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I could have left it passive but my curiosity took over. The new pre is a Bartolini HR5.2PA. I can't obviously A/B the two pres but it's pretty sweet. I'm just beginning to play bass and having the EQ is quite fun. I will definitely would try and get the original pre fixed. Any leads you guys...

Here it is. Picked it up as soon as I got back in town. Yes, total with repair is $500 and some change.

Ha! I hear you wv. I'll post the photos as soon as I get the bass back, hopefully by Monday. Total investment would be ~$500, including the new Bartolini pre. Not sure of the exact model as of yet. Thanks. row

My apologies. Let me clear it up a bit, the OE pre and pots will be replaced and the wiring will be redone. All original parts will be kept in case I found a working preamp or when I get the original fixed. Should be the same configuration when done, per the tech. Still a good idea? Or find a...

Thanks again, Alex. I brought the bass to a guitar repair shop, they've contacted Ibanez, it took days for an answer then was advised with a Bartolini replacement. I mainly play drums and have not had any experience on after market pres for a bass, I like them stock. The tech confirmed that...

I really appreciate your time and energy looking it up. The foam insulation on mine is still intact. It may have been replaced before since it's now a closed foam material. I did checked the leads on the board and didn't found any obvious shorts or burnt out caps/resistors. Thanks again. row

I traced the wires and they seemed to be at the right place per the schematic. I noticed Green ( labeled "j" ) wire is not connected to anything, by design? I'll bring the board to a tech to be looked at. Thanks. row

Sweet. Thanks. I'll bring it to my trusted local tube amp tech for some basic troubleshooting. So far, what I have done was just checked the contacts on the connector of the board. Wires are intact, I'll check if they're on the right place though. row

I've inquired to Ibanez website and still has not heard from them. They do have the EQ B II/III pres available but not to the exact configurarion of the original. I'm a beginner bass player and very happy with the tone right now. Am sure it's even better with the EQ working. Thanks for the...

Good day to all! I'm a new proud owner of an '82 MC924PW. All original with a few dings and minor scratches. It's an awesome sounding bass in my opinion that's even with the active EQ not working. Do you guys have any suggestions on new replacement preamp brands/model? I think an OE Ibanez...

I'm not a bass expert, just a gearhead, but it seems to be a 70s Epiphone 5120 with the exception of the logo "E" on the headstock and the back plate without the "Made in Japan" and a Serial number. The action is quite high at the moment and the previous owner also tricked it out with the gold...

Does the grille on this cab pops out? I tried it and it didn't seem like it will budge. Just don't want to pull so many screws. I wanted to confirm what speakers it actually came with. It actually sounded really good and deep.

Fishermen never give out their fishing grounds! HA More photos of the amp.

I went to check out a vintage drum kit and also found this old amp sitting in the corner of the old man's workshop. He claim to be the original owner and also has everything, guitars, old PA gear, 350 Mustang, etc. Anyway, I'm not a bass player but my jam buddy could definitely enjoy it...