Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-30-2018, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 2
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Hi
Thanks for getting back to me.
I just...
Hi
Thanks for getting back to me.
I just noticed the tip top of the truss nut is rounded but further in still has teeth to grip. If I wanted to change the nut can this be screwed off the rod? It...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-29-2018, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,497
95 BMT Fusion 5 string.
Hello, I was hoping to find out some info on my 5 string BMT which is a masterpiece BTW! just outstanding.
Can I ask why you do not make the NT's this way anymore?
as well the neck profile on...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-05-2018, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,776
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-04-2018, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,776
Vintage 1986, trivial question about knobs.
Just a quick question, I just purchased an incredible Smith vintage 1986 dovetail, Walnut body, birdseye center block, ebony board. The pots on this bass are super small and very thin, not standard...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-06-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 664,487
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-06-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 664,487
Crv_s
Just purchased this, needless to say Im very happy playing it, I love the 5 piece body also, The quality is tangible.....
Does the "S" at the end of serial stand for Shedua? Also what model is...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-24-2011, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,630
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-24-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,630
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-24-2011, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,630
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-03-2010, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,986
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-03-2010, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,986
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-03-2010, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,986
the standard Burner J PuPs with the full "Ken...
the standard Burner J PuPs with the full "Ken Smith" name on them
Im really just asking for curiosity but I do Kinda feel like Im missing something, it is a Smith, I want a Smith Preamp.
As for...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-03-2010, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,986
Installing Soaps on a Burner?
Recently bought my 2nd Smith Bass, A Burner (Solid Ash, 5 string), Although this one is Really "Smithish" as it came with an Aguilar OBP-3 with 2 bands of mid. its an 18 volt system and the bass...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
Thanks Man, I get crazy with my setup's I like...
Thanks Man, I get crazy with my setup's I like things a certain way, it bothers me quite a bit when it doesin't feel right. Currently looking for a new guy in my area to do setups and other guitar...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
Believe me Im happy with what I have ... Im...
Believe me Im happy with what I have ... Im thankful. But it would be nice. Maybe next year if I dont spend randomly on other gear it will come true although you can get a pretty good deal on NICE...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
The bass is mint (has not been played all that...
The bass is mint (has not been played all that much if at all, before I got it) but it is from 1997, I think maybe just over all that time, it might just need some basic stuff done to it, theres no...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
I adjusted the saddle raised it a little bit,...
I adjusted the saddle raised it a little bit, seems a little better but the A is not playing like the other strings and it is relative to the rest of the strings theres no massive change in string...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-18-2009, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,344
New Nut or Not ?
OK, I think I already know what I need to do but wanted to see if anyone else has had similar trouble....
On my Smith BSRJ5 I get the action setup fine no problem low and sweet ... BUT.... the A...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-15-2009, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-14-2009, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
I hear what you are saying....Ive been playing...
I hear what you are saying....Ive been playing for a long time, I set-up my own basses usually, I solder from time to time. Even if the bass has a horrible setup as long as there are no major issues...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-14-2009, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-14-2009, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-14-2009, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-14-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,510
Hi the reason I ask.... I picked up a BSRJ 5...
Hi the reason I ask.... I picked up a BSRJ 5 string (B-G)... Im most likely going to go for another 5 to string E-C with light strings or just maybe go for a 6. Im not sure at this point ... I am...
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