Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
11-01-2012, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 303,935
Free basses
Hey desmund,
I have no idea that's just the rumor.
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
11-01-2012, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 102
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Just my opinion
I do strongly dislike when companies give basses away to high profile players then charge much less know players & hobists $10.000 & a 1 year waiting period for a very average bass. That's one thing...
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
10-31-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 303,935
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Forum: The Bull Pit
10-31-2012, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 75,459
Legendary city
A storm like that is tragic anywhere but that much more in a city that's basically the center of the universe.
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Forum: The Bull Pit
10-31-2012, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 75,459
Good News
Thats Good to Know. I think Some of the People Around your old Stomping Grounds in Ny Weren't as Lucky. On a side note I Saw the Factory tour Video Tonight & was Very Impressed with Your Operation...
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Forum: The Bull Pit
10-30-2012, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 75,459
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-30-2012, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,998
good change
they are better the new way. Good Change Ken
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-29-2012, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,998
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So more people request the 3 over 2 these days? I love the reverse 2 over 3
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-29-2012, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,998
2 over 3
They Look Nice too! Cant Wait to get My New 5er with 2 over 3
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,933
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,933
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2012, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,933
larger screw
one thing i am 100% positive on is that a larger screw is NEVER a good idea. the wood you remove from the inside of the hole can never be put back, its better to dowel the hole with glue & toothpicks...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2012, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,933
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-22-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,933
Loose straplok screw
On one of my bsr shaped smiths the front strap screw loosens up very quickly after its been tightened. The threads on both the wood (walnut) & screw are perfect & when you tighten the screw all the...
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
10-21-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 105,080
Who knew?
Weird. I thought that pernambuco was the core wood of the tree & the brazil wood was closer to the outside. Guess I'm a noob
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
10-21-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 105,080
Bow wood
Usually so. I think periodically its hard to tell the difference between brazil wood and purnambuco if the coloring & grain are tighter on the pernambuco but someone who knows wood would spot it...
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
10-20-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 105,080
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
10-20-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 105,080
Snake wood
I think as far as bows go snake wood is revered as a dense & heavy wood compaired to pernambuco but I've never gotten to try one.
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
10-20-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 105,080
Bow woods
This question is mainly directed towards mr smith as I value his opinion & also know few others who have had/have such a vast & pricy collection of bows/basses, but anyone feel free to chime in. What...
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Forum: German School of Basses
10-13-2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 60,664
Retraction
I retract my previous statement haha. Joeys a fine name then
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Forum: German School of Basses
10-13-2012, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 60,664
Nickname
Basses are always Ladies according to the Italians. You can even see it in the shape of the Bass. Don't Break the Tradition of Lady Names Ken : )
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-13-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,329
Reply
Those Clips are Great. Neat to Hear an Old School Smith Too. Ive always Wanted to Try one with the Gold Plate.
Wasnt aware your Son was a Player too (very cool). Thats a Nice Collection of Smiths...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-13-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,329
Kens electric?
Curious. What type & how many electric smiths do you have at home? While on the topic what amps do you own?
Thanks ken
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-11-2012, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,897
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-11-2012, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,897
Factory tour video
Is there anywhere to watch this online? & if not do you still sale these ken? DVD or only VHS like the old pics show?
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