TL-6 help?

hudsonferro · #1 11-20-2011, 07:57 PM

Hey guys, im sure someone else has asked this question before but...i have a peavey TL-6 . Its 20 years old and the electronics are starting to go. Im trying to figure out the best preamp, pickup combo to best duplicate its original sound. I've looked online and haven't had much luck finding any info? If any of you know what the stock pickups/preamp are or a good substitute I would be thankful for that info!

mech · #2 11-21-2011, 04:23 AM

What's the problem with the preamp? Most problems with the Peavey gear is scratchy pots or maybe a broken wire or worn out jack. All are easily fixed and a new jack is available. The parts in the PCB are common and easily replaced if something on it has gone bad.

mech

MNAirHead · #3 11-21-2011, 08:58 AM

Electronics are mostly work or not--- your preamplifier is very solid

Please be specific on the question - or just let us know if you want support on mods

hudsonferro · #4 11-21-2011, 12:11 PM

Its just started sounding extremely dull and flat. Like there's no life in it. I suspect the pickups but figured if I were to replace the pickups then id may as well replace the preamp. But if the preamp is solid maybe ill start with the pickups.

To be more specific with my question I really really liked the sound of this bass before its gotten all icky. I would like to bring its sound back to how it used to be but for the life of me I can't find what the stock pickups are so I can buy them or any info on what good double p pickups are out there for six string basses. You guys know anything about that stuff? Thanks guys! Appreciate it!

FunkMetalBass · #5 11-21-2011, 12:40 PM

Tone doesn't dull like that from electronics issues. That sounds more like dead strings to me. Also, do your batteries need swapping?

hudsonferro · #6 11-21-2011, 04:21 PM

Ya, I tried that. Didn't seem to do much. Maybe ill just check the pots and the plug. I haven't done that yet so ill give that a shot. Thanks again guys.

MNAirHead · #7 11-21-2011, 06:03 PM

all strings aren't the same... ... there are a ton of them that are relatively dead right out of the new package....

I'd start with some taper core stainless... balanced... they won't be cheap, but should be in the correct direction.

hudsonferro · #8 11-21-2011, 08:27 PM

Will do. Thanks ill ser how that works! Thank you!

MNAirHead · #9 11-22-2011, 11:16 PM

It sucks to spend cash .... Sucks more to waste it

You may benefit most by getting a circle k recommendation

Stainless exposed core is kind of what you're describing