bsr6m info ?

[dayan tejada]

thanks. it is posible have any info about this bass 6M143599T (serial) year , volts , wood , features all about it , will be great 4 me .

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by dayan tejada

thanks. it is posible have any info about this bass 6M143599T (serial) year , volts , wood , features all about it , will be great 4 me .

Well, from what I read from the serial number, it is a Smith 6-String Bass - "M" Series; Made in 1999; Has the 9V pre-amp; Tiger Maple Body. Ken may have to correct or provided additional information from his records.

[Tim Bishop]

You can find out more about this model here:

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...ton/bsrcrm.htm

[dayan tejada]

thanks 4 help

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

You can find out more about this model here:

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models...ton/bsrcrm.htm

In 1999 when your bass was made the circuit was the 9v unit. The specs page only shows the current model specs.

[dayan tejada]

Ken , talking about sound 9v and 18v any notable diference , its posible upgrade?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by dayan tejada

Ken , talking about sound 9v and 18v any notable diference , its posible upgrade?

1- The build structure is different.

2- The 18v model takes 2 batteries and they drain together as one.

3- The frequency settings for the boost/cut points have 4 positions INSIDE the bass that can be 'carefully' adjusted by taking the plate off. It can be broken from misuse or careless handling as well. The 9v settings are within this switch system as well. The pre-set when we install or sell the unit is set differently from the 9v 'fixed' settings.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

....3 - The frequency settings for the boost/cut points have 4 positions INSIDE the bass that can be 'carefully' adjusted by taking the plate off. It can be broken from misuse or careless handling as well....

Am I missing something here? Are you talking about the DIP Switches? If so, there are 6 positions.

[Tim Bishop]

BTW - Is anything available from the manufacturer that would detail the frequency ranges for the 6 individual DIP switches?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Am I missing something here? Are you talking about the DIP Switches? If so, there are 6 positions.

Ahh, I think I see what you are saying. You must be talking about the 4 setting options within the Bass, Mid, and Treble ranges that are adjusted via the 6 DIP switches. Correct?

[Tim Bishop]

Here's the information and settings that identify "Original (9V)" and "New (18V)" settings:

[dayan tejada]

thanks for help

[Greg Lorisco]

What year did the internal Dip switches become an option on KS bases? And how do they change the sound options?

[Tim Bishop]

I believe it was 2004 when Ken came out with the 18V pre-amp and DIP Switch opton.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Greg Lorisco

What year did the internal Dip switches become an option on KS bases? And how do they change the sound options?

The new 18v unit came out in 2004 on the 25th anniversary models and within that year became standard on all models. As far as sound changes, it depends on how you set it and how you eq. it. If you play with the bass flat, then it's the same. If you set it to the old 9v settings, then it's the same as well.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Greg Lorisco

....And how do they change the sound options?

How? By changing the DIP Switch positions for Bass, Mid, and Treble. You'll have to experiment with these settings and let your ear make the final decision on preferred settings.