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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-30-2018, 03:44 PM
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Posted By Tom Albano
Cool Hi Thanks for getting back to me. I just...

Hi
Thanks for getting back to me.
I just noticed the tip top of the truss nut is rounded but further in still has teeth to grip. If I wanted to change the nut can this be screwed off the rod? It...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 10-29-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,786
Posted By Tom Albano
95 BMT Fusion 5 string.

Hello, I was hoping to find out some info on my 5 string BMT which is a masterpiece BTW! just outstanding.
Can I ask why you do not make the NT's this way anymore?

as well the neck profile on...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-05-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,895
Posted By Tom Albano
Here are some pics of the bass, Ill get a pic of...

Here are some pics of the bass, Ill get a pic of the pot shaft in the next day or two. Thank you for your help.
...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 02-04-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,895
Posted By Tom Albano
Vintage 1986, trivial question about knobs.

Just a quick question, I just purchased an incredible Smith vintage 1986 dovetail, Walnut body, birdseye center block, ebony board. The pots on this bass are super small and very thin, not standard...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-06-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,643
Posted By Tom Albano
one more....

one more....
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 08-06-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 635,643
Posted By Tom Albano
Crv_s

Just purchased this, needless to say Im very happy playing it, I love the 5 piece body also, The quality is tangible.....

Does the "S" at the end of serial stand for Shedua? Also what model is...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-24-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,212
Posted By Tom Albano
There definitely seems to be more BSR than BT out...

There definitely seems to be more BSR than BT out there, I love the BT shape also, right now I have 2 basses Im looking at... on my short list on is a Black Tiger BT (Walnut Top, Figured Maple Core,...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-24-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,212
Posted By Tom Albano
Thank you for the links, I will go through them...

Thank you for the links, I will go through them for sure.
So the center block determines size or overall width, which is obvious now that you say it :)
... So both the BO's and NT's are basically...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-24-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,212
Posted By Tom Albano
Hello, Since there is a thread similar to what I...

Hello, Since there is a thread similar to what I was going to post I thought I would try my question here...

Are the sizes of the Bolt on bodies the same as the Neck throughs... is there any...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-03-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,247
Posted By Tom Albano
:) Thanks Tim, I appreciate the effort, for...

:)

Thanks Tim, I appreciate the effort, for real!
- T
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-03-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,247
Posted By Tom Albano
Thanks Ken, I appreciate you posting, I just...

Thanks Ken, I appreciate you posting, I just wanted to inquire... Maybe Ill grab a "P.A.P.A" one day soon.
Happy New Year
-T
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-03-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,247
Posted By Tom Albano
the standard Burner J PuPs with the full "Ken...

the standard Burner J PuPs with the full "Ken Smith" name on them

Im really just asking for curiosity but I do Kinda feel like Im missing something, it is a Smith, I want a Smith Preamp.
As for...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 01-03-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,247
Posted By Tom Albano
Installing Soaps on a Burner?

Recently bought my 2nd Smith Bass, A Burner (Solid Ash, 5 string), Although this one is Really "Smithish" as it came with an Aguilar OBP-3 with 2 bands of mid. its an 18 volt system and the bass...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
Thanks Man, I get crazy with my setup's I like...

Thanks Man, I get crazy with my setup's I like things a certain way, it bothers me quite a bit when it doesin't feel right. Currently looking for a new guy in my area to do setups and other guitar...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
Believe me Im happy with what I have ... Im...

Believe me Im happy with what I have ... Im thankful. But it would be nice. Maybe next year if I dont spend randomly on other gear it will come true although you can get a pretty good deal on NICE...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
The bass is mint (has not been played all that...

The bass is mint (has not been played all that much if at all, before I got it) but it is from 1997, I think maybe just over all that time, it might just need some basic stuff done to it, theres no...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
I adjusted the saddle raised it a little bit,...

I adjusted the saddle raised it a little bit, seems a little better but the A is not playing like the other strings and it is relative to the rest of the strings theres no massive change in string...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
Hey Tim, The clack starts at the first fret and...

Hey Tim, The clack starts at the first fret and is fairly consistent all the way down to around the 12 or 15th fret... The strings are at a reasonable height the bass is not set super low (non...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-18-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,778
Posted By Tom Albano
New Nut or Not ?

OK, I think I already know what I need to do but wanted to see if anyone else has had similar trouble....

On my Smith BSRJ5 I get the action setup fine no problem low and sweet ... BUT.... the A...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-15-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
I get it ... Thinking about it now it seems...

I get it ... Thinking about it now it seems pretty obvious. Just work with the actual spacing.

thanks Ken
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-14-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
I hear what you are saying....Ive been playing...

I hear what you are saying....Ive been playing for a long time, I set-up my own basses usually, I solder from time to time. Even if the bass has a horrible setup as long as there are no major issues...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-14-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
Hello, Am I understanding this correctly,...

Hello, Am I understanding this correctly, basically a 6 string is 5mm wider than a 5 string? or rather the center block on a 6 is 5mm wider than a 5 string?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-14-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
if its only a matter of the fretboard being wider...

if its only a matter of the fretboard being wider that would be ideal for me, Im concerned about the body being wider, I really like the 5 strings. I can take a look at Sam Ash in NYC they sometimes...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-14-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
Do you like the 2 band EQ on the Burners? From...

Do you like the 2 band EQ on the Burners? From what Ive heard of them ... sound samples and you tube I know not the best way to judge but.... they sounded very nice.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-14-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,684
Posted By Tom Albano
Hi the reason I ask.... I picked up a BSRJ 5...

Hi the reason I ask.... I picked up a BSRJ 5 string (B-G)... Im most likely going to go for another 5 to string E-C with light strings or just maybe go for a 6. Im not sure at this point ... I am...
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