Precision Special needs new circuit

[Moogman]

Hi everyone, I`m from Argentina and I have a 1980 Fender Precision Special. The 2 band EQ Circuit doesn`t work anymore...
The question is: "Are there any replacement for this old baby or need to buy a brand new Preamp circuit like a Seymur D or Aguillar EQ?
Thanks.

 

[fretlessman71]

Boy, that's a pretty rare bird you have there, IIRC. Are you sure it can't be fixed? You might spend some time nosing around before you chuck that - at the very least confirm what it's worth in its current condition before you change anything.

 

[Moogman]

Yes, maybe you are right about that, but that is my last option. I preffer to get a brand new Fender "original" replacement but here in Southamerica is very difficult. Do You know if in the U.S. Excists that kind of replacements?
Thanks for answering!

 

[fretlessman71]

Is your bass anything like the one in this eBay link?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1982-Fender-Pre...oryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The asking price for this one is $2,300... might be a bit high, but if so, it's worth considering how much you want to tinker with what you have. From all reports you have an amazing bass there.

I don't know enough to be sure, but seeing as these instruments haven't been in production for 25+ years, I highly doubt you'll find a direct replacement.

If you must change the preamp, I bet you'd be happy with an Aguliar, Audere, Seymour Duncan, Bartolini, and/or many others. I wonder if you can still find the schematics for the original electronics and have something designed/built to specs....?

 

[Moogman]

Yes I saw that one and that beauty is like mine, but is not at the same condition and it`s an `83. I couldn`t find the schematics for the original electronics anywere (the original manual is in fender.com) but schematics... I`m going to Detroit next year so I will wait till then.
Thanks a lot for your interest!
Grettings from Argentina