As I'm sure you're aware, the CS electrics use very little wood, but in my SM066 I have never had too little smoke flavor, in fact, just the opposite until I learned to cut back on the amount of chunks I use. Of course it will not taste exactly like something cooked on charcoal. I know some folks have tried using one charcoal briquette in the wood box with the wood but I haven't tried that. Maybe someone who has will chime in. A search of threads here may provide some more info.