. Based on the fact that the neck craddle of the vertigo doesn't fit and the picture you posted, I did really believe my question was a bit hopeful and the answer would be no..I order it from Bass strings online, great price too, TB members get special treatment!
No need to apologize.
Jason is great! I visited his shop a year and a half ago and got me a Vertigo to go with my Smith BSR4WT. Very cool guy AND a fellow Smith lover.
I would like to try a set of flats on my BSR6GN it is a fretted bass, can anyone offer their suggestions? I've regularly used Labella DTFs, TIs and chromes on other basses but not sure what route to go here....
Hi everyone, if anyone wants to here a Burner in a jazz context, check out this recording with did my jazz trio, gives a pretty good idea of the sound, enjoy 
Still loving this bass, shame it tends to sit a bit more horizontally that I'd like when playing standing, still need to find a strap that'll fix this
Still loving this bass, shame it tends to sit a bit more horizontally that I'd like when playing standing, still need to find a strap that'll fix this
A couple of things will fix that. Yes a grippy wide strap... But also lighter weight tuners! Remove a few ounces from the headstock really makes a difference.
I may have to go that way indeed, because the bass isn't really light so a grippy strap feels like it puts too much pressure on the shoulder. I've been using a neotech strap, not grippy at all but the fact that it's a bit elastic allows me to put pressure on the body of the bass with my right forearm without putting too much strain on my shoulder.
Do you know if there's a direct replacement for the tuners ?
Thank you for your answer, would really love to find a solution to his problem, because otherwise this bass is really really great
Do you know if there's a direct replacement for the tuners ?
Thank you for your answer, would really love to find a solution to his problem, because otherwise this bass is really really great
I may have to go that way indeed, because the bass isn't really light so a grippy strap feels like it puts too much pressure on the shoulder. I've been using a neotech strap, not grippy at all but the fact that it's a bit elastic allows me to put pressure on the body of the bass with my right forearm without putting too much strain on my shoulder.
Do you know if there's a direct replacement for the tuners ?
Thank you for your answer, would really love to find a solution to his problem, because otherwise this bass is really really great
I believe hipshot ultralights 3/8 are on the burners.
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Removing one tuning post (I suggest the G string because the lower string weights more on its own) will give the idea of what it will be like with the ultralites.
Received the Mono sleeve for my BSR6 from Jason at Bass strings online. Excellent fit.
Still would like some opinions on flats for a fretted 6...
Still would like some opinions on flats for a fretted 6...
Hi everyone, if anyone wants to here a Burner in a jazz context, check out this recording with did my jazz trio, gives a pretty good idea of the sound, enjoy
Still loving this bass, shame it tends to sit a bit more horizontally that I'd like when playing standing, still need to find a strap that'll fix this
Sounds great!
Please welcome the newest member to the Ken Smith Club, ME!!!!!!! Finally arrived, but I made it!!
Hey guys. I've had my Smith for about 5/6 years now but never posted here.
Im surprised at the lack of activity in this club....
98 CRV-5
Quilted Maple top and back.
The core is Mahogany with a Pau Ferro fretboard.
(Crappy pics taken with Galaxy S5)
Im surprised at the lack of activity in this club....
98 CRV-5
Quilted Maple top and back.
The core is Mahogany with a Pau Ferro fretboard.
(Crappy pics taken with Galaxy S5)
That doesn't look like a Smith to me...
Cocobolo 6 in the middle. Will have detailed completed pix next week.
Cocobolo 6 in the middle. Will have detailed completed pix next week.
I liked the White Tiger bass so much I had to have the Black Tiger....will it ever end?
The wood pattern is sick!!!! That's a stunning looking bass.
I'll trade you my wife and two kids for it!!! Free shipping, too!
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Having this bass for 6 months now and absolutely love it to death. With the current prices of some high end basses...being able to get a new one of these for substantially under 6k or a used one under 4K seems like such a bargain.
I do wish Ken was willing to give the option of a more tradition pickup spacing as well. Has anyone approached him on this issue?
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Ken is offering an optional 19mm on 5 & 6. Personally, I feel a 19mm 6 string could double function as a navy aircraft carrier.
