Wiring colors Sterling 5 Pickup

ncross2008

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My preamp in my Sterling 5 crapped out on me so I am looking to replace the preamp and bypass using the switch as I always just run the bass in parallel like a standard stingray. I was wondering if anyone knew how to wire up a Sterling pickup with the 5 wires? Colors are Black, red, white, green and shielded.

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I would contact EBMM customer service. They can probably help you with both the wiring and possibly fixing your preamp.
 
I would contact EBMM customer service. They can probably help you with both the wiring and possibly fixing your preamp.
That was the first thing I did. Still waiting for some responses but I figured with this lovely forum as a resource someone may know. Appreciate the advice :)
 
Here ya go!

There are two diagrams in the linked thread, one from 1996 and one from 2006.



K
Thank you, I have the schematic but I need the color codes as I’m not using the stock preamp or switch
 
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