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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Thanks to Trader Jim ( thread here ) I've removed the 'tronics from my CC57. Now I need some help from the 'hive'.
What preamp do I have?
Where can I find a replacement pickup since someone tossed the original?
Any wiring diagrams? I can't determine where the pickup was wired on the preamp board. I assume the pictured leads are for the output jack.
Yes, I have emailed the 'Mothership' and am awaiting the tele-transportation of all the magical componets. ;)
TIA :cool:
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | 'Mothership' says that this is a DJ-2 preamp (no battery required).
Now to find a pickup... ;) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | You could find an OP 24 used cheap, (maybe jason?) and it would make a better setup. Your bridge would require a thin line pickup (maybe jason again) or the factory could sell you one. I bought one from them for my 1115 when I electrified it and as I recall it was under 50 bucks new. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | An OP24 would be a sweet upgrade, but one immediate question is whether the preamp retrofits the bowl cutout for the DJ-2. If not, you're looking at some surgery beyond drilling a hole for the battery holder mount. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I'm sure there would have to be some surgery as the OP looks bigger to me. (sorry, failed to mention that. Thanks Paul) The thing to do would be to find a guitar with the OP system and measure the "footprint" to see if it would cover the existing hole.... Or....just replace what you have and call it a day. You will still need a thinline pickup though. I would check with John and see if that pickup is compatable with your amp. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Gents,
Thanks for the suggestions! I have no adversion to a Dremel job. I've done that with several firearms that I've resurrected. I'm almost sure that any other premap will not drop in.
With the vast $$ invested ($75 w/case) I was just hoping to find the appropriate pickup and keep it stock. If I determine that the preamp is kaput, then I'll gladly upgrade.
I'm currently awaiting a response from the 'MS' with their availabilty of compatible P/Us and the proper connections.
I 'Googled' Ovation pickups and could not find a decent history/compatibilities source. At this point I'm hoping that the generic 'MS' emaill addy will provide the info I need.
Again, thanks for you inputs! |
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Pre-amp ID?