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GFS active onboard guitar preamp?! :D
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The GFS circuits are rebranded ARTEC circuits. I have had good luck with the ARTEC circuits and active pickups. You need to exercise some caution when soldering the ARTEC circuits because you can damage them if exposed to high heat. So it's a good idea to use a lower wattage soldering iron with a small tip.
Instead of trying to twist together wires and then solder them to the tiny solder pads solder single wires to the pads and then twist together the wires, solder, and heat shrink. You will also need to measure carefully to make sure that you can fit one inside your routes because they are taller than necessary. If not you will need to use a Dremel tool to deepen routes. Lastly, you need to make sure you can fit a 9V battery in the routes. If not you can wire straight to a stereo jack and build a phantom power box to deliver power and guitar signal.
Last edited by idsnowdog; 12-17-2021, 10:35 AM.
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yeah i guess i could mount it outboard; after the guitar, like, with two female jacks no problem. I once had a nice enclosure that would match .. :oIf somethings important- send a PM. I might be offline for long periods. Rock on!!!
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I put one of those in a thin hollow body LP that I made. It worked and sounded great. I had no problems at all with the soldering nor with the fit.Originally Posted by IanBallard
Rule of thumb... the more pot you have, the better your tone.
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