| Author | Message | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 558 Registered: 11-2011 |
Not to beat this to death, but I'm bumping this thread. If this is something in the works I would be defiantly interested in installing a 3 way Q to my Distillate. If not I'll drop it, I can make it work with the SF-2. For now I find the Q gain a bit to much at 6db. A 3db / 6db / 0 would go a long way. Thank you, Pete http://alembic.com/cgi-bin/alembic-club/discus.cgi?pg=prev&topic=393&page=197056 | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6256 Registered: 7-2004 |
I beleive the 3-ways are 0-6-9. Bill, tgo | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2293 Registered: 2-2005 |
I think Adriaan has 0-3-6 on one of his basses. All it takes is some slightly different component values attached to the switch. Keith | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 3266 Registered: 6-2002 |
Bill is right about the standard 3-way, and Keith is right about about the switch on my Spoiler. The standard 2-way is 0-8, and I fully agree that's a bit strong. The 3 and 6 positions really do make a difference from the 8, as well as between themselves. Now on my 88 Spoiler it was a fairly simple mod, but like Mica mentioned on that earlier thread it's probably not as simple on a Distillate. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8639 Registered: 6-2000 |
Pete, you'll need to provide an image of your electronics. There are several different versions of the Distillate. What we can do is provide a prewired switch for your version. | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 560 Registered: 11-2011 |
Thanks Mica!!! Here's the shot of the cavity. If helpful the electronics were at the Mother Ship for minor work on 5/8/12 # 37793 SN# 85D3532 I would prefer the 0/3/6db if this pans out.  | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2294 Registered: 2-2005 |
I see I'm not the only one who dates his batteries. Keith | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 561 Registered: 11-2011 |
Yep, and this one was low. I guess the cavity check is for a good reason. | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Junior Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 48 Registered: 6-2014 |
Pete, I was just telling Mica the other day how much I like the 3-position Q-switch upgrade they wired up for my Persuader. Keith, I'm pretty sure this place is where I got the idea for dating my battery. =) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6257 Registered: 7-2004 |
Dating the battery? Great idea! I'll be doing that from now on. Thanks. Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4531 Registered: 5-2009 |
Soon there will be a rechargeable battery with a speech chip ! It will sound out with a little voice " OH, NO, the end is near " when it is time for a boost. , It will say "Thanks" when charged ! The alerts will be programed for when you plug in the instrument and the circuit detects a load . LOL ... ... ... ... ! | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 758 Registered: 9-2009 |
You guys must open your electronic cavities a lot more often than I do for your dating the batteries to help. Mine tend to get opened when I start getting distortion or there is no sound. | ||
| growlypants
Intermediate Member Username: growlypants Post Number: 148 Registered: 3-2011 |
I just keep a piece of paper in the case, writing on it the date of battery changes. That way, I don't have to open up the back to see! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4533 Registered: 5-2009 |
Each hour that the battery is supplying power to the circuit will be relevant to predict a "lack of power incident". Therefore it would be useful to enter exact hours of use in a log. You could even do a study that way with different battery brands and types .  ! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3700 Registered: 10-2002 |
Or.... you could just play the instrument till it needs a new battery ; then change the battery :-) Graeme | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2298 Registered: 2-2005 |
I don't date batteries for determining when they might die but to ensure they don't get to the age where leakage becomes an issue. Even if I have one in place that still has plenty of juice left I will replace it if it has been in service over a year. More than once I've had a battery start to leak yet still have enough power left to run whatever it was in. Keith | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4534 Registered: 5-2009 |
Keith , I agree . I check for that as well . Wolf | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 831 Registered: 8-2002 |
Let me get this clear. I have an Essence with Rogue/Europa electronics. There is a 2 position switch for Q. what is required to verify that the 2 to 3 position switch upgrade is possible for me? Slawie | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 562 Registered: 11-2011 |
Hoping on it Slawie | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 3268 Registered: 6-2002 |
The upgrade is always an option, as long as you have a set with a filter. The amount of work and skill-set required to DIY the installation will depend on the exact configuration. For some configurations, there is a simple replacement kit available (hazarding a guess that this is for Essence and Signature sets). From what I remember, Rogue/Europa, Distillate and Spoiler are not quite as simple. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4704 Registered: 6-2002 |
I can confirm that it's an easy job for signature basses as I've done that upgrade on both of my sig basses and can recommend it at least on a signature bass. | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 564 Registered: 11-2011 |
Hi Mica, I just came back from NY, if you need better shots for electronics identification I'd be more than happy to put my Distillate on a photo shoot. My E-Mail address in on my profile page if it's more convenient. Peace, Pete Pete | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8650 Registered: 6-2000 |
Not a question of convenience, just some of dad's time. He's just finished an emergency project for a customer, and there are 2 Series II basses on his bench. I've slipped the Q switch project on his schedule after that, but we'll just have to wait until then. | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 565 Registered: 11-2011 |
Understood Mica, I suggested the E-Mail route based on the individuality of the electronics in the Basses. I thank you and your Dad's time and effort in this. Pete | ||
| ed_zeppelin
Intermediate Member Username: ed_zeppelin Post Number: 147 Registered: 2-2010 |
An idea worth considering is Fishman's "universal rechargeable battery pack" http://www.fishman.com/products/view/universal-rechargeable-battery-pack  250 hours per charge, takes three hours to "top off the tank," has an LED warning and even though it's on the back of your guitar where nobody can see it, you can plug in the mini-USB and gloat at your hipness. DIMENSIONS: 1.5” H x 1.74" W x .43” D (38.1mm) x (44.3mm) x (10.9mm) I've already ordered the one for my '71 Strat (with EMG DG20 David Gilmour pups). An elegant solution, I must say. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/onboard-preamps-eq/fishman-9-volt-rechargeable-battery-pack-for-strat?rNtt=Fishman%20battery&index=2 Too bad I wore out two carbide router bits installing a battery box in that 40 lb. swamp ash body. Now I can use it as a stash place for the cable or something. Maybe Alembic can do something with the technology (i.e.; put the mini-USB port in the front with the knobs and switches, so people will tremble with envy at your incredible coolness). |
