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bassteban
12-22-2005, 04:25 PM
I searched w/no results(I imagine I could wade through the megathread but I'm already 42- I don't have that kind of time left :rolleyes: ); are there any threads detailing mods or upgrades to Brice HXB-6 basses? Specifically preamps & pickups- thanks.

jsorvik
12-22-2005, 05:58 PM
I'm not sure of any threads, but as an owner of a Brice HXB 6 string, I know that Bartolini M56 shaped pickups and EMG45 pickups will both slip in with no problem.

I also upgraded the electronics with a Seymour Duncan STC-3P preamp. I don't like stacked knobs so I unstacked the Bass and treble and drilled another hole so that I have a 5 knob configuration.

Pretty easy upgrades if you are good with a soldering iron. . .

bassteban
12-22-2005, 07:20 PM
:) Thank you.

Showdown
12-24-2005, 08:36 AM
I installed a Bartolini NTMB preamp in mine. Sounds really great now, even with the stock pickups.