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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-20-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,869
Posted By BobWankowski
I prefer bolt on.....

.......for some applications.

I have both.
My fretted is a neck thru and my fretless is a bolt-on.
My next Smith will be a 6MW Walnut which will give me 2 bolt on's and one neck thru by choice....
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-09-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,563
Posted By BobWankowski
Form truly follows function for me and I say that...

Form truly follows function for me and I say that having played and owned most of the "Status Symbol" basses since 1977. (Including 6 high end Alembics, 5 of which had neck problems.)

The...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-09-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,773
Posted By BobWankowski
Absolutely...I'd still like a 4 string Jazz bass...

Absolutely...I'd still like a 4 string Jazz bass around for when I need "that" sound but my Smith ERB's cover everything else I need.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-09-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,499
Posted By BobWankowski
That's easy. Specifically the "Smith" Nickels...

That's easy. Specifically the "Smith" Nickels sound clear and warm right from the start. On my fretted they sound wonderful and jazz guitar-like up high, clear and piano like down low and have a...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-08-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,499
Posted By BobWankowski
Burner Nickel Medium Tapered 6 for me on both...

Burner Nickel Medium Tapered 6 for me on both fretted and fretless.
Just the tiniest hint of relief on the neck and low action (no buzz) with the strings following the radius of the board. Bridge...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-08-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 24,445
Posted By BobWankowski
Two for me (for now)

Wow, some beautiful instruments above.:eek:

2 for me for now. A fretted '97 BSR6G and a Lined Fretless '95 CR6G.
(See avatar)
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 04-08-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,637
Posted By BobWankowski
Another Hello From Chicago

New member to this board but long time Ken Smith bass fanatic.
Worked semi-pro for many years as a jobber and giving private instruction.
BA in Theory from NEIU.

Though semi-retired (because...
Forum: General Bass Guitar Music and Playing 04-07-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,288
Posted By BobWankowski
Jazz, Instrumental R&B and some solo stuff...

Jazz, Instrumental R&B and some solo stuff here.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-07-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,773
Posted By BobWankowski
Thank you. Your CR-6 in Ebony is amazing looking....

Thank you. Your CR-6 in Ebony is amazing looking.

I can't say that I do(own a WBT 5 Elite). I've only owned 6's. Actually never played a 5'er.
Went from 4 to 6 back in 1994 and stayed there....
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 04-07-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 317,806
Posted By BobWankowski
Thumbs up Amp Rig for Smiths

Euphonic Audio iAMP-600 Head
Avalon U5
(For recording and I sometimes use as a pre for the iAMP power section)
Euphonic Audio VL-210 Cab
Euphonic Audio VL-110 Cab x2
Gramma Platform

Been a...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 04-07-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,773
Posted By BobWankowski
Thumbs up My Smith Basses

1995 CR6GF Flame Maple (Lined Fretless)
1997 BSR6G Tiger Maple
Though I'm very happy with this lineup I may add a Walnut Smith 6
someday for variety.

"Besides the craftsmanship and flawless...
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