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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-20-2007, 12:47 PM
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Just Ordered New Bsr Gn 5 String Bass
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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....
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-09-2007, 12:51 PM
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Smith Bass = Status Symbol?
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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...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-09-2007, 12:35 PM
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Sticky:
Show your Smith bass!
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653,271
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.
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-09-2007, 12:26 PM
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Bass Set-ups
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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...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-08-2007, 10:55 AM
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Bass Set-ups
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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
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Poll:
So, How Many Smith's do YOU own?
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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)
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New Forum Member Introductions
04-08-2007, 07:33 AM
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Another Hello From Chicago
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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...
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General Bass Guitar Music and Playing
04-07-2007, 04:55 PM
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Style of Music
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BobWankowski
Jazz, Instrumental R&B and some solo stuff...
Jazz, Instrumental R&B and some solo stuff here.
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-07-2007, 04:24 PM
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Show your Smith bass!
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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....
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Amps, etc. [BG]
04-07-2007, 03:34 PM
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What kind of amp do you guys play out of?
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BobWankowski
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...
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Smith Basses, Handmade
04-07-2007, 03:07 PM
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Show your Smith bass!
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653,271
Posted By
BobWankowski
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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