EQ pots only

[badboy1984]

I was wondering, if i just buy the basic kit that consist of Treble and Bass pots only. And i got the volume and blend pot for my bass already, it should be ok? Don't need any special volume or blend pot?

[JustOpenYourMind]

It really depends, the pots are only pots, what is doing the equalizing is the preamp, some of them have the volume and blend as a part of the circuit. It depends on the preamp you choose.

[Mushroo]

+1 it would be like buying a remote control when you don't have a TV. You need an active preamp that contains the bass and treble circuitry. The pots are just the controls.

[badboy1984]

What i suppose to mean was, can i just buy the preamp that only consist of treble and bass pot without buying a new volume and blend pot etc.

[Mushroo]

Gotcha, I would have to say it depends on the manufacturer. I believe the EMG BTC (Bass/Treble Concentric), for example, will work with your existing volume and blend pots. It replaces your existing tone control. Obviously you will need a 9v battery in there somewhere too

Definitely check with the manufacturer before you plunk down the $$$. Most of them have installation guides you can download from their websites.

[JustOpenYourMind]

You really have to check the manufacturers website to know. As an example, Audere has the blend and volume as a part of the circuit as both pick-ups are buffered separatly before being blended. Aguilar for instance only has the Eq controls as a part of the preamp.