Warwick with EMG

[Daywalker]

The MEC picks aren't really that bad. Where Wicks need the most help is the pre-amps. Try an Aguilar pre-amp with the MEC pick ups, worked wonders for my sound...

 

[Jonah]

My old Custom Fortress MasterMan (bought it new, '98) had EMG's installed at the factory by my request. Same goes with the Kahler. The pickup is EMG35DC, and it has 3-band EMG EQ (sweepable mids) running at 18 volts.

When recording, I always get compliments about the bass being so clear sounding and absolutely noise-free.

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-Jonah

 

[SuperDuck]

The MEC picks aren't really that bad. Where Wicks need the most help is the pre-amps. Try an Aguilar pre-amp with the MEC pick ups, worked wonders for my sound...

Which Aguilar did you put in your bass? I have been thinking about an OBP-1 for my $$ Corvette. I was told they can run on 9v...

 

[bottomzone]

I had my local Guitar Center tech replace the MEC 2-band preamp with the EMG BQC Control 3-band preamp with a variable midrange control (his suggestion) in my 2001 Thumb 5 Bolt-on and left the MEC pickups in. WOW!!!!!!!!!!! STUNNING RESULTS!!! The Warwick growl and punch are still there-just enhanced!!!!

Keep God First!

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

 

[Rano Bass]

As some people are saying, replacing the preamp is a better modification than replacing only the pups.

I put a bart preamp (NTBT) on a Corvette Std. and the result was amazing.

 

[ndrly]

How do you replace a pre-amp on an active bass?

 

[ndrly]

My old Custom Fortress MasterMan (bought it new, '98) had EMG's installed at the factory by my request. Same goes with the Kahler. The pickup is EMG35DC, and it has 3-band EMG EQ (sweepable mids) running at 18 volts.

When recording, I always get compliments about the bass being so clear sounding and absolutely noise-free.

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-Jonah

Nice bass. Almost looks like Les Claypool's bass.

 

[gold_member_321]

I personally HATE MEC pickups, EMG would be a hell of an improvment, and probably make a Warwick worth owning.