Forum: Smith Strings
07-07-2014, 04:08 PM
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String Setup
I have checked into this issue and it seems that there are differing opinions, but who here stretches their strings when installing new strings?
I had stretched the strings in the past during...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-31-2011, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,796
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-30-2011, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,796
Dip Switch
So the 9V BMT circuit has the DIP switches as well?
And it should fit with drilling another hole for the mid pot/board?
Right?
Also, what frequencies are available for the mid DIP switches? ...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-30-2011, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,796
BSR B Circuit
This may have already been asked, but is it possible to put in the new 3 band circuit into a BSR B? Will it work with the existing pickups?
I assume the BSR B doesn't have the mid frequency dip...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-04-2011, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 25,780
5 string 19mm
I noticed that the 18mm bridge spacing 5 string neck is 3" wide at the 24th fret according to the Smith site. If you go with the 19mm bridge does that make the neck wider at the 24th fret or is it...
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Forum: Smith Strings
01-05-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-05-2010, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,512
Dip Switches
What year did the internal Dip switches become an option on KS bases? And how do they change the sound options?
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
12-02-2009, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 13,753
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-19-2009, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,620
I have used both approaches (boost mids and...
I have used both approaches (boost mids and notched) and I think it depends on the venue and the style of music. Notching works well for rock where you have guitars leading the chord progression. But...
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-19-2009, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-18-2009, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-18-2009, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,620
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-17-2009, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-17-2009, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,620
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-17-2009, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-17-2009, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,439
When you change your strings you should also...
When you change your strings you should also check the intonation and neck relief as these due change with new strings, changing humidity, etc. So if you really want it in tune (meaning it sounds...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
11-17-2009, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 21,620
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Forum: Smith Strings
11-17-2009, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,774
Bass Burners Taper Core
What is the difference or advantage in using just the taper B vs a taper B, E, and A?
For the low B (130) it really adds to the clarity and intonation, but I can’t tell the difference between...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-16-2009, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,548
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-13-2009, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,548
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-12-2009, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,296
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-11-2009, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,296
Series vs parallel Switch
Can someone explain the sound difference using the Series vs parallel Switch on a KS bass? What does this switch offer?
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,407
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-05-2009, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,203
So should I understand from this response that...
So should I understand from this response that brass is better; tone, lasts longer, etc? And that others use bone because it is cheaper and easier to use, not because it adds any value over brass?
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 660,895
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