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What the Heck is a Filter? (Rough Draft)
NOTE: This is now in the FAQ section.... This is a rough draft of a new FAQ to describe what a "filter" is. Let me know what you think!...
Luthifer
Feb 223 min read
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New BA Buffer
The BA Buffer for active pickups has been re-designed with a screw connection for the positive battery connection. This makes it much...
Luthifer
Jan 311 min read
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All Modules Updated for 2025!
The Focus is on Painless Installation! Solid round shafts let you orient your knobs the way you want. All bushings are 10mm long for...
Luthifer
Jan 301 min read
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Noise Shootout II
A comparison of the Underhill Full English preamp and another preamp with the same features (push-pull Q boost, treble boost). Identical...
Luthifer
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Pumpkin Spice Month!
We've been so busy working on new stuff for next year that I needed a break, so I made some "Pumpkin Spice" cables to send off with...
Luthifer
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Warranty and Return Policies
Nothing has changed from our informal policy (we haven't actually had any defects to warranty so far!), but I finally got around to...
Luthifer
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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New Knob Find
These inexpensive knobs have excellent fit and finish, and a recess that will clear 1/2" Pot Nuts. For a flush fit, the shaft needs to...
Luthifer
Sep 2, 20241 min read
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Battery Polarity and Cables
Preamps are tested and shipped with all of the cables connected. If you are re-arranging or changing modules or cables, MAKE SURE THAT...
Luthifer
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Closed from July 1 to Ringo's Birthday
After three years of one day order delivery, We are taking next week off! Orders placed next week will start going out July 8. Thanks for...
Luthifer
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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First Official Preamp Demo
My great bassist friend Wally came for a visit, and we recorded some demos of the Underhill filter preamp. This is the first of at least...
Luthifer
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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AndyBassist Demo on YouTube
Andy posted a great video of a new bass he modded with a Multicoil Full English and Turner pickups. Check it out.
Luthifer
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Two New Systems for 3 hole setups.
I have added the "Cosmic" and "Cosmic Crisp" configurations to the list of pre-configured Filter Preamps! They are low-power easy-to-use...
Luthifer
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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New CVS Volume Push-Pull
The custom pots finally arrived, and the CVS Volume 6.1 module is now available for $22.50. The main difference is the size, it is more...
Luthifer
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Shelving EQs Now Available
The ESB Bass EQ and EST Treble EQ are now available in Preamp Parts. Similar in range to the EPB and EPT, but with a gentle first order...
Luthifer
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Preamp Specs, Dimensions, Etc.
If you are looking for technical specs on the various preamp modules, you can find them in the store pages. Go to Parts, and click on the...
Luthifer
Feb 20, 20241 min read
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Finally, a Wiring Diagram
I made basic wiring diagrams for one and two pickup installations. Since preamp systems are shipped with all the modules connected, this...
Luthifer
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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Two New Buffers
The BA and B5 buffers are now available in limited quantities (more in a week or two). The BA is for active pickups with high output,...
Luthifer
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Two Module Setup
To give you an idea of what a Gen6 install looks like, here's a Paradactyl Uno (EPL and EPH EQ modules) with a coil switch in a small...
Luthifer
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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EPL and EPH Modules are Available.
These are the two parametric EQ modules that were combined into the original Paradactyl preamp. Pro tip: Any EQ modules can be used...
Luthifer
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Q Trimmer Settings
Here are some diagrams showing the trimmer positions for various Q levels on the FS Filter (MED and HI switch positions), and FP Filter...
Luthifer
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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