Sunday, December 10, 2023

Fender CD-60S Dreadnought | Part 2

◀ Part 1

Installing an Onboard Preamp

The owner of this gloss black Fender Classic Design Series CD-60S Dreadnought wants an onboard preamp installed, and has provided me with a KAILG EAC-4SC. Well then, come join me on a brief walk-through of the installation process.



KAILG EAC-4SC Four Band Preamp


Location determined and outlines drawn

Pilot holes drilled in the corners

Pilot holes redrilled with a larger bit

Preamp cavity cut with a rotary tool

Squaring edges with a rasp and files

Test-fitting the preamp

Preamp installed

Hole drilled for piezo pickup cable

Pilot hole for output jack drilled

Pilot hole redrilled with a larger bit

Output jack hole widened further with a reamer

Output jack installed


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