G&L warranty question

[Hugh Jass]

So I have been waiting to hear from G&L regarding my bum pre-amp and have been hearing about sloooooow turnaround on warranty repairs. As such I have had a thought: Instead of losing my bass for months I could just put in an aguilar pre. I seem to remember someone here doing it and saying it was awesome.

I can appreciate that this would surely void any warranty relating to the electronics but would I still be covered on everything else?

I will E-mail G&L but figured I would get a quicker answer here.

[Ken Baker]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jass

So I have been waiting to hear from G&L regarding my bum pre-amp and have been hearing about sloooooow turnaround on warranty repairs. As such I have had a thought: Instead of losing my bass for months I could just put in an aguilar pre. I seem to remember someone here doing it and saying it was awesome.

Raising hand...

Good stuff, but not a particularly easy mod. If you can read wiring diagrams and make wiring decisions based on several of them, and you're handy with a soldering iron, you should be okay. Otherwise, have a good tech do it for you.

I can appreciate that this would surely void any warranty relating to the electronics but would I still be covered on everything else?

Yes, generally. They seem to take things on a case-by-case basis, but the physical bass should still be covered. Usually.

Ken...

[Jimtoonz]

What's the issue with the preamp? There is really only one active component on the board, and the chip can be replaced easily for less than $1. If you need details, send me a PM.

[Hugh Jass]

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