Recent content by Michael Hodson

I once had the screws in the A string saddle on my 1972 Precision bass suddenly unwind within seconds leaving the A string flopping around mid song. I had to continue using my 1969 Jazz bass. Not a bad spare bass at all! To be honest, it was probably the worst Precision to come out of the Fender...

I have been using an EMG BQC preamp for some years ( at 18v ) with no problem. I also have a bypass switch installed. Switching between the BQC and passive mode has always kept the tone and volume level fairly equal with the controls set flat. For some reason this has changed and when I engage...

I have an EMG BQC in an OLP bass with no other controls ( volume , tone ) except for a bypass switch. For some strange reason when I plugged it in the other day the volume has dropped considerably when I switch in the preamp. I have tried new batteries ( I'm running it at 18 volts ) but it makes...