| Author | Message | ||
| ukbass
New Username: ukbass Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi guys/ Mica, Please help! I have managed to obtain a 2 part Alembic P bass pickup with no controls. Can it be wired straight into my P bass pots, or does it really need a set of circuitry as well? I need to do this on a budget, and can't afford a set of Alembic electronics to go with it....Please advise me! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2996 Registered: 7-2004 |
David: Alembic pickups are low impedance and require some type of pre-amp. Wired passive (like a Fender) they will provide very little output. I have an Alembic employee "shopnight" guitar that uses an Alembic Stratoblaster as the pre-amp - no other Alembic electronics. Bill, the guitar one | ||
| ukbass
New Username: ukbass Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2006 |
Thanks for that, Bill...I do have a choice of sorts here... I have a spare set of AXY pickups with some electronics, and I have a self contained miniature active device made in the UK. Any advice as to which road to go down, anyone, please? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2999 Registered: 7-2004 |
The AXYs should have, at minimum, a pre-amp and low pass filter, I would imagine. Possibly a "Q" switch. also. I believe these are interchangeable with your Alembic P-Bass pickup. I'd use the pre and filter from the AXYs and add a "Q" if there isn't one present. Bill, tgo | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 674 Registered: 11-2004 |
David, I'm no expert, but Bill sounds spot on to me. You said you have a "spare set of AXY pickups with some electronics"- If you could lay it all out, take a picture and then post it I'm sure there are many here who would help you get it all sussed. Toby |
