blackmorse159
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Hi, im thinking change the emgs set to two hot rails and a thornbucker (suhr) but i wanna know if the original preamp must be changed too or i can use with the new pickups? ( sorry for my english)
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Change to passive system -- LUKE BFR KOA
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tbonesullivan
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The original Preamp is designed for EMG pickups, and is probably made by EMG. You would need to replace it with a system designed for passive pickups.
PeteDuBaldo
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You will also need EMG sized pickups to fit the holes - most single coils have a flange on one side that will not fit in the Luke.
