Ibanez bass internal preamps

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Greetings folks.

Does anybody have schematics or information regarding the preamps used inside some Ibanez basses?

I recently got the chance to play one bass equipped with the PHAT Eq and I liked it enough to be curious about it. The circuit is surface mount assembled and is attached to the control potentiometer by the latter's lugs.

Thanks in advance.
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I have a friend who has a bass that has the electronics from an Ibanez bass in it. I'm not sure which model of Ibanez it came from, but it has Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Pickup Blend. If I'm near it soon, I will try to take it apart and trace it. My friend won't mind, he hardly plays any more. I don't think he'd care what I do as long as I don't break it. :lol:
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Thanks man, that's really kind. :thumbsup
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