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First Official Preamp Demo
My great bassist friend Wally came for a visit, and we recorded some demos of the Underhill filter preamp. This is the first of at least three, a smooth disco funk line to Jamiroquai's Cosmic Girl. Hope you enjoy it!

Luthifer
Jun 11, 20241 min read


AndyBassist Demo on YouTube
Andy posted a great video of a new bass he modded with a Multicoil Full English and Turner pickups. Check it out.

Luthifer
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Two New Systems for 3 hole setups.
I have added the "Cosmic" and "Cosmic Crisp" configurations to the list of pre-configured Filter Preamps! They are low-power easy-to-use setups with a Volume/Blend/Tone type configuration, using the FV Filter. You can, of course, use any of the other filters or EQ modules in the "tone" position. COSMIC, MAN COSMIC CRISP

Luthifer
Apr 4, 20241 min read


New CVS Volume Push-Pull
The custom pots finally arrived, and the CVS Volume 6.1 module is now available for $22.50. The main difference is the size, it is more compact and will be much easier to fit in a tight cavity, or a front cavity like a P bass. Plus it's $8 cheaper than the old one!

Luthifer
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Shelving EQs Now Available
The ESB Bass EQ and EST Treble EQ are now available in Preamp Parts . Similar in range to the EPB and EPT, but with a gentle first order shelving profile. They are great for a familiar and easy-to-use two-band boost/cut layout, but have a frequency sweep control, which makes them handy when your amp only has fixed-frequency bass and treble.

Luthifer
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Preamp Specs, Dimensions, Etc.
If you are looking for technical specs on the various preamp modules, you can find them in the store pages. Go to Parts, and click on the...

Luthifer
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Finally, a Wiring Diagram
I made basic wiring diagrams for one and two pickup installations. Since preamp systems are shipped with all the modules connected, this...

Luthifer
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Two New Buffers
The BA and B5 buffers are now available in limited quantities (more in a week or two). The BA is for active pickups with high output,...

Luthifer
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Two Module Setup
To give you an idea of what a Gen6 install looks like, here's a Paradactyl Uno (EPL and EPH EQ modules) with a coil switch in a small...

Luthifer
Jan 31, 20241 min read


EPL and EPH Modules are Available.
These are the two parametric EQ modules that were combined into the original Paradactyl preamp. Pro tip: Any EQ modules can be used...

Luthifer
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Q Trimmer Settings
Here are some diagrams showing the trimmer positions for various Q levels on the FS Filter (MED and HI switch positions), and FP Filter...

Luthifer
Jan 23, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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
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


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


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


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
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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