goonieman Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hi All, I got a new bass today, but unfortunately a few issues around the preamp being replaced (seller didn't know - apparently). http://basschat.co.uk/topic/265121-nbd-warwick-proline-1996-corvette-dodgy-electronics-help/ Anyway, I got some token cash back... after a fight... life goes on. Here's where I need advice. I want to get close to the original spec as possible. The MEC has a 2-band, with push-pull. Would this suffice? : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TONE-MONSTER-SEB2-A-Preamp-Guitar-J-P-Bass-Balance-Volume-Treble-Bass-12dB-/181780508614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a52f66fc6 I can't find the 'big brands' doing anything similar. Now, next [niche] issue: where do I get the old school recessed warwick strap-locks? Modern Warwick strap locks don't fit these (seller sent them, but clearly never tested them... LOL) Will the dunlop flush mounts fits the current cavity? I'm also going to give it a fret level, crown and polish. That's down the line... Any thoughts welcome, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 For the straplocks, have you tried Warwick? I don't know what the recessed ones are like but the ones Warwick have are at [url="http://shop.warwick.de/?&c=35352310036&lang=en&smk=1&nm=D0405358001321517424A43801|Warwick|D0230547001321517430A46050&modul=shop&site=shop_overview"]http://shop.warwick.de/?&c=35352310036&lang=en&smk=1&nm=D0405358001321517424A43801|Warwick|D0230547001321517430A46050&modul=shop&site=shop_overview[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonieman Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks Tauzero - but those are the new ones. I have them - they don't fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Dunlops fit in the resessed ones if that's what on your bass. Warwick one's should do too - not being daft but you are pressing the button when you go to put them in? Any 2 band preamp will do - you will just need to wire a push pull switch on it to do the whole push pull thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonieman Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1435733250' post='2811827'] Dunlops fit in the resessed ones if that's what on your bass. Warwick one's should do too - not being daft but you are pressing the button when you go to put them in? [/quote] LOL - Yes, I am pushing the knobby in when trying to insert I'll have to get the dunlop ones then. Can't find the old school warwick ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I used both Warwick and Dunlop straplocks with my Corvette. As to what pre, I picked up a MEC 3 band on here a few years back. Got a 2nd stacked knob for a vol/blend, so I did't have to drill a 4th hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonieman Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 yeah, good luck to me for finding a 2nd hand MEC! I reckon the tone monster is the way to go. It has great reviews: http://www.talkbass.com/threads/tone-monster-sbk-preamps-anybody-here-use-them.990243/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Warwick have a pretty good forum I believe - might be a good place to look for a second hand MEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 If I were putting a preamp in a bass and had a few quid to spend, it would be the Aguilar OBP-1 or a Spector Tone Pump. Both of those are monsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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