SBK-3D PREAMP
Balance~Volume~Treble/Bass~Middle
If you have been looking for a reasonably priced bass
preamp, the TONE MONSTER SBK Series
has a model ready to install in your new build or existing instrument.
Manufactured for GUITAR FUEL
in South Korea, they feature an advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) design
minimizing the cavity space required. Top quality components and
meticulous soldering ensures a transparent and noise free performance. With
8 configurations (3-5 potentiometers) to choose from and a +/- 12dB range for
either 2 (treble/bass) or 3 (treble/middle/bass) bands of equalization, they
will make your passive pickups sing!
Pre-wired and ready to
install, other features include a Hi/Lo mids function (SBK-3A/AD) or toggle
switch option (DT models), a NO SOLDER terminal block (TBB6 Balance) for pickup
connection and brass shaft potentiometers for smoother control and longer
life. Installation is typically a breeze - connect your pickups and the
supplied bridge ground. For single pickup or pickup selector switch
applications, simply remove the balance potentiometer and wire direct.
The SBK Series circuit board is only 25D X 30W mm, so it takes up very little cavity space however a minimum cavity depth of 1 ¼" (32mm) is required. The SBK-A and D models reduce the number of potentiometers by combining functions with a concentric or "stacked" potentiometer. Powered by a 9V alkaline battery (not included) the circuit can handle up to 18V (2-9V in series) for increased headroom.
We offer (DIY Do-It-Yourself) power upgrades including the BAT-1 (18V) or BAT-2 (9 or 18V switchable). Also available are the PAT-1, passive/active toggle switch, which functions as a bypass and allows for volume control in the passive mode. And the PAT-2 which adds two fixed passive tone positions. These are DIY modifications so good soldering skills and the ability to follow a diagram are highly recommended.
Our preamps were designed for use and work best with passive pickups!
FEATURES:
Manufactured in South
Korea
Prewired harness ready to
install
Brass shaft potentiometers
for smoother control and longer life
Center detent on balance
and tone potentiometers
+/-12dB range for 2 or 3
bands of equalization
Configurations from 3 to 5
potentiometers
Hi/Lo mids potentiometer
or toggle switch options
TBB6 balance potentiometer
with NO SOLDER pickup connection
DIY upgrades available for
power (9-18V) and passive/active volume & tone
Treble: +/-12 dB at 4 kHz
Middle: +/- 12dB at 800 Hz
Hi/Lo Mids: +/- 2dB at 2kHz (SBK-3A/3AD only)
Bass: +/-12 dB at 60 Hz
Balance: MN500K w/center
detent
Input Impedance: 1Mohm
Current: 0.16 mA
Voltage range: 6 ~ 22 volt
Battery Requirement: 9V alkaline
(battery life 1000+ hours)
KNOBS
ARE NOT INCLUDED!
Standard Potentiometers:
6mm
Concentric (stacked)
Potentiometers: 6mm top / 8mm bottom
SBK Models
SBK-2 (4
pots) Balance~Volume~Treble~Bass
SBK-2D (3
pots) Balance ~ Volume Treble/Bass
SBK-3 (5
pots) Balance~Volume~Treble~Middle~Bass
SBK-3D (4
pots) Balance~Volume~Treble/Bass~Middle
SBK-3A (5
pots) Balance-Volume~Treble~Middle/Hi-Lo Mids~Bass
SBK-3A-DT (5
pots + toggle) Balance~Volume~Treble~Bass~Middle~Hi-Lo Mids Toggle
SBK-3AD (4
pots) Balance~Volume~Treble/Bass~Middle/Hi-Lo Mids
SBK-3AD-DT (4
pots + toggle) Balance~Volume~Treble/Bass~Middle~Hi-Lo Mids Toggle
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