[ask] modify a smith..

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by precbj

hi guys.. i'm newbie.. just buying a Smith BT6G '89-91 vintage from my friend..
i want to ask about.. what is your opinion if i change the 2-EQband smith original preamp on BT6G with a new aguilar OBP-3 preamp? is it gonna produced a great sound? any of you guys have ever tried to combined them?
i feel that i need the mid settings.. especially to get the melodic tone and support the slap sound (i've seen the john king's clip on youtube - i like the sound ). please give me suggestions.. help. thank you all

Well, I don't know that Ken ships to Jakarta, however, if you are able to buy the Smith 9V Circuit (w/Mid) or 18V Circuit, I would suggest going that route and maintain the integrity and original intended design of that bass.

Since you only have the BT Circuit (i.e. without the Mid), you will need to have an extra hole drilled to accommodate the Mid (and as Ken will tell you, there is little room for error). So, if you could locate and buy the 9V or 18V circuit W/Mid, you might be able to have it professionally installed.

Or, your best option, IF you are able to ship to Ken; I would suggest sending the bass to him and have him do it for you. This way, you can count on getting it done correctly in the first pass.