Just modded my LTD M1000 and it sounds good, so I am debating doing the same thing for my LTD F405 bass. Anyone done this? Will it make a positive difference? 
EMG 18v Mod for bass...good idea?
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wishtheend
clip the apex
It made a major difference in my LTD B500. I'd wager to say that the 18V mod is much more noticeable on bass than guitar.
Still haven't tested it enough to be sure....one thing I know its its hotter! Added a few db to the output. I took some before and after DI clips to demonstrate, when I get some time in the next little while I may post.
Also, pretty sure I have 40DCs in there....I will double check, but do they need a battery to each pup as well?
mondocane
Member
I did it on all my basses with EMG's. 2 pick-ups, 2 batteries.
more headroom, more punch. very recommended for low tunings as well.
more headroom, more punch. very recommended for low tunings as well.
Sweet man, so you wired your batteries in series? Or one to each pickup? I haven't cracked mine open yet, gonna do that tonight I think...got some new strings on the way as well so it will be a giant maintenance session tonight!
mondocane
Member
series. the link posted by metalstatic says it all.
I also use the EMG BTC control and just wired in a third battery on my Steinbergers, but I am not too happy with the result, almost clipping when tone's fully open... anyone else using the same booster?
Cool man, gonna do that up tonight...actually going to do the reverse of that diagram: wire for 2 EMGs then create a quick joiner if I want to put it back (just because of the battery compartment issues....so far I like the modded setup in my guitar so I am looking forward to my bass tones!
mondocane
Member
have fun with soldering. ;-)
I'll have a look at the frequency switches of the BTC here to see if a frequency change helps.
I'll have a look at the frequency switches of the BTC here to see if a frequency change helps.
cobhc
Amiga Enthusiast
Hmm, I don't think so, since the headroom increase is more for the sharp transients that overload the preamps on active pickups - worth a try though, I guess! (unless it might do some damage that my n00b ass is unaware of)
