What would you do? (Custom Builds)

[Tom Albano]

What would be your ideal build today for your new Smith bass? What wood combos would you use knowing what you know now? What type of music are you playing?

I have not had much experience with Smith basses at this point, I am working on getting my second right now..... BUT........

Ideally, I would have a downsized CR body (Im 5'6) Rosewood top/ Mahogany core/maple neck with ebony laminates/Ebony board/Soaps.
At least thats the fare for right now....

I think you see where Im going? post your favorite builds here!
as well I would love to hear your Wish Lists?

On my wish list would be to bring back the brass control plates found on the very early Smith basses, maybe using 1/4 inch and a XLR outs as well.

- Tom

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

What would be your ideal build today for your new Smith bass? What wood combos would you use knowing what you know now? What type of music are you playing?

I have not had much experience with Smith basses at this point, I am working on getting my second right now..... BUT........

Ideally, I would have a downsized CR body (Im 5'6) Rosewood top/ Mahogany core/maple neck with ebony laminates/Ebony board/Soaps.
At least thats the fare for right now....

I think you see where Im going? post your favorite builds here!
as well I would love to hear your Wish Lists?

On my wish list would be to bring back the brass control plates found on the very early Smith basses, maybe using 1/4 inch and a XLR outs as well.

- Tom

What species of Rosewood? The only Rosewood we have used or offered in the past 25 years+ has been Cocobolo.

[Tom Albano]

Well this is '"ideally".... I know Im going to get tripped up but the rosewood I had in mind was like this

http://redmodernfurniture.com/wp-con...od-table-3.jpg

I guess it looks like Cocobolo, (Honestly I did not know cocobolo was a rosewood)
but still in my mind I always loved the darker, tighter, straight patterns that rosewood seemed to show off so well ... of course I cant find exactly what I mean right now but something like...
http://car-lab.co.il/wp-content/uplo...wood-20web.jpg

[Tom Albano]

Looks like what I mean is indian rosewood
http://www.woodnwires.ca/wood/sample...20Rosewood.jpg

http://www.mangore.net/indian-rosewo...bellucci01.jpg

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Looks like what I mean is indian rosewood
http://www.woodnwires.ca/wood/sample...20Rosewood.jpg

http://www.mangore.net/indian-rosewo...bellucci01.jpg

How bout this?

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...sr5egebony.htm

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Looks like what I mean is indian rosewood
http://www.woodnwires.ca/wood/sample...20Rosewood.jpg

http://www.mangore.net/indian-rosewo...bellucci01.jpg

Or maybe?

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...g(morado).html

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Or maybe?

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...g(morado).html

LOL ... what can I say these are too sweet for sure.


Does the top wood have any effect on tone?

- T

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Looks like what I mean is indian rosewood
http://www.woodnwires.ca/wood/sample...20Rosewood.jpg

http://www.mangore.net/indian-rosewo...bellucci01.jpg

Or, how bout this....

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models..._zebrawood.htm

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Or, how bout this....

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models..._zebrawood.htm

Narrow it whats your fav?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

....I always loved the darker, tighter, straight patterns that rosewood seemed to show off so well

Have you considered an Ebony top?

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Have you considered an Ebony top?

Oh, yes I have I love Ebony. Just so you guys know, Im not planning on ordering a custom I just want to see what other people are thinking...
Ebony is one of my all time favorite woods as far as looks go, Very Exotic.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Well this is '"ideally".... I know Im going to get tripped up but the rosewood I had in mind was like this

http://redmodernfurniture.com/wp-con...od-table-3.jpg

I guess it looks like Cocobolo, (Honestly I did not know cocobolo was a rosewood)
but still in my mind I always loved the darker, tighter, straight patterns that rosewood seemed to show off so well ... of course I cant find exactly what I mean right now but something like...
http://car-lab.co.il/wp-content/uplo...wood-20web.jpg

If you want a Smith bass then you need to order it in the woods we use and have aged and acclimated. http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...econtents.html

Read the website a little and then come back with questions.

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

If you want a Smith bass then you need to order it in the woods we use and have ages and acclimated. http://www.kensmithbasses.com/woodpa...econtents.html

Read the website a little and then come back with questions.

Hi Ken I was just getting at "ideals" Im not intending on ordering a custom right now I just wanted to get a feel as to what people liked.

I have gone over your site. Im not questioning what you use at all!

- T

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tom Albano

Hi Ken I was just getting at "ideals" Im not intending on ordering a custom right now I just wanted to get a feel as to what people liked.

I have gone over your site. Im not questioning what you use at all!

- T

I was only trying to help and guide you in the right direction..

Geezz.. you and Tim.. 3 pages here in like 3 hours.. lol.. Maybe you two should exchange phone numbers.. less typing. lol