preamp installation question

tiefling · #1 08-15-2005, 09:33 AM

What works best for attaching a preamp in the control cavity? I'm about to install a new Bartolini preamp and I realized I never thought about how to do this.

**David Wilson** · #2 08-15-2005, 10:51 AM

I usually use velcro

ddnidd1 · #3 08-15-2005, 12:09 PM

Or double face foam tape.

tplyons · #4 08-15-2005, 12:21 PM

Double faced foam tape is what I've always used. Actually I should use some to secure my MM preamp that's floating around in that cavity.

Dr. PhunkyPants · #5 08-15-2005, 12:22 PM

+1 on double-sided mounting tape. you could also use a dollop of 5-minute binary-agent epoxy. both can be readily located at you local Home Despot.

ddnidd1 · #6 08-15-2005, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. PhunkyPants

+1 on double-sided mounting tape. you could also use a dollop of 5-minute binary-agent epoxy. both can be readily located at you local Home Despot.

The epoxy approach is a tad permanent but on the other hand that preamp won't be moving around.

Dr. PhunkyPants · #7 08-15-2005, 03:25 PM

True. But I absolutely HATE having things inside my bass resonate--especially when the noise crosses over into the signal path.

dunamis · #8 08-15-2005, 07:43 PM

I use a dab of hot melt glue.