Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
03-07-2007, 02:20 PM
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Ya that is along the lines of one of the...
Ya that is along the lines of one of the customizations I wanted when I was ordering mine. I asked for for an abalone/MoP 'F' inlay at the 12th fret position as that's my last initial.
Ken shot...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
03-03-2007, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 57,412
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-28-2007, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 58,889
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-26-2007, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 57,412
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-23-2007, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 290,891
negligible unless you're talking about using a...
negligible unless you're talking about using a speaker cable as an instrument cable or something. speaker cables are more susceptible to noise since they're not shielded. other than that, i've never...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-21-2007, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 16,325
Going from 34" to 35" and back is almost...
Going from 34" to 35" and back is almost unnoticeable. You could probably barely tell the difference. We're talking a difference in semitone spacing in the millimeter range. I've played a few 35"...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-21-2007, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 16,325
The change in note spacing closer to the nut is...
The change in note spacing closer to the nut is pretty much why I want to stick with 34". Even at 34" trying to stretch 5 frets is down right rough to do, especially considering I play fretless and I...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-20-2007, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,287
difference in layers
I wanted to know a little more about the advantages of additional neck/body layers. On the Elite models we get a 5 piece neck and 5 layer body with the option to upgrade to 7 piece. What are the...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-19-2007, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 216,476
Ok so ebony is out as a laminate then.
I'm...
Ok so ebony is out as a laminate then.
I'm picking your brain because you know these things through experience where I don't. I just like to have a bass this expensive custom tailored for me. You...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-19-2007, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 216,476
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-19-2007, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 216,476
How about a maple neck with walnut stringers?
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How about a maple neck with walnut stringers?
If you were picking woods on a 5EG for the best bottom end with good mids and sustain (I'm not that concerned with highs, but don't hate them either),...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-19-2007, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-19-2007, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-19-2007, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 216,476
I've been kinda wondering about something as...
I've been kinda wondering about something as well. I've been contemplating how a bass would perform with a walnut neck and maple stringers. Is that something you've tried before Ken?
I've come to...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-16-2007, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 36,230
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-16-2007, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 36,230
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
02-16-2007, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 36,230
This thread has given me ideas. I'm thinking...
This thread has given me ideas. I'm thinking about having a go at this. I'll show my ignorance and admit I didn't realize there were DIP switches in my bass I could play with to adjust my tone. Even...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-15-2007, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-14-2007, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 26,527
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-14-2007, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-14-2007, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
02-13-2007, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Smith Strings
01-29-2007, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 34,471
I use the slick rounds on my BSR4EG fretless....
I use the slick rounds on my BSR4EG fretless. They are extremely easy on the fingers. I have toyed with the idea of trying out the compressors, but my main concern is fingerboard wear. I have over 5...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-29-2007, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-25-2007, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
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