kf888 Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 So I pulled my Aria SB-1000 fretless out of storage, popped fresh batteries in, and... no signal. Checked over all of the obvious stuff (jack socket etc) but I think I'll need to find someone to look at it. As I understand it, the active circuitry in there is a bit unconventional (18V, 2xPP3s). My normal guitar tech stared at it for a bit, scratching his head and decided he didn't want to touch it! ISTR someone mentioning in a forum on here a guy who specialised in these basses & their weird electronics- but I can't find that post. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance Quote
Hellzero Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 Try finding a real luthier with electronics knowledge : http://ariabasses.blogspot.com/2010/11/aria-pro-ii-sb-1000-wiring-schematics.html?m=1 It's not a complicated preamp at all... Quote
Norris Posted August 30, 2021 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) I don't know if he still comes on here, but the chap that made replacement pre-amps for SB-1000s is Prostheta. He sells them on Ebay (or at least did a few years ago). They are not easy to reverse engineer as they are encased in potting compound However if you need a replacement pickup, the most accurate reproduction is made by Rautia Guitars - they have a website. There are other replacement pickups available (e.g. Kent) but they are standard soapbars in SB-1 sized covers Edit to say: both Prostheta and Rautia are based in Finland btw Edited August 30, 2021 by Norris 1 Quote
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