The Smith’s tone, punch, and growl make it the clear standout but your playing technique really makes them all sound good.
@hoovesandpawsanimalrescueАй бұрын
Stole my thunder…
@sonofmogh3 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith. Somehow, the brand isn't "fashionable" nowadays, but the sound speaks for itself.
@KeithCopeland7783 жыл бұрын
The Ken Smith!!! The amazing tone is very addicting and never gets's old.
@eugenechek72883 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith
@leelauder44112 жыл бұрын
They ALL sound amazing! Just depends on the song and or the groove you need!! Great chops brother!! PEACE
@buchibass12 жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@kevgamble3 жыл бұрын
The Ken Smith has just about the perfect "modern" tone - consistent, articulate, every note clear and distinct, but it also has just enough earthiness and roundness to create a horn-like quality. The Fenders sound the most organic - personally I've always preferred the "variability" of passive guitars as they seem to allow for the most expression through playing style. Foderas are gorgeous but sound nondescript here. I thought the fretless one sounded great, but the Jazz that followed it sounded better to my ear.
@stcezaire06 Жыл бұрын
1)Ken Smith 2)Fender Précision 3)others
@Sonic-sh2vh8 ай бұрын
The whole exercise proved one point, If you're a great player you can make anything sound good.
@haneyhanes3 жыл бұрын
No joke, all of these basses are seriously awesome! mostly because, you sir are awesome! Ken/Fodera are equal to me.
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@oscarsantos26082 жыл бұрын
The Smith is the bass!
@redachraibi59933 жыл бұрын
Fender precision is the best imo. The Ken Smith also sounds great. Almost a tie IMO
@bobasquid33393 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith and Fender Jazz. 💯
@pwokaren3 жыл бұрын
The Ken Smith
@stevecrozet3062 жыл бұрын
you make all those basses sound great. But that Smith!
@buchibass12 жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@tt55k2 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith , Fender Jaco , Fodera fretless, my top 3 respectively.
@buchibass12 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@daleonov Жыл бұрын
P bass takes the crown for me!
@Michael-kx2bn3 жыл бұрын
I think I like the Smith sound best but the Jazz is right up with it and a few thousand dollars less. I also have to admit that I'm not too crazy about the Precision. I'd like to see a Pedulla or Alembic added to the mix. Of course, your playing makes them all sound pretty good!
@maurilleretory32423 жыл бұрын
Ken smith ,ken smith all the Time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
😁
@paulnicolosi47927 ай бұрын
I like the old school tone of the Fenders… You can’t go wrong. Show up with a Fender to the gig and everything works…
@thomasebel15332 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith. Absolutely.
@luthandoheshu9843 жыл бұрын
Your playing is good having a difficult time deciding!!
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
🙏
@JuanFranciscoCueto3 жыл бұрын
Precision!!
@thierryminssieux965510 ай бұрын
Le son de la Ken Smith est terrible . J’adore ton jeu , ça Groove ❤ . Bravo.
@buchibass110 ай бұрын
🙏🤘
@NelsonMontana12343 жыл бұрын
I had a Fodera and never bonded with it. The Smith sounds great but they tend to be neck heavy. Fender's for the win.
@seppoinnanen55772 жыл бұрын
All the basses sounded good but that Ken Smith, though 🤘 Great demo, great playing, thanks ... aand I do love my Spector Euro lx5 with Emgs and Tone pump
@ingemar-christopheschubnel42063 жыл бұрын
The ken smith without a doubt!
@silviosarunic32342 жыл бұрын
Fodera is modern version of Jazz-bass Ken Smith is in its own league....
@germancorona6308 Жыл бұрын
They all sound insane. I go for KS and Fretless Fodera
@marcoslima5359Ай бұрын
Fender Jazz Bass
@michaelanthony9068 Жыл бұрын
And I want that shirt !
@hoovesandpawsanimalrescueАй бұрын
Those Bart’s on the Smith is where it’s at….but again, his finger technique would make a turd sound good!
@CamLokii9 ай бұрын
It’s the fender all the way for me, always has been always will be lol even though I love fodera
@jazzbass321 Жыл бұрын
Fender jazz all day
@WTHFX3 жыл бұрын
The Smith had the most balance, articulation and evenness throughout the range. The Fenders generally fit into the mix the best.
@paoloalcantara24658 ай бұрын
The Smith for me..
@paulcoverdale83122 жыл бұрын
For me, Ken Smith all the way Paul 20.40 gmt Uk cheers
@jaex96176 ай бұрын
Bit surprised that I chose the Jaco, but TBH the playing makes them all sound great. 👩🏻🍳💋
@powerforward1955 Жыл бұрын
The tone, and power w/ balance of the Ken smith is unmistakeable. My preferences are: 1) KS; 2) Fender Jazz; (I kept trying to hear just a little more bottom on the Jazz); 3) Fodera (fretted). IMHO, the P-Bass didn't have a chance for this kind of music. Also, I was wondering if the "P" had flats on it. But, the real winner is your articulation. Peace.
@G5Hohn3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the Smith.
@jokokelpaa2 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith and Fender Jaco Fretless.
@farmerlister38632 жыл бұрын
No question Foderas are outstanding instruments. I've never owned one, for the record. But I do own KS, Xotics, Sadowsky and some others. To me I was able to get close to Fodera tone with other bases. But I was never able to mimic the KS with anything other than KS. That said Smith is not for everything and these days I use Xotic PB/JB the most, sometimes Vlcek for heavy stuff. In your video I prefer KS for the specific tune.
@Findleguard Жыл бұрын
All Great, Fender for the mix however 👍🏽
@andysmith73383 жыл бұрын
A bit surprised at myself, but I really liked the Ken Smith!
@stefano210228 ай бұрын
Honestly on a tune like this nothing beats… the ole’ P!
@willobst27723 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith ... by far the best sound from those three basses.
@carpediemarts7053 жыл бұрын
Was 4 fretted basses + 3 fretless =7 basses.
@mirkomarkovic34388 ай бұрын
Jazz Bass still nr1
@KingPorter3 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith was definitely the best sound
@innocentoctave3 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith, Fender Jazz. As I prefer a four string bass and could never afford a Ken Smith, the Fender Jazz would be my choice: Leo just got it right. The Fender Precision is a great bass in its own right, but doesn't really show its best with this material. The Foderas made little impression on me, which I didn't expect. These head-to-head comparisons are genuinely useful.
@sullenpuffin8 ай бұрын
💯
@alexdelgadograjales3 жыл бұрын
Which is better ? All of them are amazing basses ! 😁
@andrejvukelic654611 ай бұрын
Smith is my favourite by far but I like all 3.
@delfinoprime65322 жыл бұрын
I want them all🤣🤣🤣
@lukasschwengeler80943 жыл бұрын
The first the Smith's winns for me
@kkkkkk-ys3xq3 жыл бұрын
jazz bass forever
@calmlikeabomb70783 жыл бұрын
Fodera monarch custom. Und ein mega cooles Shirt!
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
Das Shirt ist von einem mega coolen Typen👌👌👌muss ich das nächste mal noch besser präsentieren😎
@asdfghjkl1178 ай бұрын
Imo, Ken Smith basses provide the best, convincing, modern/"Improved" take on Jaco's original, burpy yet buttery, bridge pickup, Jazz Bass sound. I used to sell high end basses including KS basses back in the 90's and played many of them as a result. We used to commonly have 6 to 8 of his USA made basses in stock at all time, most of them 5 string of course. The fact that KS basses can produce one of Jaco's most iconic sound while also able to produce a very distinct sound of their own on demand, the Ken Smith sound, is indeed an enormous achievement. Ken Smith basses do not all sound the same though. Obviously, the tone wood selection for each instrument favors certain overtones, colors and dynamics. That being said, they all somehow consistently present variations on the now very unique and sought after Ken Smith sound. This is largely due to the fact that contrarily to most custom bass manufacturers, KS did not use off-the-shelf pickups that could be found on basses from other makers. KS pickups we developed for KS basses and are found only on KS basses. I can tell a bas player is playing a KS bass with my eyes closed the second they start slapping. Indeed, this is when the Ken Smith sound is most obvious in my opinion. I used to own one and sold it years ago. I have no regrets. They are extraordinary instruments. They are gorgeous, and extremely refined to the smallest detail and supremely easy to play, but the fact that they have a sound of their own, a signature sound, is a double edge sword. A KS does not 100% reproduce the sound of a P bass or some of the other iconic sounds J basses are known for. I play a lot of old school styles such as Motown, Reggae, Rock and Americana music. One can do it on a KS bass for sure. You will be in the ball park but if producing a bass sound that will be perceived as truely authentic is desired, a good P bass or J bass cannot be outdone. They ARE the original sound. The same goes for the sound of a Telecaster, Strat or Les Paul. On the other hand, if playing 90's Gospel or Fusion Jazz or other "experimental" styles is your thing, a KS might exactly be what the doctor ordered. Just don't mistakenly fall into the belief that a good J or P bass would prevent you from developing a sound of your own. They did not prevent Marcus miller, Jaco, James Jameson or Aston Barrett from doing so. They will not stop you either.
@flamulated3 жыл бұрын
As strung and dialed in this comparison I thought the Smith had the strongest and most compelling voice and the P had the most personality. The Jaco j was especially tight and strong on the lowest fretted notes which is not always a given with Fender recipe. The fretless Fodera was sweet and is probably lovely on a ballad. Others were more generic to my ears here. I am sure all wonderful in person and could be "made to work". Lol. Thanks for the fun listen
@GeroLubovnik9 ай бұрын
Ken Smith 1st place. 2nd place Fender Jaco fretless. 3rd Fodera Monarch. The Smith eclipsed them all IMO.
@bloophero4 ай бұрын
Gah! I needs a Ken Smith I tells thee!
@buchibass14 ай бұрын
🤘👌
@fernandoroza6061 Жыл бұрын
Ken Smith by far...
@pattyboy12332 жыл бұрын
Yes please
@mjmason753 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith first, then the Fender Jazz basses, but your finger style and tone make them all sound good!
@orwedon Жыл бұрын
Honestly 1) Fender Jazz Bass. 2) Ken Smith. 3) Precision. 4) Fodera.
@JerryAyon-jo4ts5 ай бұрын
Ken Smith All Day Long.....
@brunodomingos2295 Жыл бұрын
Chouuuuu de bola
@streamerlx49272 жыл бұрын
I prefer Sandberg!
@nosblack7126 Жыл бұрын
KEN SMITH siempre!
@mobass487 ай бұрын
The Ken Smith is my choice!
@someonesomewhere88053 жыл бұрын
The Smith. And I love my Fodera but the Smith tone is what I’m really after.
@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zd11 ай бұрын
After hearing you play, I don't understand why Fedora is so expensive
@sampowellmusic Жыл бұрын
smith baby! great playing
@buchibass1 Жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@ernestolopez852 жыл бұрын
Ken smith perfect punch and articulation But fender precision unique sound
@fabiomaccatrozzo92433 жыл бұрын
Smith all the life And jazz bass of course 😁
@yang_bass2 жыл бұрын
nice~ jaco model ^^b
@Gravyea2 жыл бұрын
Jaco bass Nice
@edesan88demarchi982 жыл бұрын
Gostei do Fender jazz Bass
@ChazJazzNY3 жыл бұрын
I felt other than the P bass the rear Pick Up was favored. I really liked the P bass - Fender.
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
thats right, only the bridge pickup
@yvesbailey8 ай бұрын
P bass sounds best 👌
@csu111 Жыл бұрын
For this particular piece, I thought the p-bass sounded best.
@jjones10032 жыл бұрын
For this track and the style of playing I’d go with the Fender P. But in terms of the tone and flexibility across genres of music I’d go with the Ken Smith.
@gigi.belluardo3 жыл бұрын
The Fodera Monarch std fretless is No.1!
@johnglynhughes4239 Жыл бұрын
Smith all day every day.
@BassMan27273 жыл бұрын
Ken
@vodekz15343 жыл бұрын
P bass as classic full sound, Fodera modern next
@eaf27 Жыл бұрын
I think I prefer the one you play... Yep the one you're playing.
@buchibass1 Жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@kuyaferds87152 жыл бұрын
KENSMITH ALL DAY
@earthling2732 жыл бұрын
the fender p bass is the only bass I can afford 😂 honestly I'd take the fender p bass any day. all of them sounded great though
@victorbrumcalaca49583 жыл бұрын
I like very much Fodera,but in this video :Fender.Definitly.
@Bassplayingypsy Жыл бұрын
Fender jazz all day.
@geeush2 жыл бұрын
For this particular groove, the KS and Fodera fretless sound best to me, though the Fender JBs are not too far away. While P-bass is the Mother of all, of course)
@kowalczykpeter3 жыл бұрын
Both 😀. All are like a bugatti veyron on musician road. Too expensive for the common bass player. Just a wonderful dream.
@CarlosGabrielMendez-mz3pg7 ай бұрын
Fender
@ulis30823 жыл бұрын
Ken Smith by far, than Fender Jazz, Fender P, Fodera. Fretless: Fender first than Fodera What strings did you use on the fretless basses?
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
fodera strings
@cumasatu83353 жыл бұрын
Fender jazz bass
@user-xm2xu4sn2x3 жыл бұрын
Ken smith
@rickysanchez27143 жыл бұрын
All of them basses sounds good! Of course You did a excellent job playing finger stile but in my humble opinion #1 the Smith bass then the Fodera.
@buchibass13 жыл бұрын
🙏🤘
@Sannypowa Жыл бұрын
Fodera. Not all Fenders are good, the last one has a better sound
@santaffy42063 жыл бұрын
the fenders
@anandkamate23083 жыл бұрын
Fender jazz
@sebaslap Жыл бұрын
Pbass here!
@michaelanthony9068 Жыл бұрын
What about that super dope riff ? I just subscribed and liked !