kf888 Posted August 24, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 24, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 30, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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