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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 09-05-2014, 01:06 AM
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Posted By Terry Takahashi
Good catch!

Good catch! but sold for 2k USD. I agree, it didn't seem like there was any intent to mislead.

Also, shouldn't the SN be stamped into fingerboard? Where's the SN on the comparably-shaped KSDs?
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-22-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,251
Posted By Terry Takahashi
Finish protection

There is a region near the base of the lower horn on a BSR that is particularly susceptible to gouging from fingernails, which, in turn, happens during slapping. I was wondering how to protect this...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-13-2014, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,251
Posted By Terry Takahashi
Classic Wax Polish!

I spent the morning with my BSRJ5 MW and some KS Classic Wax Polish. If you compare the image with the comparable one posted a week or so ago, you can see how effectively the polish works on the...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-04-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,251
Posted By Terry Takahashi
In fact, they are on order! Thanks for building a...

In fact, they are on order! Thanks for building a terrific bass.
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-04-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,251
Posted By Terry Takahashi
First KSB - BSRJ5 MW

I'm very excited to have received my first KSB, a 1997 BSRJ5 MW. Within hours of opening the FedEx package, I was giggin' it and what a great sound! I set everything flat on bass and preamp and...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-02-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,006
Posted By Terry Takahashi
Contribution of wood to a bass's sound

Fellow KSB folks,

I've read on this site and others that the choice of wood is important to the sound of a bass. Two questions:
1. If you were to pull out the pups from your bass and hold it over...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 07-01-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 88,847
Posted By Terry Takahashi
After using AI Contra (IIb & a newer model) or a...

After using AI Contra (IIb & a newer model) or a Polytone Minibrute (80's) for about 3 years, I found to my surprise that the best, most transparent sound was a Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 driving a...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 07-21-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,274
Posted By Terry Takahashi
thanks!

Thank you for your reply, Mr. Smith. I hesitated to ask you - you're undoubtedly swamped with inquiries.

What I was looking for was threads on the forum about the CR series or a KSB site that...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 07-20-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,274
Posted By Terry Takahashi
Hi from Oregon

Hi Smith vets, Newb from Oregon.

I just joined the forum after getting a stern Use-your-real-name lecture, which seems like a reasonable policy.

I play both electric and upright in a wide...
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