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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 02-25-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,444
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Ken, I saw this and just thought it would be...

Ken,

I saw this and just thought it would be just appropriate to say some words on the J line:

After a little more than 10 years with by BSR4J-MW, I can definitely say that this bass has made...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 11-06-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,878
Posted By Amit Shtriker
For how long YOUR electronics go before you start having problems?

Hey all,

Just curious if any of you have problems with electronics, or it's just my bad luck..

I had to replace the whole electronics after about 5 years.. I replaced it from the older 9V...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-18-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,687
Posted By Amit Shtriker
A good guitar tech maybe? I would suggest...

A good guitar tech maybe?

I would suggest not to do the mod yourself if you're not familiar with the connections...

About the pickup wiring, not sure but I think it's not unlike other pickups,...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 06-08-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,940
Posted By Amit Shtriker
That was exactly my point... Every amp is...

That was exactly my point... Every amp is engineered to have a certain sound (a preset EQ if you will). What I have found is that most of the amps that need messing around with the sound to get the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-31-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,940
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Same here... If I don't get the sound I want...

Same here...

If I don't get the sound I want with all EQ's flat (Including amp), I know that this is a result of a bad room, a mediocre amp or both... Then I will only play with the amp's EQ to...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 05-19-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 23,940
Posted By Amit Shtriker
My favorite tone position - flat:). sometimes...

My favorite tone position - flat:). sometimes when I use only the neck pickup and need more bottom - a slight bass boost.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-29-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,579
Posted By Amit Shtriker
That's one beautiful piece of walnut, Tamas! ...

That's one beautiful piece of walnut, Tamas!
Beautiful bass..
Is this oil finish? It looks very shiny:)
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-25-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
The Compressors

Haven't tried them yet, Bob:) I think I can't find them in my location.. But I will try them in my trip to U.S in a couple of months:cool: Do you know where can I find them? I think that the big...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-24-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks Tim

Everything is great now.. I turned up the gain and now I got a really healthy signal out of my bass, and the passive level is very low compared to the active in flat EQ. I also got my bass set up by...
Forum: Smith Strings 07-23-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,015
Posted By Amit Shtriker
So I see that everything is fine with this Taper...

So I see that everything is fine with this Taper Core set:cool:
Thanks Ken!
Forum: Smith Strings 07-23-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,015
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Taper Core set question

Following forum members' suggestion, I decided to try a new set of taper core mediums for my 4 string bass (I also remember that when I got my Smith, with a Smith set, it sounded even more "rude" and...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-20-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks a lot Tim! I am not that intimidated by...

Thanks a lot Tim!
I am not that intimidated by electronics as you might think:) , I actually studied electronics in high school (even though I skipped a lot of classes so I could spend more time...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-20-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
The RC booster

This is interesting Chris.. I guess this booster can help my sound anyway:) . I think I can't find it here in Israel because no one brought it, but I am having a trip to the U.S. in a couple of...
Forum: Smith Strings 07-20-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 29,963
Posted By Amit Shtriker
I've been using coated Elixir strings for 2...

I've been using coated Elixir strings for 2 years, and they usually last 3 months before I replace them. They only lose a bit of their freshness after 3 months. Every other string I tried was dead...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-20-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks Chris:) What is the pickup booster...

Thanks Chris:)

What is the pickup booster good for other then raising the volume (which is not a very critical problem)? And I think what you said about the recording sessions, is the opposite -...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-20-2007, 04:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
O.K. My bass has the old B.M.T 3 band circuit...

O.K.
My bass has the old B.M.T 3 band circuit (9 Volt). I am in between sets in a little morning gig now, so when I get home I will look for the gain adjustment and will post a pic of the preamp...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-19-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks Tim! I wrote that I bought this bass...

Thanks Tim!

I wrote that I bought this bass 4 years ago, so I've had a couple of battery replacements - with a fresh battery, there was no significant difference between passive and active mode...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 07-19-2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,972
Posted By Amit Shtriker
J945 pickups output issue

Hi,
I've been playing a BSR4J-MW for 4 years now, and since I got it I noticed that the output of the pickups is relatively low, at both passive and active modes. I always connected it to the...
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 07-16-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 43,450
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Great, I was expecting the harshness and was...

Great, I was expecting the harshness and was surprised by the warmness and the calm feel on the eyes. Much better!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-09-2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,591
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Playing in "extreme" weather conditions

Every Summer I have to perform outdoors mostly in very humid places (such as beaches and valleys).

During the gig the bass' body starts to get wet, but the worse thing that happens is that my...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-06-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,579
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks Albert:) This is a simple Tiger...

Thanks Albert:)

This is a simple Tiger Maple core and back with a Walnut top, and Morado fingerboard.

I actually don't remember exactly what year it was made, but if I recall correctly it...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-06-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,579
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Thanks a lot, Ronson:)

Thanks a lot, Ronson:)
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-06-2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,579
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Hi All!!

Here's a pic of my BSRJ-MW

http://i15.tinypic.com/4zef58p.jpg
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-06-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,728
Posted By Amit Shtriker
Very sweet video Chris:) .. one major reason I...

Very sweet video Chris:) .. one major reason I was amazed when I first played a Smith was the deep rich woody "boink" that it makes when slapping (this doesn't happen in any other bass i've played so...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-05-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,404
Posted By Amit Shtriker
I can't remember how many times my bass has taken...

I can't remember how many times my bass has taken some bumps or dings from other things, or the floor (I usually don't use a bass stand - I use the wall or the face of the cab). After all, this bass...
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