pre EB preamp

[bfat]

Hi,

I have a 1978 Stingray bass. I bought it new and have been playing it for the past 29 years. About 6 months ago the sound started buzzing and futzing out. I took it to a local guitar shop and the tech told me that the board could not be repaired and I should replace it with an EMG preamp and controls. I took his advice and I am not happy with the results. The fat MM sound is not the same with the EMG circuits.
I want to get the original sound back. Does EB make a replacement board?
Any advice?

Thanks,
charlie

 

[bovinehost]

Charlie, call the main number and ask for Customer Service.

1-800-543-2255

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Caca de Kick]

Charlie,
Yes they do still make the 2 band eq. But I have been told EB will require your old dead board back in exchange.

 

[plato]

Hey charlie,
You didn't leave the original preamp with your tech guy, havn't you?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

.....But I have been told EB will require your old dead board back in exchange.

You have to give the old pre-amp board in exchange for a new one Charlie

 

[bfat]

Thanks for the info,

Yes, I made sure that he gave me back all the original parts.

-Charlie

 

[high mileage]

Yes, I made sure that he gave me back all the original parts.

Sigh of relief... The new MM preamp will make it right.

 

[Rano Bass]

There's not another pre that can give you the Music Man sound IMO.
Flea uses aguilar, but those sound completly different, just send your old preamp to Ernie Ball and get a new one.