MrWalker Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Anyone has experience with both? I'm considering getting a high end 6 and these two are on my list at the moment (a second hand KS and a brand new Status) but since I've never touched either, input is appreciated. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 never owned either, but played both. I would say that both are completely different animals entirely...one is constructed from an intriguing blend of cutting edge modern synthetic materials and tone wood, the other a sublime blend of traditional tone woods. A bit like comparing two real ales...its all about taste. You really need to play and hear both prior to deciding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I've played both types and I think the Smith will win hands down. More appealing to a wider band of people..should you want to sell, and a very distinctive sound that only a Smith can do....... I'm sure both will be good basses but the kudos also goes to the Smith...IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWalker Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Thanks, useful info! I'm liking the thought of warm wood, I admit. The Smith is twice or three times the price new, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 The neck profile on the Status is probably like no other. An almost flat back and the graphite also feels different. I have no experience of the Smith basses. They are both high end basses so I doubt you'd be disapointed with either. As has been said it comes down to personal taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'd probably go with the status - But that's largely because I've been GASsing for a Status Streamliner since I first saw them . . .about 3 or more years ago! Can't justify the funds yet though . If you have the dough, there are lots of custom and exotic options from both companies. I'd go based on tone, ergonomics, and lastly looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I haven't played a Ken Smith but I have a Status. I suggest you try them out in person. Sometimes, the thing you lust after pales when played, and the thing you've never considered blossoms. The map is not the territory. The web view is not the bass in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1427489108' post='2731167'] The map is not the territory. The web view is not the bass in your hands. [/quote] Wise words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Here's a Ken Smith beaut' just in at Bass Direct... if you want to try one out... The demo is awful BTW... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_66DokP5M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I own one of each but they are incredibly different a KS 5 and a Streamline 4. KS are great basses but, to my ears they have a really distinctive tone. If you like that tone then it's great and can work really well in a band. The Status is simply the easiest bass to play I've ever owned. Amazing neck profile, action is super low and it has a huge sound for such a tiny bass Definitely need to play both though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1427491972' post='2731200'] Here's a Ken Smith beaut' just in at Bass Direct... if you want to try one out... The demo is awful BTW... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_66DokP5M"]https://www.youtube....h?v=sc_66DokP5M[/url] [/quote] Not joking..!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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