How to convert a Ibanez BTB 2band eq to 3band?

Retroglide1 · #1 03-22-2010, 04:21 AM

Hi Guys.

I have an Ibanexz BTB 2band eq which three knobs: Vol, Pan and stacked Bass and Treble, ive seen that the 3band models have 5 knobs but not sure how these are configured..which is the best way to convert mine to 3band without hacking my basses body?...anyone got any tips?

Thanks in advance guys

GeoffByrne · #2 03-22-2010, 05:23 AM

John East U-Retro.

http://www.east-uk.com/

chokeslam512 · #3 03-22-2010, 05:31 AM

New preamp, I think, is your best bet

Retroglide1 · #4 03-22-2010, 12:38 PM

Any recommendations on which brand of reasonably priced pre-amp?

Rumblefisher · #5 03-22-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Retroglide1

Any recommendations on which brand of reasonably priced pre-amp?

http://www.audereaudio.com/Scripts/p...p?idCategory=6

http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_preamps_obp3.htm

Between $130-170 each, pretty reasonable for a nice preamp.

FunkMetalBass · #6 03-22-2010, 02:08 PM

Step 1. Buy a 3-band preamp.
Step 2. Remove old 2-band preamp.
Step 3. Install 3-band preamp.

I'm a fan of the Aguilar OBP-3, and it's probably the most reasonably priced for the amount of boost/cut power that it has. However, John East, ACG, Nordstrand, and Audere all get fantastic reviews as well. In another thread, I did post some of the technical specs for some of the major pres and frequencies that each band affected:

Wick Taranis vs Aguilar OPB-3

I couldn't find exact information on the John East or Audere, but I'm sure it's out there.