EBS_freak Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 has anybody got any real world experience of the Mike Pope Flexcore preamp that they care to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Looks like you're catching 'Fodera'. It's an expensive affliction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Not at all - I don't think Fodera are all that... what with their sanding marks under the lacquer... I'm just looking at ways of pimping up an old bass with something different than another East, Aguilar, Bartolini etc... I can't see anything unseating me from my GBs. Edited July 18, 2012 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT-Bass Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have one that will shortly be going in my Shuker SC..! I'll give you a shout when it's in and maybe arrange for some sound samples. On the surface, they look great but until it's in, you never know how it'll fit with the bass. What's the bass you're thinking of putting it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 I've got a choice of a Jazz Bass or a Ibanez Soundgear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1342597866' post='1737448'] I can't see anything unseating me from my GBs. [/quote] So that's a new GB then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwilliamsen Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have a flex core in my custom presentation fodera. It took 10 mins to install and will stay there. It works wonderfully. If you have the room try to fit both of the mid pots. The high mid is great to cut when slapping and the low mid is cool to boost when soloing the bridge pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT-Bass Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 EBS, I wouldn't know which would work better but I'd putt in your number 1 bass and see if you like it. They do look really easy to install (as Roger said) so you could have it in and out without too much pain. It sounds like once it's in, it'll stay there! Roger, what pickups are in your Presentation? I have a set of Delano SBCs in my bass but the slap sound doesn't really come through as I'd like it too. I'm kind of hoping the Flexcore will bring it out a bit. Either that or I may swap them out for some Nordy duals or Aeros Duals..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerwilliamsen Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I have the first run of dual coil Seymour Duncan dualcoils in my presentation custom. It has the twin bobbin for the c string. I have no experience with the Delano pickups. Isn't slap sound more about the bass itself? I do think that the pope flexcore will improve most basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luccabf Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I had tried this preamp on two basses: a N. Zaganin (brazilian custom shop) and an Ibanez BTB1306E. Both have Bartolini pickups and this combination works perfect!! The Ibanez had Bartolini preamp and the Flexcore is much better. The other one had Aguilar and my teacher replaced it for the Flexcore, and like it better... I didn't tried that bass with the Aguie, but I like it so much with the Flexcore... Great preamp, easy to install and lots of great tones and versatility!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrT-Bass Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So after a few teething problems I've finally managed to get the preamp into the bass and...well it's absolutely fantastic!! Really versatile and very musical ranges on the boost/cut frequencies. I opted for the 2.1 with a stacked volume/passive tone; blend; bass; stacked hi & low mids & treble pots. I also got an active passive switch, a single/dual coil switch and a kill switch. Starting from flat, you have a great sound when switched on and it's easy to dial in a great slap tone, a warm smooth tone for the ballads or get that Motown thump with the help of the passive tone. I also noted that the passive tone on this has a very smooth roll-off and seems to leave a little more life in the sound when wound all the way back...but maybe that's just my ears! Although I liked the transparent nature of the Shuker preamp, this adds a bit of 'sparkle' to the flat sound which to my ears is great. I'd certainly recommend this preamp to anyone looking to upgrade an active bass. On top of that, Mike is a top guy and was majorly helpful. I'd also concur with 'luccabf', this is super easy to install with almost no soldering at all...or none in my case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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