Dropzone Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Howdy gang, this is my story so far. I have an Ibanez K5 that I love to play and plays really well but the pick up and electronics are really weak. I have bought a squire precision 5 string that sounds amazing but it just isn't as sexy as the K5 (which has big ass soap bars in there. What is the easiest an most realistic way of getting the precision sound from the Ibanez and not have it look awful? Ta Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Isn't the K5 active? It shouldn't be 'weak' sounding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Here's me expecting a thread about patter with the ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Apparantly there are known for being a bit rubbish. I bloody hate active electronics. I am happy to live with one pick up and fit new electronics. Although how do I decide between neck and bridge??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1506351557' post='3378119'] Apparantly there are known for being a bit rubbish. I bloody hate active electronics. I am happy to live with one pick up and fit new electronics. Although how do I decide between neck and bridge??? [/quote] The first thing you'll want to do is measure the size of the pickups to ensure that an alternative will drop straight in, as that will soon scupper your chances of changing things out should you have to carve holes in the body. Edited September 25, 2017 by dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 I do have a drill and some glue and of course duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LewisK1975 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1506351557' post='3378119'] Apparantly there are known for being a bit rubbish. I bloody hate active electronics. I am happy to live with one pick up and fit new electronics. Although how do I decide between neck and bridge??? [/quote] Ah OK, I wasn't aware they had a 'rep' for that. I suppose if that is the case, then there's bound to be others who have modified / upgraded... [quote name='dood' timestamp='1506351793' post='3378127'] The first thing you'll want to do is measure the size of the pickups to ensure that an alternative will drop straight in, as that will soon scupper your chances of changing things out should you have to carve holes in the body. [/quote] Yep, if you're gonna change the pickups, then this will save you a lot of time and heartache. Edited September 25, 2017 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1506351871' post='3378128'] I do have a drill and some glue and of course duct tape. [/quote] Perfect! Right, lets see if we can't get a kaoss pad in there too then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Don't I have to join muse if I do that? I think that might be a cost too high ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1506352282' post='3378136'] Don't I have to join muse if I do that? I think that might be a cost too high ;-) [/quote] Hmm, good point. Lets get a trem system in there instead. That will really upset your guitarist.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I think the Bartolini CF5CBC are a direct replacement. The Ibanez ADX5 and the DX5 were made (i guess) by mightymite. [url="https://www.bartolini.net/product/cf5cbc-t/"]https://www.bartolin...oduct/cf5cbc-t/[/url] Edited September 25, 2017 by A.G.E.N.T.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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