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gtrguy

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Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« on: January 05, 2022, 11:22:07 AM »
Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
I expect this has been already covered, but I wonder if the knowledgeable folks here can tell me what possible modifications you can do the the Alembic Jazz pickup setup?

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2022, 01:42:10 PM »
If it has the proper preamp, it's probably VVF, you might change it to VBF, possibly adding a second preamp (the Pan Preamp kit). And you might want to add a Q switch (as it is, it's most likely to have the Q boost on all the time) and those come in a 2- or 3-way format.


If there's enough room in the cavity, you might change it for Signature or Anniversary.


Choices, choices ...

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2022, 01:49:54 PM »
It has plenty of room and only one preamp.

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2022, 02:14:06 PM »
So what's keeping you?  ;D

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2022, 03:09:46 PM »
I definitely consider the Q-switch to be a required mod (for myself) - otherwise it has a baked in +8 (I believe) - being able to have zero Q makes it much more versatile for me. (I have a PJ set & a P - the P doesn't have the mod but I want to get it done soon!)

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2022, 03:16:47 PM »
I've built two basses with Alembic P-Bass PUs.   I added the 3-way Q switch on both.  It makes a HUGE difference!

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2022, 12:29:07 PM »
Q switch sounds good. Anyone have a schematic?

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Re: Alembic Jazz Pickups - need input
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2022, 01:22:14 PM »
Contact Mica.  She can answer any questions and provide instructions.  It's not too difficult. 

Bill, tgo