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The Devil is in the Details
We stress out about every part of our product so you don't have to. Take the cables: The wire insulation is irradiated PVC, which is more...
Luthifer
Jan 18, 20241 min read
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Terminal Markings
A few users have mentioned that the connection markings on the new boards look like there are two "+" connections. If you look close...
Luthifer
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Noise Shootout
At the heart of the new preamps is a new filter circuit with ultra stable performance, higher resonant boost, and reduced noise. They are...
Luthifer
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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New Preamps are Here!
I've been head down for three months working furiously to redesign the Underhill Preamp line. The website will be updated shortly. Key...
Luthifer
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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New Sound Clip from Manley
This is the PD preamp with dual FV Variable Q filters. Turner multicoil pickups. https://www.facebook.com/mark.manley.188/videos/15493268...
Luthifer
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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A Hint of Things to Come...
I am working on re-packaging the modules into an architecture similar to a pedal board. Some possible benefits are: Swappable buffers,...
Luthifer
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Internal Frequency Trimmers for ET5 Bass and Treble - The tiniest board ever!
These can be used for setting the bass and treble frequencies internally with an ET5 Equalizer. Boost/cut is then handled with single...
Luthifer
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Detaching and Attaching Cables
The miniature cables used on Underhill preamps and filters are quite robust, and can carry a lot of current (Apple uses them for the...
Luthifer
Aug 9, 20231 min read
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Two and Three band parametric EQ modules are Available!
These have new tunings and use less power... Check them out.
Luthifer
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Internal Bass/Treble Frequency Trimmers for the ET5?
I'm thinking about making a little trimmer board that can be plugged into the bass and treble frequency connectors on the ET5 3 Band EQ....
Luthifer
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Underhill is Moving - And ED5
We are moving this weekend, back to Mount Vernon, WA. With all of the mess I have run out of some modules, and won't be fully...
Luthifer
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Demo Video from Manley!
A tasty preamp demo from Manley is up on YouTube. It's the PD Preamp with FV Variable Q filters and an FT treble boost plugged in. It...
Luthifer
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Bridge for Manufacturing
I've been working furiously to re-design the prototype Grinder bridge for manufacturing. The design is ready, and new tools and materials...
Luthifer
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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Complete Systems are back in the store
This should make it easier for new customers to figure out what they need to order...
Luthifer
Mar 21, 20231 min read
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Preamp Configuration Guide
The new Preamp Guide is the place to start when deciding how to put together your preamp. When you find a configuration that looks right...
Luthifer
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Push-Pull Filter Pot Prototypes
They have arrived, and are getting into the test queue. If they meet my requirements, expect to see them around mid-April. Once they are...
Luthifer
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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Nifty Switch Trick
Here's a cool trick I thought of in the middle of the night. You can use an S3 Switch with an FS5 filter to set up a Bypass/Q1/Q2 toggle....
Luthifer
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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User Manuals
Manuals for the FS5, FV4, and FT4 are complete. PS4, PD4, and FE4 manuals are coming soon... See them on the support page.
Luthifer
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Modular Philosophy
With many onboard preamps, the pots are soldered onto the preamp circuit boards. If you break a pot or wear it out, you have to return...
Luthifer
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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FE4 Three Band EQ and FS5 Switched Filter are Here!
They are fully tested and tuned, and up for sale on the web site. I am frantically working on user manuals that should be in the support...
Luthifer
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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