His Bass Head uses an Epifani Piccolo 600 amp and his main cabinet is an Epifani U元*10. Jon’s main effects are a MXR Bass Octave Deluxe, MXR Bass Envelope Filter, and a Digitech Bass Multi-Chorus. His main bass is an A1997 Ken Smith Maple Bolton 4 String Electric Bass. Jon is endorsed by Ken Smith Basses and Epifani Bass Amps and Cabinets. Although he’s always been heavily influenced by his father Ken Smith (luthier and founder of Ken Smith Basses), getting to play with artists like Eric Wortham, Luke Carlos O'Reilly, George “Spanky” McCurdy and Rick Tate on a nightly basis pushed him to develop as a musician overall. Gary, 126 Kelly, Matthew, 152 Kemper, David, 240 Ken Smith basses, 248249. Concentric BT/BMT Circuit with Top Jack on BT Vintage Elite Models. Bob Weir's Cowboy Fancy, Big Brown bass, 129, 135, 149 drinking. 3-Band EQ 18-volt Circuit, 5-knobs with Side Jack. His bass style is a fusion of R&B and Jazz that’s been cultivated through years of gigging in the Philadelphia music scene. Gold Smith Hardware & Dunlop 'Flush Mount' Straploks: Electronics 'NEW' Smith B.M.T. He’s worked for artists such as: Ray Angry, Birdy, Jeff Bradshaw, Karen Briggs, Chantae Cann, Nick Colionne, Khemist, Jessica Reedy, Carol Riddick, Korey Riker, Jazmine Sullivan, Laurin Talese, The Mini Q's and Nestor Torres.Ĭurrently, Jon resides in South Philadelphia where he teaches private lessons and records. There, Jon studied with Charles Fambrough, Steve Beskrone and Gerald Veasley as well as Craig Thomas, Kevin McConnell and Micah Jones. Your bass is set-up for Smith Taper Core Stainless Steel Strings. He grew up in Perkasie, PA from age 8 to 18 before moving to Philadelphia to study at University of the Arts. Play the role the music asks, play within yourself and stay true to yourself. The setting doesn’t matter-you have to respect the music. Rich, Bridge, BSX Bass, Conklin Guitars, Cort, G&L, Gold Tone, Hofner, Italia Guitars USA, Kay Vintage Reissue Guitars, Ken Smith Design. You could be playing Carnegie Hall or the smallest club in the world. It’s important to be professional no matter what you’re doing musically.

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