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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 04-20-2013, 09:37 PM
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Views: 6,879
Posted By Bryan L Williams
I don't think I have ever seen a Smith bass like...

I don't think I have ever seen a Smith bass like this; I am surprised that no one has ever ordered an all Maple with Ebony top/fingerboard combination. Perhaps an Ash body, Maple neck, and Ebony...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 04-15-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,879
Posted By Bryan L Williams
Maple and Ebony

How common is it to find a Smith bass that is entirely Maple with an Ebony top and fingerboard?
Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums 11-01-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 151,700
Posted By Bryan L Williams
So, tuning a 4-string "bass" CGDA (one octave...

So, tuning a 4-string "bass" CGDA (one octave below a cello) would seem to be the way to go...a Contracello.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-25-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,823
Posted By Bryan L Williams
That is very interesting about the packing...

That is very interesting about the packing filler! :)

Is this also known as "Dragonwood"?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-19-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,657
Posted By Bryan L Williams
:o Well...I stand corrected! (Now I know why I...

:o Well...I stand corrected! (Now I know why I did not see it listed in the wood pages...it's been in hiding. ;)) That sounds like some pretty unique Maple you have there.

If you were going to...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-18-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,657
Posted By Bryan L Williams
I know you don't use European Maple in your...

I know you don't use European Maple in your electric basses, but I could not resist asking you...especially since you play large violi...I mean double basses also. ;) Plus, you really know about...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-17-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,657
Posted By Bryan L Williams
Maple Species

If used as a body core on a Smith bass, how might Acer pseudoplatanus compare tonally with Acer rubrum?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-13-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,657
Posted By Bryan L Williams
That's an interesting point about the glue...

That's an interesting point about the glue drops...:eek:
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-13-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,657
Posted By Bryan L Williams
Maple and Ebony...what a fine combination! :) ...

Maple and Ebony...what a fine combination! :)

Thank you for posting this in English! These few paragraphs speak volumes.

Have you ever considered/attempted adding chambers in the bodies of your...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-29-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 77,183
Posted By Bryan L Williams
What type of oil do you prefer to use on the...

What type of oil do you prefer to use on the Ebony boards?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 08-25-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 77,183
Posted By Bryan L Williams
Macassar Ebony Fingerboard Finish

Mr. Smith,

After much searching, I have not been able to find out how you finish your Ebony fingerboards. Do you use some type of oil?
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