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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-22-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,725
Posted By Bob Faulkner
looks like a fusion. below the 24th fret the...

looks like a fusion.

below the 24th fret the serial number should be stamped into the wood. That would help.
There should also be a sticker with the model and serial number on the inside of the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-29-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,659
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Not a bad looking knock-off.. Biggest tip to me...

Not a bad looking knock-off.. Biggest tip to me it's not genuine is the neck stringers are too narrow. Some of Ken's early basses had them that thin, but I've not seen that style of BT with them...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-24-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 52,568
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I agree, but I'll say that for any room I've...

I agree, but I'll say that for any room I've never had to adjust any control more than maybe 1/8 turn.. At least on my Smith. it just sounds good in almost any environment =)
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-10-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 52,568
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I run my amp flat, and control tone entirely from...

I run my amp flat, and control tone entirely from my Smith.

I run bass boosted (about 2 o'clock),
Mids flat to slightly cut,
Treble boosted slightly (about 1 o'clock)
pickup balance slightly...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-10-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Very interesting figure on that bass. Very nice!

Very interesting figure on that bass. Very nice!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-22-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Very nice man!! Congrats and enjoy!

Very nice man!! Congrats and enjoy!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 03-26-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 52,020
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Wow, that's a beautiful bass man.. Sorry for your...

Wow, that's a beautiful bass man.. Sorry for your loss.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-15-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
stunning

on both accounts!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-08-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I hate to say it, but the answer you got is not...

I hate to say it, but the answer you got is not far off from the truth. While the bass definitely has a major role in the tone, the same bass sounds very different based on who is playing it. My bass...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-18-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 42,703
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I should inject there that I loop my cord through...

I should inject there that I loop my cord through the strap. If you leave a 90 degree cable hanging loose, you'll just have the same problem when you snag it on something.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-14-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 42,703
Posted By Bob Faulkner
The jack on my Smith has always had a little play...

The jack on my Smith has always had a little play in it. If I put sideways pressure on a straight plug that is plugged in then it will lose connection in the jack and cause my output to drop out....
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-18-2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,058
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Makes me very happy to know the lines on my...

Makes me very happy to know the lines on my fretless Smith are perfectly placed!
Forum: Smith Strings 10-09-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 62,599
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I'm assuming due to the strings stretching and...

I'm assuming due to the strings stretching and going out of tune during the show. That's the only issue I'd worry about anyway.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-08-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
what core wood is that? it's very dark.

what core wood is that? it's very dark.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-05-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
very nice indeed!

very nice indeed!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 09-08-2009, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,705
Posted By Bob Faulkner
very nice!

very nice!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-08-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,873
Posted By Bob Faulkner
honestly my smith stays in it's case unless I'm...

honestly my smith stays in it's case unless I'm playing it, when I'm playing and not actually using that bass, it hangs by the headstock/neck on a hercules stand.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-17-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
nice collection!

nice collection!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-12-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,677
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Man.. I'm not sure what's worse.. Having your...

Man.. I'm not sure what's worse.. Having your spine crushed or your Smith bass destroyed..

I bet he buys a new one!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-10-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,825
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Stunning! I'll be ordering a fretless version of...

Stunning! I'll be ordering a fretless version of that for my next bass! That headstock is awesome.
Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design 07-02-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Ksd
Views: 111,598
Posted By Bob Faulkner
It was at a guitar center that I first found a...

It was at a guitar center that I first found a Smith bass, played it, and made the decision to order one. I'm still amazed someone took a 5 string Smith and traded it in at GC.. That bass was beyond...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-27-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
It looks almost like a tiger quilt. It's stunning...

It looks almost like a tiger quilt. It's stunning though. Treat her well my friend!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 05-21-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,623
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I want that 1/3 of my life back!

I want that 1/3 of my life back!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-20-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Definitely an amazing bass! Congrats!

Definitely an amazing bass! Congrats!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 05-14-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 67,714
Posted By Bob Faulkner
The jack on mine is starting to show signs of...

The jack on mine is starting to show signs of giving up when you apply pressure to the cable in a lateral direction. I've always used straight cables, but about 2 months ago swapped over to a 90...
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