|
|
Joined:
July 2013
Posts: 23
Location: Central East Coast Florida | Hi,
I'm looking at a 1995 Longneck with a OP-24 preamp in it. It has a round volume and slider bass, mid and treble controls.
First, any opinions of this preamp? And second, is it possible to upgrade to a later preamp with built in tuner?
Many thanks,
Dave |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2002
Posts: 3611
Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | Hmm........dunno. The preamps, with tuners, that I'm familiar with, are the kidney-shaped type. I believe yours is the rectangular type.
Could be mistaken, and not the first time. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
June 2012
Posts: 112
Location: Bristol England | I agree with seesquare regarding the kidney shaped preamps with tuners however, there does appear to be a couple of exceptions - the OP24+C and the Optima.
I would imagine the OP24+C would be a straight swop for yours 'hole wise' but I don't know about the wiring - It would probably need an extra circuit to cover the tuner.
This is all conjecture and I am sure there are many people out there a lot more knowledgeable than me who can give you more positive advice.
In the meantime have a look at www.ovationtribute.com scroll down and click on preamps to give you an idea of what I am talking about.
Best of luck James. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
July 2013
Posts: 23
Location: Central East Coast Florida | Thanks for the advise and the very cool link to the Ovation Tribute site! Anyone have any opinions as to the sound quality of the OP-24? |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | The OP-24 sounds fine, and the battery will last forever.
|
|
| |
|
Joined:
August 2002
Posts: 8307
Location: Tennessee | OP-24? That's a new one for me - I've only seen them with the OP-X and then the Optima.
If you can find one, the Optima is the way to go. I had one in my DS-768 and it was great.
|
|
| |
Can I put a newer preamp in??
