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Joe Osborn Skyline

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On The DL

Apr 1, 2008
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#1
I'm considering adding a preamp to a Joe Osborn Skyline 5 and to be least invasive with the amount of routering etc, I'd like to know if there's room in the cavity with the tone knobs and router a cavity in the back for the battery.

-Just for the record, I don't own the bass yet or I would look for myself-

My guess is that there is not, but doesn't anyone know for sure?

much thanks,
DL
 
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On The DL said:
I'm considering adding a preamp to a Joe Osborn Skyline 5 and to be least invasive with the amount of routering etc, I'd like to know if there's room in the cavity with the tone knobs and router a cavity in the back for the battery.

-Just for the record, I don't own the bass yet or I would look for myself-

My guess is that there is not, but doesn't anyone know for sure?

much thanks,
DL
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I beleive a "standard" J-retro will fit......e-mail Lakland or John East (J-retro developer) to confirm....if you need e-mail addresses etc...PM me...

I know Lakland offers J-retros for both the JO and the DJ....I know the DJ unit is "special" since the cavity is a different shape than a "standard" J-bass....

Good luck!

Doug

PS - I LOVE my DJ5 with J-retro...
 
#7
Their are several good options. I personally find the East a bit sterile on a J bass but some guys like it. Aleva-Copello pre amps are available from Jimmy at A/C and I would certainly keep that in mind as one of the least "active" sounding pres. If you like the Sadowsky tone (maybe check out an RV metro) the Sadowsky pre pops right in (I would order the one with VTC). The Audere is cool Idea but it's had mixed reviews on TB. And the Aggie is an old standby. You might want to describe a bit what tone your looking for, or what your looking for the pre to do. Also do a search their are a lot of threads on J pre-amps. Also does your bass have the new Lakland pick-ups or the Fralins?

Personally I love the Sadowsky, it has a very musical tone. And there's not a bad setting on that pre. It is also subtile and easy to use.
 
#8
thanks for all the input guys, it seems like the most obvious and simplest choice would be the J-Retro. However, I wouldn't be able to spend that much for a preamp though.

I haven't had the chance to to play anything sadowsky, but have always heard great things about them, so I'm definitely gonna check that out.

With any or all of these drop in pre's does there have to be a cavity routered in the back for the battery or does the battery also fit in the front next to the drop in pre?

much thanks,
DL
 
#9
On The DL said:
thanks for all the input guys, it seems like the most obvious and simplest choice would be the J-Retro. However, I wouldn't be able to spend that much for a preamp though.

With any or all of these drop in pre's does there have to be a cavity routered in the back for the battery or does the battery also fit in the front next to the drop in pre?

much thanks,
DL
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You might consider an Audere.

New they are about 150.00.

They drop right in, with no mods to the bass.

I have one and it's Greaattt!!!

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#18
tallboybass said:
Man, that's the bass I want....it's just that I'm a lefty and I'd have to pay something like $3,600 and wait 6 months or so for it.:bawl:
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Ah man, that's rough!!


I still can't believe I sold it to get the natural. When I sold it, I put the money down on a natural. Then got married and got my deposit back. Got a Fender V, then a 55-02. Finally, like 8 months later, I found a used natural.

That TTS was definitely the money, but so is the Natch.
 

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