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Jose Luis Robles 10-02-2014 07:04 AM

Smith fretless
 
Good morning from Spain ....
I wanted to make a question to the forum ...

What are the most appropriate wood to build a fretless?
Within a few months I want to order a fretless 5 string Smith and wanted to know the opinion of users.

Thank you very much.

Jose Luis.

Jose Luis Robles 10-06-2014 03:21 PM

Smith fretless II
 
Hello again ...
I insist on the fretless issue .... I wish someone indicate me timbers are best suited to build a fretless? Woods neck and body woods ... It is important a particular type of wood or wood being all quality does not matter? They must be dense?
Ken, I'd like to get your opinion .... Thanks

Ken Smith 10-06-2014 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose Luis Robles (Post 27292)
Hello again ...
I insist on the fretless issue .... I wish someone indicate me timbers are best suited to build a fretless? Woods neck and body woods ... It is important a particular type of wood or wood being all quality does not matter? They must be dense?
Ken, I'd like to get your opinion .... Thanks

Why don't you just email me to discuss your order?

todd richmond 10-06-2014 10:39 PM

Definitely best to email or call Ken as there are a lot of variables depending on your goals wrt sound, weight, appearance, etc.

todd richmond 12-18-2014 12:41 AM

This bass is spectacular. Walnut over alder.

http://nostatic.com/photos/sfl15.jpg

Frank Graveyard 12-26-2014 04:22 PM

It looks like there is no radius on the fretboard? Was that an option on the fretless?

Ken Smith 12-26-2014 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Graveyard (Post 27386)
It looks like there is no radius on the fretboard? Was that an option on the fretless?

Plenty of radius. See one in person and measure it.

Frank Graveyard 12-26-2014 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 27387)
See one in person and measure it.

That's a bit of a problem I'm afraid.;)

Ken Smith 12-26-2014 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Graveyard (Post 27388)
That's a bit of a problem I'm afraid.;)

Afraid to measure one? :confused:

Frank Graveyard 12-26-2014 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Smith (Post 27389)
Afraid to measure one? :confused:

Absolutely not! But it's very frustrating wanting to try one of these beautyfull basses, and not to succeed.
I've contacted several big musicstores in my country and also the importer of Ken Smith basses overhere. With no result.
So I have to wait with a measurement untill I spot one in the flesh.;)

Ken Smith 12-26-2014 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Graveyard (Post 27390)
Absolutely not! But it's very frustrating wanting to try one of these beautyfull basses, and not to succeed.
I've contacted several big musicstores in my country and also the importer of Ken Smith basses overhere. With no result.
So I have to wait with a measurement untill I spot one in the flesh.;)

It is a very comfortable bass that Pro's PAY for. You can play 100 of them and they will all sound and feel slightly different but with the same timeless quality built into each one. Anyone can make a size or shape. It is HOW you make it more so than just a shape.

Frank Graveyard 12-27-2014 06:36 AM

Send you an e-mail. :)

Ken Smith 12-27-2014 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Graveyard (Post 27392)
Send you an e-mail. :)

sales@kensmithbasses.com


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