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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-15-2007, 02:39 PM
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Posted By Jason Mendelson
Frettless with lines confuses me... I always...

Frettless with lines confuses me... I always play just behind the line as if it were a frett....

I posted my unlined frettless 6 on the first page of this thread :D
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-08-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,031,586
Posted By Jason Mendelson
I had a chance to get a smith just like this...

I had a chance to get a smith just like this one... I regret not picking it up when I had the chance...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-05-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 60,424
Posted By Jason Mendelson
My lock is Ebony... When I open and close it the...

My lock is Ebony... When I open and close it the lock nut loosens up I guess... I need to add a washer or something but dont want to make it vibrate at all... If i tighten it up...its good...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-04-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,031,586
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Beautiful quilted top you got there! The 5...

Beautiful quilted top you got there!

The 5 strings feel great! Would love to add that one to my collection :D

I have a new smith on the way... a KSD... :D
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-30-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,031,586
Posted By Jason Mendelson
I think the reason it looks different is since...

I think the reason it looks different is since the wood is cut crossing the grain rather then along with it like on tobias basses and other lacewood tops ive seen...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 01-29-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,201
Posted By Jason Mendelson
I wish I knew more about it and would love to...

I wish I knew more about it and would love to learn more!

And I just relised I mis-titled the thread...

Im not 100% sure on the age... I was told 1800's... Someone else told me it was...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-29-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,031,586
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Thanks I love it too! Was really pleased when I...

Thanks I love it too! Was really pleased when I got it for the first time!

I like your 4 string... Ive been thinking of getting a lesser stringed smith :D
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-29-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 60,424
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Nope, its perfectly in tune C when open... I...

Nope, its perfectly in tune C when open... I think my bass has a long string length... I forgot what it was last time I measured it... or maybe the scroll is short?

but I agree it does look...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 01-29-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,201
Posted By Jason Mendelson
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/Performance...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/slapinfunkdb/P1040478.jpg
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 01-29-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,201
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Herold Jaeger: My Double Bass...

I purchased this bass in Miami Florida from Paris Banchetti (http://www.parisbanchettiguitars.com/) in 1996. It was previouly owned by Lucas Drew from University of Miami (who I studied with along...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-29-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 60,424
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Ill add a lil something now...

Ill add a lil something now...
Forum: Smith Strings 01-29-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,787
Posted By Jason Mendelson
On my BSR6EG I barely have any wear from my...

On my BSR6EG I barely have any wear from my standard steel strings... You can see some vertical lines from the string vibrating but they are not really worn into the finger board.. I slap bass...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-29-2007, 05:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 60,424
Posted By Jason Mendelson
I had an extension added to my bass... The only...

I had an extension added to my bass... The only thing I do NOT love about it is when playing pizz jazz, I dont get that same heavly growl out of hitting an open E when the E lock is in place... ...
Forum: Smith Strings 01-29-2007, 05:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,787
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Each string has its own feel... The compressors...

Each string has its own feel... The compressors are really easy on your fingers if you do alot of sliding etc... they have a little bit of a smoother feel to them...

Definatly the Stainless...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 01-27-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 646,083
Posted By Jason Mendelson
SWR Super Redhead... Its from the first...

SWR Super Redhead...

Its from the first year they had the vent port under the woofers on the front...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-27-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 54
Sticky: Smith Basses
Views: 212,762
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Hrmmm..... really not sure which I like better! ...

Hrmmm..... really not sure which I like better! I think I would prefer to keep them lookin all original... It is functional, just harder to turn.. Slightly bent so the rubber bushing between the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-27-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 1,031,586
Posted By Jason Mendelson
My Smiths! '96 BMT Elite G 6 String Fretted ...

My Smiths!

'96 BMT Elite G 6 String Fretted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v461/PerformanceNISMO/Ken%20Smith%20BMT%20Elite%20G%206/P1020066.jpg...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-27-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 54
Sticky: Smith Basses
Views: 212,762
Posted By Jason Mendelson
Hey Ken! Still love my Smiths! '96 BMT...

Hey Ken! Still love my Smiths!

'96 BMT Elite G 6
'98 BSR Elite G 6 Frettless...

I am afraid I am in need of a new tuning peg for the BMT... Its the one for the "A" string if that...
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