Luke iii 2027 control cavity

[rudyxyz1]

Just wondering if am thinking of buying a 2017 luke iii hh they sent a Pic of control cavity and didn't see any trim pots to adjust gain boost is that normal on that year? Thanks

 

[GoKart Mozart]

I believe all Luke3s since introduction in 2012-ish have had the onboard preamp + boost and adjustable trim pots. The actual PCBs have gone through several revisions, so the trim pot locations on the board have varied a bit depending on the version. Can you post the pic of the control cavity?

 

[GoKart Mozart]

Here are a few cavity shots for comparison.

Dec 2013 L3 HH (first year when boost was moved to the volume pot):


July 2015 BFR L3 HSS (MM had switched to a common PCB with one of the JP models or Valentine, I believe):


Nov 2023 L4 HSS 30th Anniversary:

 

[Rbg]

Am I correct that on LIII HSS with DiMarzio "single coils" there were no hum canceling circuit on the guitars?

 

[GoKart Mozart]

Am I correct that on LIII HSS with DiMarzio "single coils" there were no hum canceling circuit on the guitars?

Right, those singles are actually stacked humbuckers so no need for the silent circuit.