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Comparing a Ken Smith, the new Smith Inspired F Bass Deluxe, and a Standard BN5 

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@DoghouseFunkBlaster65
@DoghouseFunkBlaster65 8 месяцев назад
FYI, George Furlanetto had that trademark design and shape with neck-through bodies, oil-finished figured maple and Padauk back in the early 80's, LONG before Ken Smith's instruments became popular almost a decade later. He switched to bolt-on necks as he claimed that the instruments produced better sustain and clarity throughout their tonal range. His original instruments had Bartolini pickups until he developed his own unique line which you see today. I used to visit his little shop in Hamilton, Ontario on King William Street when it was called 'The Guitar Clinic' before he moved to a larger space in the industrial part of Hamilton's North end where he expanded his business and production line. His instruments inspired me to take up woodworking in college. George is truly a master craftsman. 🙏
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 8 месяцев назад
Agreed - George is a master! And a true gentleman!
@DangerNoodle-yw8yt
@DangerNoodle-yw8yt 5 месяцев назад
Ken Smith was making basses in the early 80's as well. Vinnie Fodera helped out in the workshop back then, too.
@jasonbonilla8928
@jasonbonilla8928 9 месяцев назад
Good point on the thing about pickup placement, i dont think anyone would really get angry about it, I mean shoot if you look at it, both Spector and Sadowsky nabbed those pickup placements for basses of theirs as well, Spector, Ken Smith, and Fodera all worked with or for one another at some point, it's only natural for ideas to blend together.
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
You'd be surprised the things people can get upset about. 🤣
@Bassic778
@Bassic778 9 месяцев назад
That Smith-inspired F Bass Deluxe looks and sounds great, but nothing can touch a Ken Smith in my humble opinion!!! Whenever I see a Ken Smith video, I miss the Black Tiger 5 I had many years ago and still regret selling it!!!
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
I don't disagree - the Smith definitely has it's own thing going on.
@TeepleBass
@TeepleBass 9 месяцев назад
I prefer the standard BN5 but found the “slap” tone of the inspired BN5 to be really great as well. Next to both F Bass, the Smith sounds a bit anemic with a midrange I’m not super fond of. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tlingit
@tlingit 9 месяцев назад
Donovan, you described the tones of the basses PERFECTLY! I strongly prefer the conventional BN5's tone; it is more versatile and useable in more songs. Next I like the BN5 deluxe with alternate pickup placements. It is more versatile and far more usable than the Smith. The Smith has a chirpy, novelty tone that's nice to hear once in awhile, but I definitely would NOT want that tone in all the songs I play. BTW, I don't like "Smith-inspired" as a name for the model. Grumpy Smith should NOT be the one immortalized in Furlanetto's work! How 'bout the "FBass BN5 FSE Deluxe" (FSE = FretSpot Exclusive).
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
I agree with your assessment in that the Smith is a nice change of pace, but couldn't be my daily driver. Still looking for that new name... :D
@bassace854
@bassace854 10 месяцев назад
BN5 all day and twice on Sunday
@bassimprovjams3772
@bassimprovjams3772 6 месяцев назад
A 5 string Smith is a dream bass for me !!
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 6 месяцев назад
I get it!
@telecasterbear
@telecasterbear 4 месяца назад
Yes, but a BT, not the BSR. I just like the BT body better.
@JerryAyon-jo4ts
@JerryAyon-jo4ts 8 месяцев назад
Ken Smith 🏆 👍🏼
@SlapStore
@SlapStore 10 месяцев назад
You and I should definitely hang. Great idea on the F Smith! lol
@rebuked
@rebuked 10 месяцев назад
To me, the BN5 sounds the best.
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
Can't go wrong with the classic!
@steveaguilar7625
@steveaguilar7625 3 месяца назад
There is NO comparison to a Smith
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 3 месяца назад
I mean, I know what you are saying, but on the other hand, this literally is a comparison video. 🤣
@Froggy-jn9mu
@Froggy-jn9mu 3 месяца назад
Well said! ​@@FretSpot
@GigaChad-em9qw
@GigaChad-em9qw 3 месяца назад
Peavey cirrus
@RootsBassCanada
@RootsBassCanada 3 месяца назад
Standard BN5 for me.
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 15 дней назад
Can't go wrong with the classic!
@BrianJFox-ys5wx
@BrianJFox-ys5wx 4 дня назад
Nice bourbon collection :D
@BrianJFox-ys5wx
@BrianJFox-ys5wx 4 дня назад
I came for the bass, but couldn't help but notice the bourbon...
@Baseyplayer
@Baseyplayer 9 месяцев назад
Slap or pluck??
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 9 месяцев назад
I'm more of a plucker.
@tminus1019
@tminus1019 6 месяцев назад
And sometimes you stick with what works
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 5 месяцев назад
Nothing wrong with that, if it's what you're looking for!
@ruslanshalintsev4793
@ruslanshalintsev4793 9 месяцев назад
The B string on all off these basses are week. Only oomph. Without any growl.
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 8 месяцев назад
That might be your speakers, or maybe something on my end. A Ken Smith and an FBass definitely don't have a weak low end. 🤣
@ruslanshalintsev4793
@ruslanshalintsev4793 8 месяцев назад
Maybe) Cheers!
@vilohdi7189
@vilohdi7189 5 месяцев назад
Nothing like portraying your laziness about the strings
@FretSpot
@FretSpot 5 месяцев назад
🤔
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