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Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 05-05-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 72,620
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I play for the fun of it. I'm in a band, and we...

I play for the fun of it. I'm in a band, and we get paid for the shows we play, but even with that this is purely what I do for fun. I make my living in the computer field, so I have complete freedom...
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 05-01-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 72,620
Posted By Bob Faulkner
If I went to a gig and the band demanded I play a...

If I went to a gig and the band demanded I play a Fender, I would turn around and walk out..
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-27-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,528
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I play using Smith compressors on my BSR4EG...

I play using Smith compressors on my BSR4EG fretless. The slap sound off a fretless is very different than what you get from a fretted instrument. it sounds a lot less metallic (imagine that!). I...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-27-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
stunning grain on that bass though!

stunning grain on that bass though!
Forum: Smith Strings 04-16-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 56,862
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I use compressors on every bass I own except a 4...

I use compressors on every bass I own except a 4 string fretted that just doesn't see enough use to bother changing the strings much. When those are worn enough to care I'll be putting compressors on...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 04-14-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 168,658
Posted By Bob Faulkner
The rack mount option is the biggie for me as I...

The rack mount option is the biggie for me as I plan on ditching my bass head in favor of a discrete preamp/poweramp setup with a rack mount power amp in the 1.5KW range. It's hard to find a good yet...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 04-13-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 168,658
Posted By Bob Faulkner
You mention this will have dip switches. It would...

You mention this will have dip switches. It would be much more convenient if the features they provide were available without having to open the box. Are you planning on putting external switches in...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-10-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,599
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Very nice. Nothing else in the world like it, is...

Very nice. Nothing else in the world like it, is there?
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-03-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
That's a nice old beast you have there! And...

That's a nice old beast you have there!

And nope, never seen a Smith with a dunlop bridge.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-31-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Let's just agree they're equally sweet then!

Let's just agree they're equally sweet then!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-11-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,599
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Very nice!! You have an awesome instrument there...

Very nice!! You have an awesome instrument there my friend!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 03-10-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Sorry, I have dibs on the sweetest sounding Smith...

Sorry, I have dibs on the sweetest sounding Smith 4 you will ever play.. Nice Smith's though!
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 03-07-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 339,361
Posted By Bob Faulkner
My rig is anything but lightweight so I really...

My rig is anything but lightweight so I really can't comment.
Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG] 03-01-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,826
Posted By Bob Faulkner
very impressive!

very impressive!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-26-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
very nice!!!

very nice!!!
Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG] 02-25-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,590
Posted By Bob Faulkner
here is a video of me playing my smith with my...

here is a video of me playing my smith with my band on a tiny stage at a local club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bokqpF4UJA
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-13-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,705
Posted By Bob Faulkner
We want pictures!

We want pictures!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-13-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,705
Posted By Bob Faulkner
honestly then, pick based on looks, condition,...

honestly then, pick based on looks, condition, weight, price, etc. Any discussions about the tonal differences is so full of subjective opinion as to be called almost useless.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-13-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,705
Posted By Bob Faulkner
There will be slight tonal differences, but...

There will be slight tonal differences, but honestly, Smiths are extremely consistent basses, so you really should probably just sit down and play both and decide based on how they feel (again very...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-13-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 44,084
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Enjoy, and welcome to the bassist brotherhood! In...

Enjoy, and welcome to the bassist brotherhood! In time you will understand the folly of that puny guitar and become one with the bass!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-10-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 26,535
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I switch back and forth between my Smith 4 which...

I switch back and forth between my Smith 4 which is 19mm and my cheap POS 5 which is 17mm. I don't have much trouble with it, though I do prefer the 19mm. I'm still on the fence on if I want to order...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-09-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Nice piece of history there! It does look amazing...

Nice piece of history there! It does look amazing for being 24 years old!
Forum: Smith Strings 02-02-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,403
Posted By Bob Faulkner
I get dramatically more life out of mine.. I...

I get dramatically more life out of mine.. I change strings about once every 6 months or so. I've gone a year before they were dead enough to care.
Forum: Smith Strings 02-02-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,403
Posted By Bob Faulkner
Mine wind up on my basement floors or the trash....

Mine wind up on my basement floors or the trash. They get plenty of use before they get there though. I cycle my strings down the chain from most played bass to least.. My new 4 string sets of Smith...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-28-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,262,253
Posted By Bob Faulkner
stunning! welcome to the lined fretless Smith...

stunning! welcome to the lined fretless Smith club!
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