Electronics - "NEW" Smith B.M.T. 3-Band EQ 18-volt Circuit?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Anthony Baker

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, and starting to learn a lot more about Ken Smith basses. My understanding is that new, recent Ken Smith basses come with a 3-band EQ with a 18-volt circuit.

I'm curious about when did the new circuit come out, and how it compares to older 9-volt circuits.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.

The current circuit came out in 2004, so quite some time ago. The 3 differences are, 1-stronger pots, 2-uses 2 batteries for 18v so drain is slower. Also head room for distortion is higher but there was not problem with the 8v on the HR but it;s just there. and 3-the internal DIP switch which can alter the center frequency for each band. The two best combinations to my ear are the old or the new settings. The new default setting in my opinion work best but, the switch is there if you wanna change it Usually I get calls how to go back to how it was made when the loose the instructions.. lol..