Luke Koa - 18 volt mod

[agt]

The mod sounds fairly simple ... if you know what you are doing electronics-wise. Can anyone please provide some step-by-step instructions?

I'm not too knowledgable about electronics but I am good at following instructions.

 

[threeminutesboy]

come one I want to see a picture of where you fit the extra battery

I will try this mod one day, but would like it to be reversible and may add a switch to move from 18V to 9 V.

So a pictute of the cavity is more than welcome

 

[French Kiss]

I would like to listen to the difference it sounds... I'm not convinced at all

 

[ily]

i've read (i don't remember where..)
that 18v mods add no more gain but a little bit headrom in mids tones

i think for me this mos isn't reversible because my Luke is fully loaded with piezo

perhaps one day i'll buy a used one and try to put
other pickups
i love the luke for all and his feeling i would like to have one SSS or trying an
axis pickup in the bridge ot other (frailins,lollar...)
other sounds with this fantastic guitar

 

[Sticky1973]

.... i love the luke for all and his feeling i would like to have one SSS ....

Could always replace the 85 with an 89 or the H-series?

Electric Guitar Pickups & Accessories - EMG Pickups | H
Electric Guitar Pickups & Accessories - EMG Pickups | 89

I like the 18v idea as an option, would like to have a play with actives soon.

 

[ily]

i'm going to ordering a 89
someone can help me to realise wiring diagram
on a luke piezzo
i imagine i've to order also a push pull pot to split it

many thanks

 

[threeminutesboy]

The emg89 is coming with a push pull tone already as for wiring i will sugest to get thé help of a tech

I Know kbaim did that mod on one of his piezo Luke and if i remember well you pull when you need bucker as i think he is using more the single position