Author Topic: Elan sound (Read 314 times)

keurosix · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2008, 08:27:05 PM »

Hey Andy,
Did you try raising the pick ups closer to the strings on the Elan? The closer you get the hotter they sound.
Kris

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2008, 10:55:56 AM »

Yeah, the pickups are as high as I can get 'em. I did mess with that when I got it. The previous owner also appeared to know how to get the most of this bass's signal, as those pickups were maxed. The output screws were cranked, too.

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 20, 2008, 05:17:57 PM »

Soooo...Mica?

How do I go about modifying that circuit to get more gain?

mica · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2008, 01:18:48 PM »

You need to change out two 1/4 watt resistors on the circuit board. Right now, they could be any number of values as there are several versions. The resistors are connected to the center terminal on the gain trimpots. We use a teeny surface mount package, but you can use a 1/4 watt 3.3K since they are much easier to install by hand. Here's a photo illustration:

This will work for both Elan and Europa circuits.