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Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-24-2021, 05:06 PM
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Posted By ajhodge
Thank you kind sir!

Thank you kind sir!
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-24-2021, 11:17 AM
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Views: 3,576
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 10-23-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,576
Posted By ajhodge
Wink 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...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-18-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,279
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks for the little story. No need to look up...

Thanks for the little story. No need to look up the date unless you really want to. I know he started playing it some time in 1990. It was a long time ago!
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-18-2019, 10:42 AM
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Views: 10,279
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade 07-17-2019, 08:32 AM
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Views: 10,279
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-10-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,475
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks Ken :)

Thanks Ken :)
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-07-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,475
Posted By ajhodge
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/....
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-06-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,475
Posted By ajhodge
Quick update. I didn't think to try this earlier,...

Quick update. I didn't think to try this earlier, but the bass works. It's just fully on (full volume). In a pinch, I could just get a volume pedal I guess.

Still. I hope there's a solution to...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-06-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,475
Posted By ajhodge
Exclamation 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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-25-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,913
Posted By ajhodge
got it. Thanks. I'll look into that before going...

got it. Thanks. I'll look into that before going with the thicker string.
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-24-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,913
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-24-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,913
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 06-19-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,913
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-12-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
Just finally found one available in Canada:...

Just finally found one available in Canada: https://www.axemusic.com/bass/bass-accessories/guitar-stands/ultimate-hanging-gtr-stand.html

Looks like the one.

Thanks for helping out ;)
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-11-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
Unfortunately, the Hercules GS455B is not...

Unfortunately, the Hercules GS455B is not available in Canada. :(

Still looking
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-10-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks Gerson! :) I'll check that one out

Thanks Gerson! :) I'll check that one out
Forum: Smith Strings 01-10-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,789
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-09-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks Ronen. So Hercules and Ultimate are out. ...

Thanks Ronen. So Hercules and Ultimate are out.

Anyone have any thoughts at all on one? Some company must make one
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-09-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
Anyone out there?

Anyone out there?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-04-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,157
Posted By ajhodge
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...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 01-01-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,177
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks again. :)

Thanks again. :)
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-31-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,177
Posted By ajhodge
Thanks, and should I be only changing one string...

Thanks, and should I be only changing one string at a time, or is all at once OK?
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-30-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,177
Posted By ajhodge
OK. Well I got my TCRML's and I'm gonna give them...

OK. Well I got my TCRML's and I'm gonna give them a try. I'm curious as to whether it's advisable to take all the old strings off first, then put all the new ones on, or change them one at a time.
...
Forum: Woods, Electronics, & Components 12-21-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,177
Posted By ajhodge
I guess I will. I just ordered them last night,...

I guess I will. I just ordered them last night, so I might be able to change them up.
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