I must admit they look cool hanging. However for some reason I don’t like doing it. I keep mine in a triple ‘Scott Dixon’ road case which lives at the far end of my desk. When closed it protects them from temperature fluctuations and dust.
It’s quite a big hole to fill if it’s the Dunlop system. Instead, I’d stick with it and get Dunlop pins for the other basses (they do non recessed ones that you can use with a normal strap). Much better than the schaller nonsense!
I can do what I like! A ban is looking good right now. My advertisers will be happy too.
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Best: Smith BT5. I put a wanted ad up here and was lucky that I got talking to a brilliant BCer. I’ve wanted a Smith for the longest time but got very much sidetracked buying and playing Vigiers. Finally I arrived at a lout where I was so happy with my number one Vigier that I was able to think seriously about a Smith. After getting in touch and negotiating a price I suddenly lost most of the money I had fenced off. The seller was a legend and waited for me for a few months and I was finally able to buy it. I had to sell a few bits including a couple of fantastic basses but it was well worth it.
The sound is exactly what I wanted; ever since playing Kiwi’s Smith several years ago I’ve admired the feel and sound of them. It’s got that plinky tip end and juicy bass sound that just is so recognisable. It’s immaculately put together.