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Is it possible to install the Ampeg analog preamp in to bass body preamp cavity

Discussion in 'Pickups & Electronics [BG]' started by Yahboy, Sep 28, 2017.

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  1. Sep 28, 2017 #1
    Yahboy

    Yahboy

    May 21, 2008
    I have try the Cort A4 plus bass along with Ampeg Analog Preamp through Hartke KB15 combo yesterday, and i found i love the Tone in passive mode + Ampeg Analog pedal is much better compare to stock Markbass preamp in active mode.

    As the tittle, is it possible swap the stock markbass preamp to Ampeg Analog preamp ?
    Anybody here been did the similiar modified before?

    Need advise. TQ
     
  2. Sep 28, 2017 #2
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    This would go well for you if you posted pics of the preamp and it's guts.
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2017 #3
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Well, I found a shot of the rear of the guts. It seems it is PCB mounted. What that means us you are pretty much stuck with the shape everything is in right now. The pattern of the knobs, buttons, switches and whatnot would have to stay the same. You couldn't put the knobs wherever you wanted. You would also have to figure out longer wires to get the battery out from behind it.

    Seems easier to just use it as a stomp box.
    ampeg-classic-guts-and-jumper-841bf120.jpg
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2017 #4
    line6man

    line6man

    Jun 20, 2008
    Close to Los Angeles, CA
    You can take the pots/switches/etc. off and solder pieces of wire to their connections on the PCB, thereby allowing you to put them wherever you want them. The problem is that the PCB is pretty big, and it won't necessarily be easy to fit it in a bass.
     
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