In theory it's relatively simple to swap passive pickups to active. In most cases there is going to be a space issue and you might have to modify your guitar to make active pickups fit.
Find out all about that in the video. Enjoy Guitar Tech Tips!
My Harley Benton "Fishman FLuence Mod" Part 1:
https://youtu.be/m1Q5p_zOLV0
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 You'll have to swap the whole electronics too
1:47 The big issue: enough space for the battery
2:27 An example of installing the Fishman Fluence pickups
3:15 Battery options
3:49 Short history on EMG
4:29 Short history on Fishman Fluence
5:02 Time for a test ride
5:46 Outtakes
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