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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 02:33 PM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

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Posted By ajhodge

Thanks for all the info. It's pretty awesome to...

Thanks for all the info. It's pretty awesome to be able to talk to you about this stuff. And thanks for being so quick with the replies :)

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 01:11 PM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

Understood. There are no issues with the bass at...

Understood. There are no issues with the bass at all. It's well-loved.

Do you have a recommendation for wiping it down after playing? Just a clean microfiber cloth? Maybe something else?

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 01:09 PM

Replies: 11

Low volume/thin tone on G & C strings

Views: 59,325

Posted By ajhodge

It's highly unlikely that I'd come in or send it...

It's highly unlikely that I'd come in or send it for a setup, being in Canada. Strings: TCRML-6

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 08:06 AM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

The finish on the neck appears to be worn away...

The finish on the neck appears to be worn away around the 3rd fret area. What would be involved in getting that refinished, or barring that, protecting it as much as possible from further wear?

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 07:57 AM

Replies: 11

Low volume/thin tone on G & C strings

Views: 59,325

Posted By ajhodge

Just ordered some Smith strings last night. I'll...

Just ordered some Smith strings last night. I'll give that a whirl and get back to you.

I'm playing it through a Traynor SB200H > Schroeder 1X12 + Hartke 2X10.

As far as the setup goes. what...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-21-2017, 12:24 AM

Replies: 11

Low volume/thin tone on G & C strings

Views: 59,325

Posted By ajhodge

Low volume/thin tone on G & C strings

I'm new to Ken Smith basses, and 6 strings in general, and I've fallen in love with my '87 BT6... but...

The G & C (mostly the C) strings are noticeably quieter and the tone is "thinner" sounding...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-20-2017, 05:23 PM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

Thanks for the info! What about the back of the...

Thanks for the info! What about the back of the neck? The Wax polish? The photos at the link I sent earlier do show photos of the neck back condition. I've only had it a few weeks so that's basically...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-20-2017, 09:12 AM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

This is the bass I now own:...

This is the bass I now own: https://reverb.com/item/6407367-ken-smith-bt6-1987-maple-mahagony-vintage-6-string-bass

I thought the fret board was rosewood, but maybe not?

I'll have to grab one...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-19-2017, 04:47 PM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

It's a 30 year old bass, but it's very new to me,...

It's a 30 year old bass, but it's very new to me, so I guess the finish has been worn off on parts of the back of the neck.

It's not likely that I could get it to you for a full refinish. I'm in...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-19-2017, 07:57 AM

Replies: 13

Caring for my bass

Views: 63,955

Posted By ajhodge

Caring for my bass

Hi there. I'm wondering what I can use to clean the neck of my bass. Sometimes when I'm playing I feel little "bits" gathering under my thumb...

I'd like to clean the neck off but I'm afraid to...

Forum: New Forum Member Introductions

12-07-2017, 03:15 PM

Replies: 0

New member from Canada: Adam Hodge

Views: 29,795

Posted By ajhodge

New member from Canada: Adam Hodge

Hi there. I've posted a couple of times already, but here goes:

I live in Kingston, Ontario Canada, and have been playing bass since the late '80s. I've played in a wide variety of bands from...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

12-07-2017, 02:19 PM

Replies: 3

Pick Boy Lock Pins!

Views: 49,521

Posted By ajhodge

aha! I really should look around more on the...

aha! I really should look around more on the site. Just found the page with the Dunlop strap loks. I will pursue my mission of getting a backup or new set just in case.

On a side note: not sure if...

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

11-30-2017, 07:48 AM

Replies: 3

Pick Boy Lock Pins!

Views: 49,521

Posted By ajhodge

I figured it out. Just a small screwdriver can be...

I figured it out. Just a small screwdriver can be inserted in a little slot and they pop right out. Be careful they don't pop too far away though ;)

Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components

11-29-2017, 08:34 AM

Replies: 3

Pick Boy Lock Pins!

Views: 49,521

Posted By ajhodge

Pick Boy Lock Pins!

Hey. I've just become the proud owner of a 1987 BT6. It has the original strap still with it! I'd like to take the strap locks off that strap and put it on another strap, but I can't figure out how...

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