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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

10-27-2012, 02:54 PM

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Posted By Ken Smith

whew..

I just got done moving some wood downstairs in case we have a huge flood which is possible if we get the maximum rain they are predicting, 1" per hour for a day or so at the height of the storm. I am...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

08-15-2012, 10:54 PM

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Sticky: Smith Woods "The Vault"

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Posted By Ken Smith

2008?

The last time I posted here was 4 years ago. Where have I been? :confused:

Earlier this year I started a thread on favourite Top woods (http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=2121).
...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

07-02-2008, 09:13 PM

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Sticky: Smith Woods "The Vault"

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Posted By Ken Smith

sure...

Top and Back; Acer Macrophyllum (http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpages/tigermaple%28w%29.html)
Core; ........... Swietenia Macrophylla (http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpages/mahogany.html)...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

07-01-2008, 09:20 PM

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Sticky: Smith Woods "The Vault"

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Posted By Ken Smith

Koa..

Well, I bought some Koa in the '80s and early '90s. The wood was anywhere from plain for nicely figured with a few high figured pieces. Koa to my ear is no better sounding than Maple. In fact, I...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

06-16-2008, 11:24 AM

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Sticky: Smith Woods "The Vault"

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Posted By Ken Smith

4a, 5a?

Well, when I pick the woods it is in the Raw, unfinished. I spray it with quick drying Naphtha to get an idea of how it will look under finish. More often than not, they look better especially when...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

06-14-2008, 04:25 AM

Replies: 12

Sticky: Smith Woods "The Vault"

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Posted By Ken Smith

Smith Woods "The Vault"

About 30 years ago I bought my first batch of wood to make the first run of The Smith Electric Bass. Ever since then I have searched out the best structural and most beautiful tone woods I could...

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