Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
07-10-2013, 03:53 AM
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
07-18-2011, 02:29 AM
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Forum: The Bull Pit
04-28-2011, 09:49 PM
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R.I.P. Roger Nichols
Roger Nichols, music engineer, dies.
Grammy winner worked with Steely Dan.
Grammy-winning engineer and producer Roger Nichols died April 9 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. He was...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-29-2010, 01:05 PM
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Narrowing possibilities...
I'm considering and saving money for a BT6G 5-piece body and neck.
The sound that I'm after is as follows:
1- strong and tight lows
2- powerful mids (specially low mids)
3- soft but articulated...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-29-2010, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,622
Ken,
I'm in your forum asking about your...
Ken,
I'm in your forum asking about your basses. Sorry if I was not clear about that in my previous post.
Since Smith basses uses basically the same pickups, hardware and electronics, I think...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
07-29-2010, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,622
Choosing the right wood combo
Ken and friends,
Do you think there's a general rule to follow when choosing top, back and core woods for a new bass?
In other words, what is the start point to someone who has a well defined...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-24-2010, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 18,372
Models
Well, I think you took the right decision about the names, Ken.
Good luck with the new website, I eagerly await to see it. :)
These are very good news!
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
07-23-2010, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 151,685
Would you
Thanks for correcting me
Unlike wine or your basses, it seems that my English is not improving over time ;) my bad
Hope you understand
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-22-2010, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,832
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
07-22-2010, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 151,685
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-20-2010, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,832
Different Body shapes (Ken Smith basses)
Hello,
I'd like to invite you all to discuss a bit about different body shapes Ken produced since he started making basses in the 70's.
More experienced Smith fans don't have much trouble...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-10-2010, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 24,146
humm
Anton,
I really respect your opinion but I don't agree with you. :(
Musicians such as those you mentioned are legends and I don't think they became what they are only turning one or two knobs.
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
06-01-2010, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 24,146
Flat settings
Well, my point is that I do change EQs, but when I'm not in the studio I usually do that in my amp, not in the bass, so I can shape the sound to the room where I am and send the tone that I like from...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-24-2010, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 24,146
I agree
In my opinion everything changes every time I play... Distance from the amp, distance from another musicians, drum, brass section blowing your head out...:eek:
So, I leave my controls unchanged to...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [BG]
05-17-2010, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,460
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
05-10-2010, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,294
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-08-2010, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 639,335
Tim,
Sorry, now I see that it's completely...
Tim,
Sorry, now I see that it's completely different from Bubinga . Since I live in Brazil, I'm not familiar with this wood. It's a very beautiful bass indeed! Congrats. ;)
Thanks,
Jose
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
05-08-2010, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 580
Views: 639,335
Redwood
Tim,
Very nice collection you have here! When you say 'Birdseye Redwood' do you mean Bubinga? Do you know if there's any kind of Exhibition grade Bubinga?
Best regards
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
05-08-2010, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 151,685
Hi Ken and friends!
Ken, your basses are one...
Hi Ken and friends!
Ken, your basses are one of the finest things in the world. Building 5-string, 6-string and 7-string basses with stability and robustness certainly isn't an easy task for any...
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
05-06-2010, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 151,685
Changes
Ken,
Can you comment on how much the Internet and technology advances changed your business and the bass making process itself over the past years? Thank you.
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