Electronics Upgrade

[Allan Padmore]

Thats OK too. That's what's great about sound and tone - each individual has their own ear and taste. I know I won't have to upgrade my pre now. It has everything I need. The mids can produce an almost slightly overdriven tube grit if that's possible. Through my Aggie DB680 I was looking for a bit of grit but with the bsr5gn's mids I can coax some grit/hair from my tone.

[Jonny Blomgren]

Is it easy to install the 18v yourself?
My pots and jack are starting to wear out, and an upgrade would be a great way to cure that.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Jonny Blomgren

Is it easy to install the 18v yourself?
My pots and jack are starting to wear out, and an upgrade would be a great way to cure that.

Who are you asking this question to?

What exact bass do you have?

Does it have Series/Parallel switches, 7 holes in the Top of the bass?

Do you have all the exact tools to take it apart and re-assemble it?

[Jonny Blomgren]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Who are you asking this question to?

What exact bass do you have?

Does it have Series/Parallel switches, 7 holes in the Top of the bass?

Do you have all the exact tools to take it apart and re-assemble it?

Anyone who knows.
BSR6GN (6GN163298T)
5 pots no switches = 5 holes.
Tools are probably cheaper than shipping the bass across the Atlantic.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jonny Blomgren

Anyone who knows.
BSR6GN (6GN163298T)
5 pots no switches = 5 holes.
Tools are probably cheaper than shipping the bass across the Atlantic.

Well, if you have the right tools, and if you are confident you can do the job, then yes, it's not a difficult task. Just take your time, be careful, don't mess up the shielding and you should be good to go.

[Jonny Blomgren]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Well, if you have the right tools, and if you are confident you can do the job, then yes, it's not a difficult task. Just take your time, be careful, don't mess up the shielding and you should be good to go.

I guess I could manage then.

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

I'm curious. Any particular reason you would choose the 18V over the original 9V pre-amp?

I did get the impression the 9V wasn't made anymore. Otherwise than that it would be the dipswitches. I'm very happy with the sound from the bass now.
I looked over the electronics today and my problems are: oxide in the balance pot and that the plastic ring around the jack is breaking.

So maybe just a new jack would be just enough at the time beeing.

[Ken Smith]

Replacing the standard Jack is not uncommon. There are Cables out there that kill the jacks in time so this is normal maintenance I think.

As far as the 9v unit goes, I have them in stock for replacements and for sale as well for the aftermarket.

The D.I.P. switch is the main difference in the new Circuit. The second batter just gives it a bit more life in the end before replacing the Batteries. With the oxidation in the cavity I would suggest wiping the control cavity down and then re-shielding it. Unfortunately, we cannot sell or ship the shielding paint we use.

The DIP is preset to a slightly different setting overall than the 9v unit but the setting for the 9v are within the 4 choices for each Band of EQ and are marked on the instruction sheet. The newer 18v unit also costs a bit more than the older 9v design. Knobs and Jacks are sold separately regardless of which Circuit you buy.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Jonny Blomgren

Is it easy to install the 18v yourself?
My pots and jack are starting to wear out, and an upgrade would be a great way to cure that.

I'm curious. Any particular reason you would choose the 18V over the original 9V pre-amp?