Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
02-02-2008, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 11
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8Ohm question ?
Tim,
if TWO 8 Ohmn cabinets = 4 Ohmns and you add another cabinet the impedence drops to 2.67.
What happens if a FOURTH 8 ohmn cabinet is added? Will the impedence drop to 2 Ohmns or go below...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
01-30-2008, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
Markbass Combo 2x10
Tim is right,
GC sells Markbass products here in the USA. The Markbass Combo 102P has a LMKII built into it. You can remove it. JUST FYI. It is very light for a combo.
I just traded my ampeg...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
01-28-2008, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
Ken Smith Bass + LMKII = Superior Tone
Ive been playing my Ken Smith Basses a lot more lately. Especially since I got a LMKII + Bag End Speakers. What a difference for my Smith Basses. So much so - I changed the setup on my basses to a...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
01-17-2008, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,560
KSD Setups
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/KSD/ksd_test.htm
The above link lead me to believe all the KSDs where test by you - but now I see you only check "A selected few".
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
01-17-2008, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,560
Ken Smith Desiged 705 + LMKII
As most of you know the KSDs are designed and setup by Ken Smith - and too great effect. These are tone monsters IMO.
The attached clipped from Dec 16, 2007 - Ownings Mill Md.
KSD705 + LMKII...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
01-11-2008, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,560
I use the Zoom H4 recorder...
I used the Zoom H4 recorder in MP3 mode; 128 stereo.
The recording was a little low, so I use calkwalk pyro to bring the volume up and to chop the tune into the section that is uploaded.
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
01-11-2008, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,560
Yes I was using the Mark Bass LMKII amp ...
Yes I was using the Mark Bass LMKII amp with a bag end 4x10 8Ohmn speaker and a Nahas 1x15 8Ohmn.
I was going to use some effects (Boss ME-50B) but I decided against it - although I did...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
01-10-2008, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 14,560
MP3 Sound Clips
Here is a little solo I recently performed. Disregard the bad notes - just check out the range of a 7 string bass. Amazing.
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
01-03-2008, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,960
Pickup Height and string Height/Action
I always play around with the string height and pickup height on my smith basses. Seems like I am always searching for the correct feel. lately I am favoring more string control vice string...
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Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design
12-24-2007, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 62,605
New KSD 5 string bass
Bass Players unite...
I have an MP3 clip of me with the KSD in one of the groups I perform with. I am using the KSD 705 with the Mark Bass LMKII and two 8ohmn cabinets.
Please disregard the...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
12-10-2007, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
Recent Gig - for a light weight rig
I performed recently, Dec 9 2007, at the Washington DC Convention Center. The gig called for a light weight rig - but powerful to handle the venue. Load-in was 3 floors up. My load-in/load-out was...
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Forum: KSD - Ken Smith Design
12-07-2007, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 62,605
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
11-22-2007, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
QSC Power amp
The QSC Power amp is the missing piece of my rig. I have a few nice cabs, and few preamps (F1X, Yamaha pb1, Trace Elliot V-type), but no good power amp.
So I am looking for one of the PLX series...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
11-22-2007, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
Multiple DE Cabinets!
Tim,
Your rig is very interesting. I cannot help but notice you are running a QSC power amp with an Alembic F2B preamp.
Ive used multple speaker cabinets on medium size gigs with great...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
11-12-2007, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,624
Nice Axe - with the flat-top pickups!
Nice Axe - with the flat-top pickups! I like the feel of the flat top pickups. I tend to play directly over my flat top pickups. I feels really good to the touch. I think it helps articulate the...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
11-11-2007, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
11-08-2007, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 308,470
Lightweight, affordable amp
Interesting requirements.
Lightweight generally means more money - unless you search long and hard for something used.
Affordable - meanings under $1k.
I think the best bet is the...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
10-03-2007, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
Bass amp - light weight
I am getting a LMKII amp shortly. I will let everyone know how it sounds with the Ken Smith Basses. The amp only weigh 7lbs - @500 watts - @4ohm.
I suspect a new set of strings (smith stainless...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
08-28-2007, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 50,044
MD7 Cocobolo front and back... super heavy :)
I have one of these rather heavy basses - but I love her so much. MD7. Her booty is wide - and she feels good :)
Seriously... When I play my 7-string smith on a gig - I generally split my time...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
08-21-2007, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
Mark Bass amps
I do not own one. Yet. I am hearing really good things about them. The one thing I always here that that amp does not color the tone of the bass with the amp - the bass tends to be sonically true to...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
08-14-2007, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 264
Views: 676,667
SWR 10 working man with a Bag End 4x10 - Wow!
Gents,
I just purchased an old SWR workingman's 10. Used. I connected an 8 ohmn extension cabinet - a bag end 4x10. Wow. Amazing what you get out of 100 watts!
The ken smith 7 string sound...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
08-14-2007, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,514
Flattop pickups
I agree with Ken. The flattop pickups does provide an even response across all the strings. I also like the feel of the flatop on my fingers. Sometimes I dig in too hard - but it is not a problem the...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-20-2007, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 41,928
Booster Prices
I have the Duncan. I was just using it in passive mode with my 7 string Smtih - very clean - with more output volume.
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-20-2007, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 41,928
Booster
Ive had this unit for only about one week - and it does more than just raise the volume - it adds a fullness that is not there otherwise. It is dead quiet without altering your tone at all. Clean...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-20-2007, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 27,477
Backup Bass - Fender - Geddy Lee!
If you can use a 4 string bass - I highly recommend the Fender Geddy Lee Jazz model. The maple neck is so comfortable - very thin - with good action. The pickups are 62 reissue.
I know that this...
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