sbrag Posted September 2 Posted September 2 I've just managed to bugger my yamaha bb110d that has been my go to bass for over 30 years. I've somehow snapped off the active/passive switch and am now getting no sound. Does anyone know if this is an easy enought fix or can recommend someone good with electrics/preamps in the Bristol area. Thanks Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 2 Posted September 2 Simple-ish... Got a pic of the inside the control cavity? 2 Position Switch, Couple of Quid... 1 Quote
sbrag Posted September 2 Author Posted September 2 Thanks Paul. That's what I was hoping. I've just put it away but will take a pick in the morning. Just had a look. Lots of wires as PJ with 3 band active EQ with passive volume and tone with an active/passive switch and 3 way pickup selector. Quote
MichaelDean Posted September 3 Posted September 3 (edited) Steve at Hawker Repairs has done some really good work for me before, including a really complicated repair on my Dingwall after the strap button screw sheared off insite the top horn. Give him a call and see what he says. https://www.facebook.com/hawkerrepairs/ But yes, if you're ok with soldering, it shouldn't be a big job. Take the switch out, and put a picture up here and someone will be able advise what you need to buy. Edited September 3 by MichaelDean 1 Quote
sbrag Posted September 3 Author Posted September 3 20 minutes ago, MichaelDean said: Steve at Hawker Repairs has done some really good work for me before, including a really complicated repair on my Dingwall after the strap button screw sheared off insite the top horn. Give him a call and see what he says. https://www.facebook.com/hawkerrepairs/ But yes, if you're ok with soldering, it shouldn't be a big job. Take the switch out, and put a picture up here and someone will be able advise what you need to buy. Thanks. Was thinking of Steve Hawker. Will drop him a line. Quote
sbrag Posted September 3 Author Posted September 3 Pics of the Preamp and a close up of the underside of the switch Quote
neepheid Posted September 3 Posted September 3 (edited) Looks like it's mounted on some kind of small circuit board. This will either make it extra easy, or extra difficult. Hopefully on the easy side - you just need to get the right switch, remove the old one from the board, solder in the new one, job's a good 'un. No fiddly wires to wire directly to the switch. In times like these, I make a circuit diagram before I start (just the area I'm working on, not the whole thing!) - noting wire colours and tracing where they're connected to, lest I break one off during the removal process. Edited September 3 by neepheid Quote
sbrag Posted September 3 Author Posted September 3 Thanks all for your help. I've realised it's more than want to take on myself so hopefully Steve Hawker will be able to sort it next week. 2 Quote
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