This video walkthru from 3 Random Monkeys takes us through the process of solderless installation of an LHZ preamp. Here’s the wiring diagram for an Active pickup setup using dual modular EMG volume pots used for the install.
This video is a walk-thru of the process of upgrading a American Fender Jazz Deluxe 5 String bass from the EMG BTS to the LHZ-03 preamp. This is NOT a typical installation because it as a custom modification to use a DPDT bypass switch. This allows the LHZ preamp to be bypassed for those times where I want just the un-EQ’d pickup outputs.
One of the more common questions we receive are about how to solder the barrel jack. This can feel like a daunting task to players who’ve never soldered before or have limited electronics experience. Thankfully, it is not hard to do! This video walks through a couple concepts to make your barrel jack soldering simple:
How do I choose? What is the difference between LHZ-01 and LHZ-01? UPDATE: Both the LHZ-01 and LHZ-02 have been retired. This page will remain online as a reference. Please visit the LHZ-04 page to learn about our flagship preamp! For most clients, the decision between the LHZ-01 and LHZ-02 centers around how comfortable they are soldering small wires to a circuit board. We recommend the LHZ-02 for users with limited soldering experience, or for installations where the components are…
