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Old 09-24-2009, 06:45 AM
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Just found this thread on TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583392


Is it true that there is a new Burner Hadrien Feraud Signature coming? It sure looks nice.
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Old 09-24-2009, 09:14 AM
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Just found this thread on TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583392


Is it true that there is a new Burner Hadrien Feraud Signature coming? It sure looks nice.
Yes, but produced by our Distributor in Japan 'Sleek Elite'. These are totally handmade in Japan and the price reflects that. Some of the wood, neck billets and parts are supplied by us. I just shipped more wood and circuits for them a few days ago over to Hajime in Japan.
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Old 09-24-2009, 09:25 AM
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Thank you for the info.
I just heard about Hadrien a couple of weeks ago. And now this! Great bassplayer and another great bass with the Smith name on it! Inspiring...
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I was like "huh?" when I saw this thread on TB as well...

I was ready to pull out the popcorn thinking it may be someone branding it...

not sure how I love the spalted look, but definately cool!
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Old 09-24-2009, 04:35 PM
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...not sure how I love the spalted look, but definately cool!
It would make a great coffee table top in the den!
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Do you guys like the finger ramp? I have never used one and it looks unnecessary.
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Old 09-24-2009, 05:40 PM
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While I've never used one, I do understand and respect why Hadrien does. It's not for me, but it does look nice.
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While I've never used one, I do understand and respect why Hadrien does. It's not for me, but it does look nice.
Why do you think he uses a ramp?
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Old 09-24-2009, 06:37 PM
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His 4-finger playing style and speed.
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His 4-finger playing style and speed.
Yes, I can see that.

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Do you guys like the finger ramp? I have never used one and it looks unnecessary.
I think we should recognize the mastermind of Gary Willis who invented the finger ramp for his own style and esquisite technique. I used it for fretless playing and it's a real plus.
These days the finger ramp is kind of generic accessoire and it is used in many cases just for the hype.
The funny (or sad) thing is that this ramp (which is a little piece of wood between pickups or betweem central pickup and the neck) is proposed by a NY bass company, at only 399$ !!! - They really think bass players are stupid...

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Just found this thread on TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583392


Is it true that there is a new Burner Hadrien Feraud Signature coming? It sure looks nice.
This is true Hadrian is a good friend and he spent some time with me I played the bass its great and they will be making more soon. The string spacing it real tight
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Yes, string spacing is more narrow and that works well with Hadrian's playing style. Nice looking bass. Out of curiosity, I would like to hear that same bass with Ken's Soapbar P/U's installed with the Smith 3-Band Pre-amp (not sure what Pre-amp is in this model, however, it does appear to be a 3-Band of some type).
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Yes, string spacing is more narrow and that works well with Hadrian's playing style. Nice looking bass. Out of curiosity, I would like to hear that same bass with Ken's Soapbar P/U's installed with the Smith 3-Band Pre-amp (not sure what Pre-amp is in this model, however, it does appear to be a 3-Band of some type).
They buy the circuits from us. Same Preamp as in all of the current Smith basses.
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Old 03-20-2010, 01:02 AM
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They buy the circuits from us. Same Preamp as in all of the current Smith basses.
Nice! Gotta love that.
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