Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
12-11-2016, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 10,188
Where are you?
Good morning all,
I just noticed that this forum has been a bit lonely for a couple of years so, I thought that I'd just say "hello" and enter a few thoughts.
My main gigging amp set-up has been;...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
04-24-2014, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,806
wet bass
Thanks, again,
Advice well taken.
Kirk
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
04-23-2014, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,806
wet bass
Thanks Ken,
I'll just live with the results of my errors!
There are a few subtle smears on the body but, as they say down on the farm, "it don't hurt the runnin' of it none"!
As always, thanks for...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
04-23-2014, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,806
wet bass
Hey, Ken,
Thanks for the reply.
Am I mistaken calling the "Smith Classic Wax Polish", which came with my bass, your "Secret Sauce"?
If I'm using the wrong stuff, I'll check your website and...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
04-22-2014, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,806
wet bass
Hey all,
We played at a "Tie Dye" party at The Palisade Brewing Co. in Palisade, CO on Sunday. We had a great time!
The brews, food and crowd were amazing and the vibe just worked!
We did...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-13-2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,991
Chaka & Melvin
Hey Ken (and all),
Thanks for the coverage. Seems like a great time had by all!
I get to see Bruce Hornsby this Tuesday, in Fruita, CO with the Noisemakers, and I certainly hope that JV will be...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-08-2013, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 53,360
Hey Ken,
From all of us who play your fine...
Hey Ken,
From all of us who play your fine products; thanks for having a professional and mature attitude toward the subject of this thread!
It would have been easy for you to give us the "I knew...
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Forum: Smith Strings
04-06-2012, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,678
changigng strings
Hey all and Ken,
Thanks for the response. I'm on my fourth set of Ken's Compressors and, obviously, I really like them! I change them out about once every two years or so and I love the way the...
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Forum: Smith Strings
03-30-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,678
Strings
Hey Ken,
Any input on the last post?
I think that it is always a good idea to remove ALL of the strings first then, clean/oil the fretboard before installing a new set of strings.
As usual,...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-27-2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 18,464
castors
Hey Desmund,
I used an Eden Metro Combo for a few years (with factory castors) and I would often remove the rear set of wheeels to give the rig a little "tilt-back". This helped me hear myself...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-03-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,669
mid knob
Thanks Ken,
YOU are the builder and, a fine builder at that.
Thanks for the heads-up and, I'll call.
Kirk
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-03-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,669
mid knob
Hey all and Happy New Year,
This question is for Ken and anyone else who may have the answer.
The center detent on my mid circuit knob has softened to the point where I can barely feel it. Is...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
11-09-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,358
CR
Hey Ken,
Right on!! I've loved and respected Chuck's playing for decades!
Kirk
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Forum: Smith Strings
09-04-2011, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 14,201
nut
Hey "O.O.",
When I bought my Smith in 2001, it came from the Chicago area yo the central Rockies with medium guage steels, and suffered some neck warpage during the first few weeks. The steels...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-07-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 662,032
Hi all,
I have actually had some dummass...
Hi all,
I have actually had some dummass say to me; "hey dude, nice Carvin" at which time I told him that he was mistaken. I informed him that the bass was really a "Sears", couldn't he plainly...
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-11-2010, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,677
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Forum: Smith Strings
05-09-2010, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,677
Am I an IDIOT?
Hello all,
The answer to the posted "Q" must be; YEP!
I have been using Ken Smith Compressors on my BSR5MW, for a couple of years, with very good results. I replace them about once a year...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-22-2010, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,585
Hey Will,
I respect and can completely...
Hey Will,
I respect and can completely understand your perspective and other considerations. I'm in a similar position! At my age, almost 66, and on a dimly lit stage, I find the side dots a...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
04-14-2010, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,585
Hey Will,
Just a thought here but, you will...
Hey Will,
Just a thought here but, you will most likely never look at the dots on the fretboard. If you are the type of player which frequently looks at the neck while playing, you will give...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-16-2009, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,807
finish
Hello all,
I have yet to see a KS bass which I don't really like! The first I actually touched was at Roxy Music in Denver. It was a neck-thru and it was BEEEYOUTIFUL!!!!! The strings seemed a...
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Forum: Smith Strings
10-10-2009, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,504
Hello all and a "+" to Tim Bishop,
My new...
Hello all and a "+" to Tim Bishop,
My new set was the same guage as the first so I didn't have any set-up issues. My main concern was staying in tune. I have found that the Smith strings are...
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Forum: Smith Strings
10-08-2009, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 15,504
new strings, again
Hello all,
I've just taken delivery on my second set of Smith Compressors (M/L guage) and they went right on the 5MW and straight to a gig. I know that this is a big "OOPS" but I was eager and,...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-18-2009, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,455
tuning pegs
Hello all,
Here's a question for Ken or anyone who wants to pitch in.
DR FUNK has just sold a beautiful 5MW, on TalkBass, which has something on it that mine also has. This is a slightly...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-05-2009, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,626
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-04-2009, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,626
careless
Hello all,
AAARRRGH!!!!!!!!
I beat up my bass!
We were playing at the weekly Farmer's Market when the rain began. Fortunately, there was an alcove into which we could retreat and remain...
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