Sharkfinger

Just bought my EMG P pickup. Great comms, no hassle and turned up when he said he would.

[quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1374589405' post='2150564'] Impedance loading. This is common for almost all passive Jazz basses and derivatives. When both pickups are full on, the impedance drops in half and the output drops slightly. Either roll off one of the pickups to about 8, or install (like I have done) a .01 capacitor between the hot lead of the bridge pickup and its volume control. This will clear up the bass and you won't have the drop when both pickups are full on. The bridge pickup may have slightly less output as a result, but it can be adjusted closer. The EMG active pickups don't have this problem because their output is already buffered low impedance. [/quote] Interesting. I would have thought that putting that cap on the neck pickup would make more sense, as the output will be a bit higher anyway? You haven't explicitly said so but I take it that also deals with the slight mid scoop?

So I've been wondering this for a while and it's about time I asked to see if anyone has an answer: When both pickups on a jazz bass are up full, there seems to be a noticeable dip in the mids. I can only surmise that it has something to to with phase cancellation. If this is the case, what can be done about it and more importantly, why isn't it done? I remember Fender had that S1 circuit a while back. Did that have anything to do with it? TIA

[b] mogsy bought my EMG BTC preamp. Good communication, paid promptly and was generally pleasant to deal with.[/b]

I have one and the market value is now at least double what I paid for it. It's a great precision, no more, no less: it was not made by an elven master craftsman in Rivendell. You could get a newish USA precision for that kind of money. Having said that, there's something quite special about and I guess some people would call that 'mojo'. Does it add monetary value? Subjective...

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1373364702' post='2136631'] There's nothing dangerous about your preamp clipping or distorting, and therefore if you can't hear it then it doesn't matter! [/quote] [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1373365004' post='2136635'] I have a V6 with the same preamp (at least as far as I know). It doesn't really do harsh preamp overdrive. It if sounds a bit gritty for your ears, turn the gain down. That is part of the fun of playing with a valve amp. [/quote] Thanks for the advice, it sets my mind at ease. [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1373365886' post='2136644'] A valve pre and not clipping it is a bit of a waste. You should probably send it to me and get a mic pre. [/quote] [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1373369960' post='2136703'] This, except don't send it to Oli, send it to me. [/quote] [quote name='Badass' timestamp='1373370782' post='2136734'] Or me [/quote] Sure you can have it... right after you prize it from my cold, dead hands

I have an old TE V-Type preamp. It's fantastic and very no-nonsense, feature-wise. One thing I sometimes wish it had is a clip light to tell me I'm pushing the input too hard. In an ideal world, my ears would be enough but I worry that just because I don't hear really obvious distortion, there isn't harmful distortion getting through to the power section / amp or speaker. I would use it more if it had this feature. Can and should I have the preamp modified to have a clip light and has anyone done it? Alternatively, is there some kind of level meter I can add to the end of my pedal chain to give me an idea of the signal strength? Thoughts, please.

[quote name='Sharkfinger' timestamp='1368102859' post='2073203'] I've just called you and left a message. I have 2 amps you could borrow and am practically on your door step. Call back or PM today and we can meet up tomorrow or Saturday. [/quote] Glad you're sorted out, give me a shout if you come unstuck.

I've just called you and left a message. I have 2 amps you could borrow and am practically on your door step. Call back or PM today and we can meet up tomorrow or Saturday.

Bought an EMG preamp off Sabian. He even wired in a couple of extra pots (blend and volume) for me so I could just drop it straight into my bass. How about that for friendliness and service? Highly recommended.