Years ago, during my jazz fusion days, I went balls out, and had a Ken Smith Melvin Davis Signature 7-string built for me. Plugged in live, that thing was like holding thunder in your hands.
Now I get to see the fellow that took an hour of his time talking with me about the right strings for my new Conklin seven string fretless Bass.new,,,,,,well a 1996 that is. Wow I had NO Idea about Smith Basses until today.Wow what a kind and wonderful fellow ken was to me.
I took delivery of my first Ken Smith today, a BSR 5 string with bubinga top. All I can say is....I wish I would have bought a KS bass sooner! Believe the hype....
Incredible Bass! My Smith 5 has been my 1st team Ax since 1998. Ken has always been accessible and reliable. He did an overhaul on it in 2012(fret job, preamp etc.) in a timely manner and it's still "brand new."
Never owned one, but your basses are the best, period. I met Anthony and held the Thompson bass, tuned to A, in a dark nightclub. ALL your basses have that Smith Sound. I was with Elgin when he bought his 6. God bless you for what you do.
Years ago (2003-ish) I was in Avenue Guitars in Edmonton. They had a Ken Smith 6 string there, so I picked it up and started playing it. What seemed like a mere 10 minutes was apparently a half hour, and the tone of the instrument had garnered me a sizeable audience in the store. I didn’t have the 6k at the time to shell out for it, but I got the model number in case I did one day. I eventually lost the info, unfortunately. Regardless, that was the finest instrument I’ve ever played. It sounded like a fine classical guitar down an octave. Absolutely unbelievable. One day.
Got a 6 string a few months ago. Clearly an investment. Love the feel and playability. Had to work up to the desired string height, but now its...can you say...Money???
I love bass luthier’s man. It’s all about how they make their basses. There’s so many great luthiers out there too. I play guitar as well, but guitarists, they don’t really explore to find good guitar makers. They pretty much all stick to Fender, Gibson, PRS, etc. basically guitars made in factories on a line. But bass players, we love those smaller shops with a handful of peoples that make superior quality instruments by hand.
Of all of the videos out there of people playing Ken Smith basses, I have yet to find a video of Ken Smith himself playing one of his own basses. Anyone here seen such a video??
I remember the 1st 6 string bass that I ever picked up and it was a Ken Smith Bass. That bass was the only 6 string bass that I liked and I absolutely hate 6 string basses.
If it weren't for Carl Thompson & Stuart Spector, Ken Smith basses wouldn't exist.. Vinny Fodera was also a key part of the recipe as he was sculpting Ken's basses back in the early days.. The best basses in the world are made by Smith, Fodera, Spector, & Warwick.. That being said I play an Ibanez bass..
Hi master Im living in america , about 6 years and im save money all months for one bass for my life, can i meet you when i buy one in your store pls ? Sorry fabric ? ...
Fodera simply copy Ken Smith creation. I had a Fodera bass for 11 years, so I KNOW what I talk about. Let me see.... Ebony Finger board and radius, neck-thru system, tone block, bridge, laminated neck with 3 or 5 pieces, and much more. Who created all listed here is Ken Smith....
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Of all the basses that I've ever played or owned, in my very humble opinion, nothing on earth can touch a Ken Smith!
Years ago, during my jazz fusion days, I went balls out, and had a Ken Smith Melvin Davis Signature 7-string built for me. Plugged in live, that thing was like holding thunder in your hands.
Now I get to see the fellow that took an hour of his time talking with me about the right strings for my new Conklin seven string fretless Bass.new,,,,,,well a 1996 that is. Wow I had NO Idea about Smith Basses until
today.Wow what a kind and wonderful fellow ken was to me.
I took delivery of my first Ken Smith today, a BSR 5 string with bubinga top. All I can say is....I wish I would have bought a KS bass sooner! Believe the hype....
Love my Smith Bass! Going on Ten years, absolutely no issues, great sound.
My biggest issue is that I want a 3rd one!
Incredible Bass! My Smith 5 has been my 1st team Ax since 1998. Ken has always been accessible and reliable. He did an overhaul on it in 2012(fret job, preamp etc.) in a timely manner and it's still "brand new."
So happy to see a picture of my favorite Electric Bass G.O.A.T Anthony Jackson on the walls of the Ken Smith HQ 😎
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
My Black Tiger is a thing of beauty. I wish I made more time to play it, but everytime I do, OH MY GOD!
Never owned one, but your basses are the best, period. I met Anthony and held the Thompson bass, tuned to A, in a dark nightclub. ALL your basses have that Smith Sound. I was with Elgin when he bought his 6. God bless you for what you do.
I want and need a 4-string Ken Smith. I played a couple and was, totally, blown away. Nothing compares!! One day and soon!
Salute Ken!
Years ago (2003-ish) I was in Avenue Guitars in Edmonton. They had a Ken Smith 6 string there, so I picked it up and started playing it. What seemed like a mere 10 minutes was apparently a half hour, and the tone of the instrument had garnered me a sizeable audience in the store. I didn’t have the 6k at the time to shell out for it, but I got the model number in case I did one day. I eventually lost the info, unfortunately. Regardless, that was the finest instrument I’ve ever played. It sounded like a fine classical guitar down an octave. Absolutely unbelievable. One day.
Ken is Tesla in bass world to me! Big respect!
Got a 6 string a few months ago. Clearly an investment. Love the feel and playability. Had to work up to the desired string height, but now its...can you say...Money???
The tone is there!!!!!!!🙏
I love bass luthier’s man.
It’s all about how they make their basses. There’s so many great luthiers out there too.
I play guitar as well, but guitarists, they don’t really explore to find good guitar makers. They pretty much all stick to Fender, Gibson, PRS, etc. basically guitars made in factories on a line. But bass players, we love those smaller shops with a handful of peoples that make superior quality instruments by hand.
I really miss my Black Tiger 5, easily the best bass that I've ever played!!! There is nothing like a Smith!
Of all of the videos out there of people playing Ken Smith basses, I have yet to find a video of Ken Smith himself playing one of his own basses. Anyone here seen such a video??
The Salazar Law Firm Atlanta If you have Instagram or Facebook he posts new bases, he does play them for a bit to show the sound.
Amazing basses!I'm a big fan.Cheers from Brazil 👏🏻
beautiful basses, why you guys don't upload more videos about your basses and its features?, so we can hear the amazing sound of them.
By far the best Bass worldwide!
I remember the 1st 6 string bass that I ever picked up and it was a Ken Smith Bass. That bass was the only 6 string bass that I liked and I absolutely hate 6 string basses.
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Yes! ...getting my Black Tiger soon!!!!!
Defenately unique...
best bass ever!!!! unique slap sound!! sooner or later Ill buy a new one!
I hope i can hv one
I love the sound, one day I will get one.
Eugene Smiley
If it weren't for Carl Thompson & Stuart Spector, Ken Smith basses wouldn't exist.. Vinny Fodera was also a key part of the recipe as he was sculpting Ken's basses back in the early days.. The best basses in the world are made by Smith, Fodera, Spector, & Warwick.. That being said I play an Ibanez bass..
Headknocker I’ve played Smith and alembic and in my more mature years I’m basically settled on a Yamaha 6 and a good ol p bass.
Carl Thompson is the best !
Today it sadly seems every producer is asking for a dull Pbass sound instead of any sophisticated active instrument.
Ken knows his basses are the best on the market with the most amazing tone, he can be proud and cocky. Respect Mr Smith !
Someday...maybe a white tiger 5...
*Magnífico* :)
best basses in history!
Ken Smith is my main bass!
...what he said!👍
The best bass out there I alway be a family of the smith
I would literally give my right leg for a 6 string White Tiger....😍😍😍😍. All I dream of.
One day I will own one again
Just love mine. Nothing like it!
smith all the way
Hi master Im living in america , about 6 years and im save money all months for one bass for my life, can i meet you when i buy one in your store pls ? Sorry fabric ? ...
Id buy one if i have the money
Not only are their basses awesome, their bass strings are so good that there simply isn't any reason at all to ever buy any other bass strings.
Fodera simply copy Ken Smith creation. I had a Fodera bass for 11 years, so I KNOW what I talk about. Let me see.... Ebony Finger board and radius, neck-thru system, tone block, bridge, laminated neck with 3 or 5 pieces, and much more. Who created all listed here is Ken Smith....
I Ken't Smith, it's priceless but too expensive for me :(
I own 2. Its like playing a sleeping Lion ....don't wake it up!!!!!
Ken Smith basses are amazing but they are not the most versatile instruments out there....
ja ja - over pay over rate !!! he is a lier