Ken Smith Basses...News Update

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NEWS UPDATE

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P.A.P.A. ™
The Smith Pre-Amp/Practice Amp

For all Amplified Musical Instruments:

Featuring the New Smith 18v 3-Band EQ System powered by 9v batteries or adapter. The PreAmp includes our DIP system, Active/Passive ByPass Foot Switch, and seperate Volume Controls for Preamp and Practice Amp features and more..

Then	&	Now
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Ken's 1972 Recordings - Re-released! A Must for All Serious Bass Players! Click Here For Details		The Music never stops! Ken steps out after 15 years of retirement! Click Here for Details

SMITH STRINGS

Smith NPS Burner Bass Strings are NOW AVAILABLE in Taper Core Sets

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SMITH PARTS

Due to popular demand, KEN SMITH Original Parts are now being offered FOR SALE as they were prior to 1999. This includes Smith Bridges, Smith Soapbar Pickups, Smith BMT Circuits, as well as other proprietary parts. Custom Builders, Repairmen, and Consumers can now get the Original Smith parts as used on our World Famous SMITH BASSES. For information,

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proto-j by Ken Smith Design

Imported & Dist. by D'Andrea Inc.

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Jonathan Smith wins "Outstanding Musician Award"
in Jazz Band Competition. Click here for story



Ken Smith wins the Charles Ronaldo Memorial Golf Outing. Click Here for the full story

Check out the indepth story on Ken Smith “the Bass Player” in Bass Frontiers Magazine June 2000 issue (Vol. 7 No. 3 pg. 12)

Check out the indepth story about Ken Smith "the Bass Builder" in the March 2000 issue of Bass Player Magazine (p.96)


MELVIN DAVIS (Bass Virtuoso)
	Visited the Ken Smith Bass Factory on March 8, 2000, while on tour with Chaka Khan. He's picking up his brand new custom 7EG. (Click the Picture for info on Melvin's latest visit)


Al Turner 'The Burner' (Motown Studio Ace)
	On June 7th, 1999, Al Turner visited the factory to test out the new Black Tiger that he ordered at The NAMM Show in LA in January of 2000. (Click the Picture for info on Al Turner's latest visit)

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The Featured Wood of This Page:	Imbuia (Phoebe Porosa)
Origin:	Brazil
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) :	4.2 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification:	Medium Heavy
Where Used on Smith Basses:	Top & Backs, Cores & Features
Tone Produced on Smith Basses:	Bright High Mids w/ Strong Clear Bass
Stock Availability:	Ranging from Yellow Brown to Chocolate Brown
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock:	6-8 Years Acclimated (Kiln Dried)
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