Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
11-07-2007, 01:18 PM
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
09-17-2007, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,100
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
09-14-2007, 02:56 PM
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-30-2007, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 23
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pickup and string height
I set mine by pressing the strings at the 24th fret and allowing about 3.5mm from the top of the pickups. This measurements seem to provide consistent sound between strings and pickups regardless of...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
08-21-2007, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
markbass
Christopher,
I ask myself the same questions. I too can identify a Smith on a song because of its snappy tone.
I am tempted to get one as a smaller gig/practice amp. I will post results if I...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-18-2007, 01:34 PM
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-17-2007, 02:13 PM
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What does the EG mean?
Dumb question:
I have a BSR6EG. what does the EG stand for, Exhibition Grade :confused:
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-17-2007, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,235
traveling...
I agree with Mike Jenkins, give the case to the stewardess and the will check it inside the plane on a closet. They will give it to you as you leave the plane.
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
08-14-2007, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 264
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Markbass amps??????
Has anyone tried them out? The fact that they are so light is a real draw.
I know they have some users in the EU, but have not heard much about them in the US.
:confused:
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
08-13-2007, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 6
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Neck t or Bolt on???
Well, I was a bolt on fan for the same reasons as Mr. Michaels stated. However.... I just got a BSR6EG and the difernce is HUGE! Yes, I lost a little attack, but gained smoothness and great depth....
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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
08-01-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 25,145
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Forum: Smith Strings
07-20-2007, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 31,739
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-20-2007, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
Some people have no problem transfering. My...
Some people have no problem transfering. My wrists and thumbs begin to ache if I play a 35 for too long.
Ohh well. I might have to get a new Smith and use my current one as a back up :D .
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-20-2007, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-19-2007, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
Thanks a bunch guys.
I have tried several...
Thanks a bunch guys.
I have tried several diferent brands but nothing comes even close. I tried the Ibanez Prestige SR. A good playing bass, but the string spacing (as stated above) was too...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-17-2007, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
True
You are a wise man. I had forgotten about that series. I was hoping to get something with more of a jazz bass sound - but with the Smith feel. I guess I am asking too much.
Off to Ebay!!!!:D
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-17-2007, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,341
Looking for sugestions on a backup bass
Hey guys - This is a hard one:
I am looking for a back up bass to my CR5 bolt on. I want something that is of less value, both fiancial and emotional, to take to those "not so good neighborhood"...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-13-2007, 05:25 PM
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
07-03-2007, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
07-03-2007, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
New rig review - Schroeder/QSC/Demeter
Hey guys,
So, I got a new rig and wanted to share my opinions with my fellow Smith fiends.
After being a long time Aguilar Ag500 and DB410 cab user and after battling the mids on that rig...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-24-2007, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
Bag End cabinets
Has anyone tried out Bag End's S15X-D cabs? I just picked one from another forum member and I am loving it! It is a 15 inch speaker with a coaxial tweeter in the middle of the speaker. I can't...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-11-2007, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
Al,
My Jazz is a Mexican made with the...
Al,
My Jazz is a Mexican made with the usual upgrades (leo quan bridge, hipshot exteneder tuner. and new pick ups). It sounded better to me than the others and it was a lot cheaper than a US...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-11-2007, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-11-2007, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
Aguilar DB
I agree. It is great to be able to discuss gear with such luxury of detail. If this forum was around years ago it would have saved me a lot of cash from buying stuff that for one reason or another...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-10-2007, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 335,641
Aguilar Db series cabinets
Al,
I would say that the main diference in the low mids and lows. The DB is a little less boomy than the 410 Hlf, but more agressive sounding in the low mids. The very low frequencies are there...
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