I have a CC68 Celebrity with a passive preamp - just tone and gain. I like the guitar's feel and sound, but don't like it amplified. I also don't see how one removes the thing - just pry it off with a putty knife?!?
Posted 2025-07-09 6:30 PM (#561039 - in reply to #561038) Subject: Re: CC68 Preamp questions
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I've upgraded you to full membership and moved this post here to the General area where others can reply. I'm not aware of any Ovation with a "passive" pre-amp, but someone should be able to assist.
Posted 2025-07-09 7:04 PM (#561040 - in reply to #561038) Subject: RE: CC68 Preamp questions
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Location: Yokohama, Japan
That would be a "Celebrity 2 Knobs" pre-amp as identified here. Removal is simple. As you say, a putty knife to pull the volume and tone knobs up. Sometimes they're really tight so you'll probably want to use a towel to protect the finish and a plastic spatula as opposed to a metal one. I don't think there are any micro screws holding the knobs in place (unless they've been replaced with an after market knob). Once the knobs are removed you'll see the bolts holding each pot in place. Loosen those and the preamp should come loose. Good luck!
Posted 2025-07-13 12:59 PM (#561046 - in reply to #561040) Subject: RE: CC68 Preamp questions
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Thank you for replying! I am trying to post a photo. The link you provided shows two knobs. Mine has two sliders. I am interested in possible replacements that would sound better, by the way.
CC68 Preamp questions