Before and after: Blackout Modular Preamp

[Code001]

I never saw a thread where someone actually tried this, so I thought I'd be the guinea pig. I was able to get this for $42.91 shipped at Music 123, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Same settings, same strings, same pick, same pickup height, blah blah. I was in a bit of a rush, so it's not 100% tight, but whatever.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7077071/Stock.mp3

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7077071/BMP.mp3

Gear:
Caparison Dellinger 7 in Drop A with a Duncan Custom-7 and 59-7
EVH 5150 III
Mesa Trad. 4x12
SM57
Apogee Duet
Logic 9
Trilian
DKFH

 

[JeffTD]

I surprisingly dig the after way more, was not expecting that given Duncan's usual brand of active pickup technology.

 

[Code001]

Thanks for checking it out. For the price, it can be a really good alternative for those who don't want to spend the coin on replacing the pickups. It's also easy to install, but you do have to solder a few connections. I did a slight remix of the BMP one with just a touch less bass and a touch more of high end to try to make it sound a little more neutral on my headphones.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7077071/BMP Final.mp3

 

[deLuther]

Code001, can you post DIs (at least fragment)?

 

[Code001]

I didn't record any DIs, sorry.

 

[cyril_v]

If anyone is looking to buy one of these on the cheap, hit me with an offer, I bought one but ended up selling the guitar it was going to go into before I even had a chance to try it out, so I have a new one sitting here.

 

[Derpsicle]

I can put this in a guitar without duncan pickups?

 

[Code001]

You can install it in nearly any guitar, yes.

 

[deLuther]

Code001, can you record some short DI with this pre installed?

 

[Code001]

First time I ever really did this, so I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for or not. I just plugged directly into my Apogee Duet, adjusted the gain so it's not in the red in Logic and hit record.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7077071/DI Test.wav