Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-24-2021, 05:06 PM
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-24-2021, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 4
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Thanks.
So one could fret each string at...
Thanks.
So one could fret each string at the 24th fret and then judge if plucking the string might cause it to hit the pickup or not? Basically as close as possible in that scenario?
And what...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
10-23-2021, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,024
2 Questions
Hi there. I have a couple of questions about my '87 BT6.
1) I'd love to know the optimal string to pickup distance, in order to make sure my bass sounds its best.
2) I'm curious about the...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-18-2019, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,140
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-18-2019, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,140
Thanks Ken. Do you remember when that was? And...
Thanks Ken. Do you remember when that was? And was it Phil you talked to, or one of his handlers? Did he/they mention waiting on Modulus and it taking too long to get something from them? I've heard...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
07-17-2019, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,140
Phil Lesh and his BT6
I've always wanted to know the story behind Phil Lesh and how/when he got his BT6. I know he was playing it in 1990 and 1991, but that's all. I'd love to know who approached who (did Ken reach out to...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-10-2019, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-07-2019, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,219
Please let me know if there's a way to fix this...
Please let me know if there's a way to fix this issue that you know of, or if I need to order a new Smith Concentric BT Circuit from here: http://www.kensmithbasses.com/parts-accessories/circuits/....
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-06-2019, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-06-2019, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 10,219
HELP!! Volume knob popped out!!
1987 BT6
Somehow my cable got tangled around my volume knob and when I yanked on the cable, the volume knob popped right out. It doesn't seem to just pop right back in so I'm at a complete loss! I...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-25-2019, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,960
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-24-2019, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,960
I shall... I am using the Ken Smith strings...
I shall... I am using the Ken Smith strings suggested by Mr. Smith for this particular bass, but I will check.
ahhh... I just realized you may have meant for the lower gauge string....
What...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-24-2019, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,960
Hi there. I'm still not really happy with the...
Hi there. I'm still not really happy with the sound of my C string.
I've slightly raised the neck pickup on that side, and lowered the bridge pickup, as well as raising the poles on the neck...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
06-19-2018, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,960
1987 BT6 G & C strings "tinny" sounding
So I have a set of Tapercore Mediums on it, as suggested, but those top two strings are still less "round" sounding than the other 4. It's been suggested (elsewhere) that I play with the pickup...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-12-2018, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-11-2018, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-10-2018, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
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Forum: Smith Strings
01-10-2018, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 31,692
I can add to this list, being in Canada, I can...
I can add to this list, being in Canada, I can say for a fact that Long & McQuade sells Smith Bass Strings online: https://www.long-mcquade.com/
Here's their number if you want it: (905) 837-9785...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-09-2018, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-09-2018, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-04-2018, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,091
Wide neck bass stand?
I'm starting to realize that finding a stand for my BT6 might not be as simple as I thought.
I was looking at the Hercules GS415B but it doesn't seem to be wide enough. My BT6 is about 54mm at...
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
01-01-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,146
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-31-2017, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,146
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-30-2017, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,146
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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components
12-21-2017, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,146
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