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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 01-21-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 143,364
Posted By David Newcomb
light rigs

Thought I'd update my input on this. I got back into gigging bands about 18 months ago and having back issues, after much trial and error, this is the rig i use;
For small rooms- Eden WTX260 260...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 01-21-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 150,689
Posted By David Newcomb
Early Pickups

Were any of the early basses that had the wood cover Bill Lawrence pickups 5 or 6 string basses? I only ask this because on the rare occasions something of this era comes up for sale on Ebay or a...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 01-17-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 150,689
Posted By David Newcomb
good read!

Thanks Ken for clearing up a lot of the myths and urban legends that float out there about KSB and the early years.
People over the years have seen me gig with #41 and many tell that story, about...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 05-21-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,283
Posted By David Newcomb
issue with barcus berry pickup bridge?

Hi,

I've been trying to find ways to amplify my Kay and its getting frustrating.

It's an old M1 that came with a Barcus Berry Bridge system already installed.

I got a fishman BII and...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-02-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,922
Posted By David Newcomb
pickup adjustment

Take it to a bass tech and find out how low the pickup can really safely go, is what i would do. Sounds like you did the right thing stopping where it "feels" stopped, but a pro might be able to...
Forum: The Bull Pit 01-01-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,725
Posted By David Newcomb
2008 indeed!

Amen to starting and running businesses! I spent new year's day looking for an open lift to repair the mini van taxi, frantically hoping to get the shock back in place for the lady flying in 90...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-18-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,070
Posted By David Newcomb
I hope so too, as I own a small cab company... ...

I hope so too, as I own a small cab company...

they say ignorance is bliss!! I must be mighty blissfull.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-18-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,070
Posted By David Newcomb
sorry i stand corrected!

you are right, Ken its not a "sealed unit" thats just what some repairman told me who did not want the headache.

I took the backplate off this morning and what i see is a circuitboard and parts...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 12-17-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 317,699
Posted By David Newcomb
I use the all tube Mesa Boogie buster 200 combo...

I use the all tube Mesa Boogie buster 200 combo 1x15 version, currently out of production...this may change when I start gigging again due to weight! (think it tops 100 lbs).
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 12-17-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 143,364
Posted By David Newcomb
Talking the mesa boogie walkabout scout combos are killer...

the mesa boogie walkabout scout combos are killer for sound and fairly light for the volume- they use some tech that makes a 1x12 sound like a 15. Tried one in the store and it sounded loud, they...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-16-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,544
Posted By David Newcomb
I had the late Gary Emmons of Crackerbox Music...

I had the late Gary Emmons of Crackerbox Music install a third straplock round about where the old gibson strap buttons went on the EB1 (sg model). I then went to a two strap system which was kinda...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 12-16-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,070
Posted By David Newcomb
How to breathe new life into my old Ken Smith??

Hi!

I bought Ken Smith #041 about 13 years ago on West 48th st in NY and she was well used at that point in time. Add 13 years- 4 of which she got played constantly on stage in a catskills cover...
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