Pre-amp pic please

[Gerry Sivers]

Hello everyone, I just got my bass and I need a little help. I found a receipt in the case for replacement pots. This made me wonder if I have the original pre-amp. I can't seem to upload a pic because I keep getting an error message. Can someone give me a link or show me what this pre-amp is supposed to look like?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Gerry Sivers

Hello everyone, I just got my bass and I need a little help. I found a receipt in the case for replacement pots. This made me wonder if I have the original pre-amp. I can't seem to upload a pic because I keep getting an error message. Can someone give me a link or show me what this pre-amp is supposed to look like?

Can you send the pic to me via email from this forum?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Gerry Sivers

Hello everyone, I just got my bass and I need a little help. I found a receipt in the case for replacement pots. This made me wonder if I have the original pre-amp. I can't seem to upload a pic because I keep getting an error message. Can someone give me a link or show me what this pre-amp is supposed to look like?

Also, tell me again the model and year of the bass and is it with or without S/P switches?

[Tim Bishop]

Ahh, is it a BSR5MW? Year 1998?

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Ahh, is it a BSR5MW? Year 1998?

If so, it would look like this:

[Ken Smith]

http://www.kensmithbasses.com/access...s/circuits.htm

This one; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/access.../5Kcircuit.jpg

[Gerry Sivers]

Thank you both so much! That's just what I was looking for. Matches perfectly!
I spoke to the seller again and he told me that he ordered replacement Smith pots and had them professionally installed. He left the receipt in the interest of full disclosure. It seems to be working fine but man is it dirty!
I usually clean my basses with lemon oil and then wax. Somehow, I don't think that's what Ken would do but the bass is so dry, I'll have to think of something.
This is my first Ken Smith bass and I'm very impressed with the build quality. It arrived after 8 days on the road from California to Jersey. Before I even opened the case, I could feel the heat coming off of it. When I opened it and grabbed the bass, it was not warm but Hot to the touch! When it cooled down, I checked the neck and it was still straight. I know guys that destroyed their basses after forgetting them in a hot car for 1 day. I don't have to tell anyone here what a well made instrument this is.
It came strung with La Bella light gauge tapered strings but not for long. I'll be getting some DR Lo riders for now until I get it cleaned up and properly outfitted with Smith strings.
The only issue, aside from the filth, is one of the tiny height adjustment saddle allen screws is missing. If anyone knows what size that is, it would be helpful. I'm a carpenter, so I know not to try to force one in from one of my old basses.
Tone-wise, it's simply a Monster! This is the best bolt on bass I've ever heard and it handles better than a lot of NTs I've held. I will not be sending it in for S/P switches any time soon because I can dial in anything I want already.
1998 BSR5MW, a most welcome addition!