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Forum: Smith Strings 07-07-2014, 04:08 PM
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Posted By Greg Lorisco
String Setup

I have checked into this issue and it seems that there are differing opinions, but who here stretches their strings when installing new strings?

I had stretched the strings in the past during...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-31-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,301
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Ok, thanks for the info Ken.

Ok, thanks for the info Ken.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,301
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Dip Switch

So the 9V BMT circuit has the DIP switches as well?

And it should fit with drilling another hole for the mid pot/board?

Right?

Also, what frequencies are available for the mid DIP switches? ...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-30-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,301
Posted By Greg Lorisco
BSR B Circuit

This may have already been asked, but is it possible to put in the new 3 band circuit into a BSR B? Will it work with the existing pickups?

I assume the BSR B doesn't have the mid frequency dip...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-04-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,651
Posted By Greg Lorisco
5 string 19mm

I noticed that the 18mm bridge spacing 5 string neck is 3" wide at the 24th fret according to the Smith site. If you go with the 19mm bridge does that make the neck wider at the 24th fret or is it...
Forum: Smith Strings 01-05-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Yes. I tried them on my Pedula Thunderbass 5 and...

Yes. I tried them on my Pedula Thunderbass 5 and my BT6. IMO they lack some of the “meat” of the regular KS Burners. But the burners add a great meaty sound to the Pedula Thunderbass 5. And are...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-05-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,879
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Question Dip Switches

What year did the internal Dip switches become an option on KS bases? And how do they change the sound options?
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-02-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,962
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Have you made any size changes over the years in...

Have you made any size changes over the years in relation to neck width? For example, would a new BT6 neck have the same
dimensions as an 1990 or older BT6?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-19-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,980
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Talking I have used both approaches (boost mids and...

I have used both approaches (boost mids and notched) and I think it depends on the venue and the style of music. Notching works well for rock where you have guitars leading the chord progression. But...
Forum: Smith Strings 11-19-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Red face To my ear the non-taper has a deeper fuller sound...

To my ear the non-taper has a deeper fuller sound than the taper, but I have to admit that is based on a comparison of other (non-smith) strings. So comparing the KS regular to another brand tapers,...
Forum: Smith Strings 11-18-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Ken, can you explain the different attributes of...

Ken, can you explain the different attributes of the taper vs straight string? I.e. tension, sound differences, intonation, action, etc?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-18-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,980
Posted By Greg Lorisco
What was bad about the tone or what tone were you...

What was bad about the tone or what tone were you looking for?

So many variables with tone; wood, neck, pickups, strings, etc. So it could have been something other than the pickups.
Forum: Smith Strings 11-17-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Good point! Thanks

Good point!

Thanks
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-17-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,980
Posted By Greg Lorisco
I actualy meant "light". To my ear the Jazz bass...

I actualy meant "light". To my ear the Jazz bass sound lacks some of the fullness and roundness of soaps. That may be different on a KS?
Forum: Smith Strings 11-17-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Ahh? So the tension is less with the taper than...

Ahh? So the tension is less with the taper than without?

And I guess I should have said that the E and A sound better to me with a non-taper core; fuller, rounder, more punchy, exactly what you...
Forum: Smith Strings 11-17-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,619
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Thumbs up When you change your strings you should also...

When you change your strings you should also check the intonation and neck relief as these due change with new strings, changing humidity, etc. So if you really want it in tune (meaning it sounds...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-17-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,980
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Thumbs up I think the Jazz set up is a light clear sound,...

I think the Jazz set up is a light clear sound, but lacks the fullness of soaps.

But, with the KS electronics I think you can dial in any sound you like.

...
Forum: Smith Strings 11-17-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,565
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Cool Bass Burners Taper Core

What is the difference or advantage in using just the taper B vs a taper B, E, and A?

For the low B (130) it really adds to the clarity and intonation, but I can’t tell the difference between...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-16-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,114
Posted By Greg Lorisco
I actually like the regular cut of the KS basses,...

I actually like the regular cut of the KS basses, I was just curious as to if there were problems with them, etc.

Thanks
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-13-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,114
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Fusion Basses

Why were the fusion MS bases discontinued?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-12-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,870
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Thanks, that makes sense after I reviewed the...

Thanks, that makes sense after I reviewed the link.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-11-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,870
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Question Series vs parallel Switch

Can someone explain the sound difference using the Series vs parallel Switch on a KS bass? What does this switch offer?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-11-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,968
Posted By Greg Lorisco
Wink Did you get her phone number?

Did you get her phone number?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-05-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Nut
Views: 4,818
Posted By Greg Lorisco
So should I understand from this response that...

So should I understand from this response that brass is better; tone, lasts longer, etc? And that others use bone because it is cheaper and easier to use, not because it adds any value over brass?
...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-02-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,631
Posted By Greg Lorisco
What was your experience with bass central? Did...

What was your experience with bass central? Did you get a good deal?
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