BreadBin Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I have an Allen Eden NYC Jazz bass I am thinking of upgrading with a Glockenklang 3-band 5 knob preamp. The bass has Mings high output pickups currently fitted, does anyone know if these are suitable to use with the Glockenklang? I would welcome suggestions as to knob positioning, I am swaying towards this This is the other most likely option I am thinking this looks too congested This is the space I have to work with Any input gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 So it's passive right now, with " high output pickups " I'm wondering whether active is the right way to go with high output pups, since most factory active basses have lower output pups, due to the boost of a preamp Still, wouldnt do any harm i guess. Just turn your current amps EQ down when you first plug in. Personally, i'd leave that gorgeous bass alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Thanks, it is a nice looking thing and it plays really well. However the wiring is pretty poor, I was quite disappointed when I took the cover off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 What exactly is wrong with the wiring ? Not sure thats a reason to go active. You could just re-wire it, though i cant see a problem in your photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 The soldering is quite shoddy, maybe a better photo will show what I mean. I have already cleaned out most of the excess solder stuck to the inside of the cavity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) I've got the exact Glockenklang pre-amp in one of my basses and from memory with all the Eq set flat, there is no amplification so can't see why it would be a problem. Unfortunately it is with a Luthier at the moment so can't check but pretty sure that is the case. A lot of of active pre-amps are built this way but if you think it may be an issue consider a John East pre-amp as they have "trim" pots for each pick up. As for the arrangement of the controls it would have to be Option 1 for me. Vol/Balance nearest the strings and the 3 eq controls together below. I would also use smaller knobs for the eq controls. Edited March 11, 2018 by BassBunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I'd favour option one too, option two puts the lower set of knobs too close to the bottom of the body for me. TBH I've no idea why you'd want to mess with it. Buy a pre-amp pedal instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 I think the issue for me is what appears to be a really nice bass being let down by shoddy finishing. I shall look at improving the wiring and maybe use the Glockenklang somewhere else. I have a few old basses that could use some help with worn-out pots etc. I have a Line 6 XT Pro that does all the pre-amp stuff for me btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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