{"product_id":"lhz0430","title":"LHZ-04 Preamp (2-Band Configurable Kit)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #80ff00;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW JST CONNECTOR VERSION\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRevision 4.3 of the LHZ-04 uses miniature JST connectors for the EQ pots and output jack, instead of the hardwired pots and DuPont output jack connector used on earlier LHZ versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis is the same preamp as the classic LHZ-04\u003c\/span\u003e, it just uses the same compact connectors as the LHZ-05 three-band preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LHZ-04 Bass Guitar Preamp is a faithful re-creation of the circuit used in late 80's and early 90's HazLabs bass preamps to create that classic and elusive Spector® tone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayed with a normal or light touch, the preamp provides a clean bell-like tone. But, when played aggressively, this preamp provides a subtle tubelike compression and adds distinctive high-frequency harmonic overtones to the sound that perfectly accentuates the Spector® growl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSER MANUAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lhzpreamps.com\/lhz04install\/\"\u003eLHZ-04 Installation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"MID-03 Midrange Control\" href=\"https:\/\/lhzpreampshop.com\/products\/mid03control\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY THIS PREAMP WORKS SO WELL ON ANY BASS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LHZ-04 faithfully replicates the original HazLabs EQ curves, dynamics, and internal gain staging that augment the unique pickup placement on Spector® NS2 basses. Players would often \"dime\" the bass and treble controls to compensate for that pickup placement... and discovered the distinctive tonal artifacts that keep this vintage preamp design in high demand 40 years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a deep (but tight and articulate) bass tone with a distinctive growl, light compression that keeps slap bass transients neatly in the pocket, and shimmering high frequency harmonic overtones that make the bass stand out in any mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preamp delivers the same dynamics and articulation to ANY bass guitar and has developed a reputation for “waking up” the tone in instruments from every manufacturer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LHZ-04 preamp has been redesigned as an extremely compact 25.4mm X 41mm (1\" X 1-5\/8\") PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that can be installed in the smallest control cavities. This is our most compact revision to date! By moving the output connector to 90-degrees and using low profile components, the LHZ-04 can easily fit into the most challenging control cavities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne LHZ-04 Preamp DuPoint input connectors and 3M tape backing for secure mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour choice of output jacks that connect via a miniature JST connector.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour choice of bass and treble EQ potentiometers that connect with miniature JST connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete set of connectors with flying leads that provide easy connection to soldered pickups, volume pots, and output jacks,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 9-volt battery connector wired to a 2-pin DuPoint-compatible connector.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA downloadable PDF Installation Manual (available on website) that contains multiple wiring diagrams for common installation scenarios,\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNOTE: SOME ELECTRONICS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreamp installation is intended for users with some electronics experience. While the preamp is designed to be as plug-and-play as possible, some configurations may require soldering the included quick disconnect cables to traditional hard-wired volume pots and barrel jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LHZ preamp will connect to EMG quick disconnect pots using EMG cables, or you can use the supplied flying-lead connectors to solder to hardwired pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you download a copy of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lhzpreamps.com\/checklist\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Planning Checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to help you plan and execute your installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTESTIMONIALS \/ FEEDBACK FROM USERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Hey my brother. Your preamp is kicking butt! So many people are noticing and asking 'what is up with your bass?' and I tell them about the LHZ preamp.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJEFF ADAMS\u003c\/strong\u003e (Starship feat. Mickey Thomas, The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame band, formerly of Survivor)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just installed your pre into my Euro LX 4, tried it at a gig I do every Wednesday night and it is simply amazing. It is the Haz Lab I've been after but always too late to get!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'm a dynamic player, and with my right hand it gives me 2 1\/2 different bass guitars. With the EQ dimed the warm overdrive that kicks in the low mid to low frequencies and the rattle of the high end are an aggressive, artistic joy to behold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou just don't get that with a TonePump. Back off with the right hand and it suddenly becomes a very well-behaved former beast. All without touching a knob.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI'll be getting one for my LX 5 soon.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLYNN SORENSEN\u003c\/strong\u003e (Heaven \u0026amp; Earth, Bad Company, Paul Rodgers)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I just got it installed, and OH MAN does this thing BARK now! How do I explain it...like this bass has become more sensitive, and it sounds ALIVE! The BQS I was using was fantastic and very clean, but your preamp gives it this attitude that just wasn't there before.  I put this through my Quad Cortex and I've just about captured Eddie Jackson's sound from Mindcrime, diming your preamp REALLY brought it out. Excellent work my guy!\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e~Ryan Wilde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...you knocked it out of the park with this preamp mate!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe LHZ has so much more harmonic content and an overall pleasing warmth. It suffers none of the weird mid range resonance of the TP (TonePump) and after quickly removing all of the EQ work that I had to do to the TP the circuit sounded exactly how I had hoped it would! Rich and interesting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I just had the Haz preamp installed in my Spector Euro RST with Aguilar Super Double pickups, to replace an Aguilar OBP-2. It has honestly transformed the sound of the bass, it sounds so much cleaner and crisper and the ‘dimed’ setting is perfect. Keep up the great work, and thanks!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Thom Bentley (email)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"the handling, sound and control are so good my band members say this is the best sounding bass i ever had!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Sonny Stalmans (Facebook)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"just dropped the LHZ-04 in my old Ibanez and damn it sounds incredible! The main reason I played Spector basses is for that tone. But now the LHZ gives me that same rich tone and dynamic impact in every bass I've added it into! This thing isn't just for Spectors, it's great EVERYWHERE. Seriously, thank you for doing what you do.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"First impression: it's awesome. Compared to my 18V HAZ when both fully boosted yours has more bass. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas (or HAZ) just the that feeling!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sounds fantastic! Thank you so much I love how the bass sounds so far.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you ever decide to build a pedal version of this preamp I would love to get one to try other passive vintage basses that I rather not modify.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Preamp arrived really fast, instructions are very comprehensive. Put it in my Euro Spector® today, replacing the TonePump. Preamp does everything as advertised! highly recommended!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Outstanding. Been looking for a smaller version of this preamp type for a long time, thank you!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I got the preamp installed Monday and had a gig Tuesday. I love what I've heard so far! Definitely much more clarity than the TonePump. There's a significant amount of presence in the mids while retaining that punchy tone. Nice crisp lows without any mud whatsoever.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"On first listen.. just sounds like a Haz to me.. very happy with this\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I just tried your LHZ preamp in my Euro LX5. Oh, it sounds awesome, like a Spector® should sound, it has THE sound for sure! I can't thank you enough! You saved my bass!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I can't put my finger on just what sounds different, but it's just got more ~Angry~ which is what I was hoping for!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A +, 10 out of 10 seller! Very kind, humble and knowledgeable person. I asked him about 100 questions and he always took his time to reply. If you love that old 80s-90s rock HAZ tone, this is a must! Get it while it’s hot!!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTALKBASS.COM \/ EBAY.COM \/ REVERB.COM USER FEEDBACK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEGAL DISCLAIMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images referred to within this store are property of their respective trademark holders. 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