Hi everyone, I`m from Argentina and I have a 1980 Fender Precision Special. The 2 band EQ Circuit doesn`t work anymore...
The question is: "Are there any replacement for this old baby or need to buy a brand new Preamp circuit like a Seymur D or Aguillar EQ?
Thanks.:confused:

Boy, that's a pretty rare bird you have there, IIRC. Are you sure it can't be fixed? You might spend some time nosing around before you chuck that - at the very least confirm what it's worth in its current condition before you change anything.

Yes, maybe you are right about that, but that is my last option. I preffer to get a brand new Fender "original" replacement but here in Southamerica is very difficult. Do You know if in the U.S. Excists that kind of replacements?
Thanks for answering!

Is your bass anything like the one in this eBay link?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1982-Fender-Precision-Special-Bass-with-Hardshell-Case_W0QQitemZ360076794415QQihZ023QQcategoryZ4713Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The asking price for this one is $2,300... might be a bit high, but if so, it's worth considering how much you want to tinker with what you have. From all reports you have an amazing bass there.

I don't know enough to be sure, but seeing as these instruments haven't been in production for 25+ years, I highly doubt you'll find a direct replacement.

If you must change the preamp, I bet you'd be happy with an Aguliar, Audere, Seymour Duncan, Bartolini, and/or many others. I wonder if you can still find the schematics for the original electronics and have something designed/built to specs....?

Yes I saw that one and that beauty is like mine, but is not at the same condition and it`s an `83. I couldn`t find the schematics for the original electronics anywere (the original manual is in fender.com) but schematics...:crying: I`m going to Detroit next year so I will wait till then.
Thanks a lot for your interest!
Grettings from Argentina