Hello all. I have a Trabeb Array Obsession 5 that I got through a deal with a store owned by my friend's dad. Lately, she just sounds lifeless. Little sustain plugged in and not a round sound like I'm looking for. Honestly I would describe the sound as a triangle- sharp, quiet attack, then dies out quickly. Here's a little about it:
First and foremost, it has GHS Boomers from December 2011. I've always preferred older strings on this bass.
It has Rockfield soapbars with an active/passive switch
I've realized recently that when plugging a cable in, it doesn't really 'lock' well. The jack is one of those one piece recessed ones, basically the hollow shaft with the threads on the outside. If it was a standard jack I could bend that tab back.
I've measured my pickups and haven't found anything that seems to be the right size. I'm partial to Duncan but that could change.
Could I get a new preamp? This obviously has a preamp because of the active/passive switch.
By the way, I always use it active because it sounds a lot 'less lifeless' that way.
Thanks for your help. I can measure pickups later if needed.
Matt
First and foremost, it has GHS Boomers from December 2011. I've always preferred older strings on this bass.
It has Rockfield soapbars with an active/passive switch
I've realized recently that when plugging a cable in, it doesn't really 'lock' well. The jack is one of those one piece recessed ones, basically the hollow shaft with the threads on the outside. If it was a standard jack I could bend that tab back.
I've measured my pickups and haven't found anything that seems to be the right size. I'm partial to Duncan but that could change.
Could I get a new preamp? This obviously has a preamp because of the active/passive switch.
By the way, I always use it active because it sounds a lot 'less lifeless' that way.
Thanks for your help. I can measure pickups later if needed.
Matt
