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Aguilar obp-3 with basslines passive - WILL THIS WORK?

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by stan_dundalk, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. Dec 5, 2007 #1
    stan_dundalk

    stan_dundalk Guest

    Feb 21, 2007
    Dundalk, Ireland
    Hi,
    just recently bought an aguilar obp-3 preamp for my fender jazz. This bass is currently passive using hot basslines stk. I just dont know if these passive pickups will work with an active circuit. HELP!

    Also if they will not work what pickups do u recommend i get to get a very agressive sound with bundles of growl?
     
  2. Dec 5, 2007 #2
    RichSnyder

    RichSnyder Columbia, MD Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    Sure it will work, but you'll possibly need to do some routing to get everything to fit.

    As far as growl, you'll need to try it and see. The preamp is only one factor in the sound of an instrument.
     
  3. Dec 5, 2007 #3
    stan_dundalk

    stan_dundalk Guest

    Feb 21, 2007
    Dundalk, Ireland
    great, thanks a million. do u know off-hand of pups that would be known to work well with this preamp? im a total noob when it comes to all this technical bizniz so apologies. Gotta start somewhere!
     
  4. Dec 5, 2007 #4
    1kinal

    1kinal Supporting Member

    Jan 18, 2006
    Montreal, Qc. Canada
    Endorsing Artist: SIT strings
    Any brand of pickup will work with the obp-3 preamp as long as they are passive pickups.

    People often confuse active electronics (like your preamp) with active pickups (which only EMG makes).

    The best match will depend of the sound you're looking for. It's an experimentation.

    For good J-bass pickup that are not too expensive, I'd recommend Dimarzio Model J or Ultra Jazz models.
     
  5. Dec 5, 2007 #5
    RichSnyder

    RichSnyder Columbia, MD Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    Nordstrand pickups are highly regarded and you see then used with OBP-3 preamps frequently.