Preamps

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Best Bass Gear is proud to be able to offer you a wide array of onboard preamps for your EQ and tone shaping needs. We offer systems custom prewired in house and also wired by the manufacturer with a large selection of control configurations for almost any bass.We stock only the highest quality manufacturers including ACG, Aguilar, Bartolini, Glockenklang, John East, Mike Pope, Nordstrand, and Seymour Duncan.

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Question: Where Can I Buy Preamps?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. Nordstrand 2B+4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble, and bass
    PREWIRED 2B+4b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble, and bassThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  2. Nordstrand 2B+4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4c: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, tone, and treble on bass (stack)
    PREWIRED 2B+4c: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, tone, and treble on bass (stack)The new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost...
  3. Nordstrand 2B+3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Treb - Bass

    $176.00
    PREWIRED 2B+3a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), treble, and bass
    PREWIRED 2B+3a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), treble, and bassThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band...
  4. Nordstrand 2B+3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+3b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, and treble/bass stack
    PREWIRED 2B+3b: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, and treble/bass stack The new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  5. Lusithand Single NFP-Special Preamp

    $189.00
    To be used only with multi coil pickups with a '1 humbucker per string' coil wiring.
    Lusithand Single NFP-Special Preamp The NFP is a filter preamp alike the ones seen on basses like the Alembic or Wal. Being a low pass filter, it lets all bass frequencies pass through up to 4Khz where it starts cutting. The cutoff point has...
  6. Lusithand Double NFP-Special Preamp

    $379.00
    To be used only with multi coil pickups with a '1 humbucker per string' coil wiring.
    Lusithand Double NFP-Special Preamp The NFP is a filter preamp alike the ones seen on basses like the Alembic or Wal. Being a low pass filter, it lets all bass frequencies pass through up to 4Khz where it starts cutting. The cutoff point has...
  7. Nordstrand 2B-4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Vol - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    2-pickup, 2-band, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Volume - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-4a Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Volume Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  8. Nordstrand 2B-3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb - Bass
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb - Bass

    Out of stock

    $176.00
    2-band, 1-pickup, 3-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-3a Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  9. Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $159.00
    Bartolini 3.3 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...
  10. Lusithand Single NFP Preamp

    $99.99
    Lusithand Single NFP Preamp The NFP is a filter preamp alike the ones seen on basses like the Alembic or Wal. Being a low pass filter, it lets all bass frequencies pass through up to 4Khz where it starts cutting. The cutoff point has a resonant...
  11. Seymour Duncan STC-2P 2-Band for Passive Pickups

    $129.00
    2-Band: Treb/Bass
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Stack High headroom, low-noise, 2-Band active...
  12. Bartolini HR-3.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $176.00
    Bartolini 3.2AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-3.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...
  13. Bartolini HR-2.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $144.00
    Bartolini 2.3 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-2.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...
  14. Bartolini HR-2.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $148.00
    Bartolini 2.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-2.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...
  15. Bartolini HR-3.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $159.00
    Bartolini 3.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-3.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...
  16. Nordstrand 2B+4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P P/P - Vol - Bass - Treb
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B+4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P P/P - Vol - Bass - Treb

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    PREWIRED 2B+4a – 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), volume, bass and treble
    PREWIRED 2B+4a: 2 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), volume, bass and trebleThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard...
  17. NOLL TCM2 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol/Bl Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Tone P/P A/P B 2054 C

    $322.00
    2-pickup, 2-band, 3-knob Volume/Blend Stack - Treble/Bass Stack - Passive Tone (Push-Pull Active/Passive) B 2054 C
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 2-Band System Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Passive Tone (Active/Passive...
  18. NOLL TCM2 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass B 2057 C

    $268.00
    2-pickup, 2-band, 4-knob Volume (Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Blend - Hybrid Treble - Bass B 2057 C
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 2-Band System Volume(Active/Passive Push-Pull) Blend Bass Treble (Passive...
  19. Seymour Duncan STC-2PSB 2-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups

    $159.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob VPP - Blend- Treb/Bass
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume/Slap Switch Push/Pull Blend Treble/Bass...
  20. Nordstrand 2-Band 2B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)

    $100.00
    2B Module
    Nordstrand 2B Module (Module and EQ Pots) Includes 2 EQ pots. Does not include output jack or battery clip. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  21. Nordstrand 2B-3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 3-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 2B-3b Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  22. Nordstrand 2B-4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-4b Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  23. Nordstrand 2B-4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Passive Tone - Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 2B-4c Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Passive Tone Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim...
  24. Delano Sonar 2 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $114.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Bass Description Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano Sonar bass...
  25. Bartolini HR-4.5AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $164.00
    Bartolini 4.5AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.5AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...
  26. Bartolini HR-4.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $156.00
    Bartolini 4.5 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...
  27. Bartolini HR-4.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $156.00
    Bartolini 4.2AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...
  28. Bartolini HR-3.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $176.00
    Bartolini 3.3AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-3.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...
  29. Bartolini HR-2.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $156.00
    Bartolini 2.3AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-2.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...
  30. Bartolini HR-2.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $159.00
    Bartolini 2.2AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-2.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...
  31. Nordstrand 2B-MM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-MM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass

    Out of stock

    $160.00
    1 Pickup, 3 Knob: Volume, Treble, Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Treble Bass For everyone looking for that old school pre-Ernie Ball® Music Man@reg; tone, Nordstrand Pickups has the preamp for you. The 2B-MM preamp is a faithful reproduction...
  32. EMG BTS-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $129.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass The BTS HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BTS HZ System comes supplied Volume, Blend,...
  33. EMG BTC-HZ System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $129.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack The BTC HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BTC HZ System comes supplied Volume, Blend, and...
  34. Bartolini HR-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $148.00
    Bartolini 4.2J Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...
  35. Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $148.00
    Bartolini 4.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm]...
  36. Bartolini HR-4.5J/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $156.00
    Bartolini 4.5J Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.5J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm]...
  37. Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
    Out of stock

    Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    Out of stock

    $156.00
    Bartolini 4.2AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...
  38. Bartolini XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness
    Out of stock

    Bartolini XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness

    Out of stock

    $188.00
    Bartolini 3.3AP Compact Preamp - XTCT 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness XTCT 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...
  39. Bartolini HR-4.5APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $164.00
    Bartolini 4.5AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-4.5APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...
  40. Bartolini TCT-4.2APJ Pre-Wired Harness

    $182.00
    Bartolini 4.2AP Compact Preamp - TCT 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
    Bartolini TCT-4.2APJ Pre-Wired Harness TCT 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Preamps?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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