Question OLP modifications

[T-bird]

Just curious, I would like to add an active 2band eq to an olp stingray bass. Would I need to replace the pickup with an active pickup? or just add the active eq? And where could I find these items? thanks

 

[strummer]

You don't need to change the pick up.
Getting an ebmm preamp means second hand, evilbay and such, or dump an aftermarket pre in there.

 

[mynan]

MM pickups aren't active...it's the preamp that's active.

 

[the unrepentant]

yeah, it's just the preamp that's active, though a musicman pickup would make it sound miles better. But i'm afraid you're going to have to look on ebay etc for it, you can't buy them from shops or from EBMM.

 

[oli@bass]

You can buy a replica of the vintage MM 2 band pre-amp on eBay.

 

[phatduckk]

I just saw an SR4 preamp on ebay for around $450. getting the real deal will be expensive and that's on the rare occassion you can find one used.

 

[Psychicpet]

aguilar pre's work well in EBMMs if you can't get a hold of the original