Questions on Preamps

[frederic vidal]

Hi Ken,

I have a 92 BT5 (5G97192CM)and i'm surprise, i don't have a push pull active passive system on the volume knob is it normal ?

[Tim Bishop]

Hmm, somethin' about this doesn't look like Ken's work to me. A possible modification or pot replacement maybe?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by frederic vidal

Hi Ken,

I have a 92 BT5 (5G97192CM)and i'm surprise, i don't have a push pull active passive system on the volume knob is it normal ?

The volume knob looks damaged so perhaps it was broken and fixed wrong. The jack has tape around it but using our wires so that too looks like it was worked on after we made the bass. If the wrong jack was used, that too could defeat the push-pull active-passive function.

This can be all repaired back to normal if sent here. It looks like something was attempted before and failed so sending it back would get it done right.

[frederic vidal]

Ah ok, the problem, i'm in France...

But for you it's an original circuit ?

I put of the volume knob and i can't push pull the knob.

I think i'll bring it to my luthier to see the problem.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by frederic vidal

Ah ok, the problem, i'm in France...

But for you it's an original circuit ?

I put of the volume knob and i can't push pull the knob.

I think i'll bring it to my luthier to see the problem.

The circuit is original but you need a new Volume knob/pot/board.

Email me at the company to buy the correct part you need. sales@kensmithbasses.com

You should by a new jack as well and it comes wired. Also, put some Smith TC strings on that bass and make it feel better. The shipping is more then the part so add the other items within the same freight cost.

[frederic vidal]

Thanks for your respons Ken, i'll thinking about that.

[frederic vidal]

Hi Ken,

I sent you a message.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by frederic vidal

Thanks for your respons Ken, i'll thinking about that.

The part is paid for now and is on the way to you with instructions how to install.

[frederic vidal]

Hi Ken,

The new Volume knob/pot/board is on my bass and everything is alright.

Many thanks Ken !

What a great bass, i'm in love...