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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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Bartolini XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness
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$188.00Bartolini 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]...Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$148.00Bartolini 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]...Bartolini TCT-4.2APJ Pre-Wired Harness
$182.00Bartolini 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,...Bartolini HR-4.5J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$156.00Bartolini 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]...Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
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$156.00Bartolini 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,...Bartolini HR-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$148.00Bartolini 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,...Bartolini HR-4.5APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$164.00Bartolini 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]...Bartolini HR-4.4/AP918 Pre-Wired Harness
$216.00Bartolini 4.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.4/AP918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini TCT-5.4 Pre-Wired Harness
$236.00Bartolini 5.4 Compact Preamp - TCT 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,750Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini TCT-5.4 Pre-Wired Harness TCT 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,750Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Bartolini HR-4.7APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$239.00Bartolini 4.7AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.7APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini HR-5.0/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$199.00Bartolini 5 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.0/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm]...Bartolini HR-5.0AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness
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$208.00Bartolini 5.0AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.0AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...Bartolini HR-5.2/918FL Pre-Wired Harness
$208.00Bartolini 5.2 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.2/918FL Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918FL Pre-Wired Harness
$219.00Bartolini 5.2AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918FL Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm]...Bartolini TCT-5.4AP Pre-Wired Harness
$248.00Bartolini 5.4AP Compact Preamp - TCT 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,750Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini TCT-5.4AP Pre-Wired Harness TCT 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,750Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918FL Pre-Wired Harness
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$236.00Bartolini 5.3AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918FL Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, FL, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size:...Bartolini HR-4.6APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$224.00Bartolini 4.6AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.6APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini HR-4.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$204.00Bartolini 4.4 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Bartolini HR-4.7J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$232.00Bartolini 4.7J Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.7J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm]...Bartolini HR-4.6J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$208.00Bartolini 4.6J Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.6J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Bartolini HR-4.4APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$216.00Bartolini 4.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.4APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size:...Bartolini HR-4.4J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
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$204.00Bartolini 4.4J Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.4J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm]...Richter Passive Tone Control
$17.16The passive tone pot is an additional element for BassXX products.
Richter Passive Tone for BassXX Preamps The passive tone pot is an additional element for BassXX products. It is mounted on the basic circuit board of each BassXX-electronic.Bartolini TC3 Harness with Jazz Plate
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$109.00This unit is a prewired harness that is a drop in replacement on a Jazz Bass Bass with the traditional control plate.
TC3 Jazz Bass Specific HarnessThis unit is a prewired harness that is a drop in replacement on a Jazz Bass Bass with the traditional control plate. This harness utilizes Bartolini's TC3 booster preamp to bump up the gain level by 12db. It is useful if...Noll Mixpot Piezo and Magnetic Buffer
$90.00Noll MixPot
The MixPot 1 is a miniature onboard pickup mixing preamp, mounted to the underside of a balance pot (center click). The preamp allows the ability to combine Piezo and magnetic pickups, two magnetic pickups or two Piezo pickups without any additional...Bartolini TC1 Preamp
$36.00TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain
Bartolini TC1 Preamp TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...Bartolini HR-4.7/918 Pre Wired Harness
$232.00Bartolini 4.7 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.7/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...EMG BQS-HZ 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack For passive pickups, the BQS HZ System features a pre-wired balance control (blend) and master volume with separate bass and treble...EMG BQC-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack The BQC HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BQC HZ System comes supplied...EMG BTS-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
$129.002-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,...EMG BTS System 2-Pickup 4-knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass As a complete control system for two pickpup basses the BTS includes an Active Balance Control, separate BTS Bass and Treble controls, and a Master Volume...EMG BTC Control 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
$99.002-Band: 1-Knob Treb/Bass
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Why not equip your bass with the most widely used EQ System in the world? With the BTC you’ll get a bass and treble equalizer on a concentric (stacked) pot that will work with any...EMG BQS System 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack The BQS System, as a complete control system for your bass guitar, includes Active Balance, Master Volume, and EQ circuits. Unlike...EMG BQS Control 1 or 2-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$119.003-Band: 3-Knob Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack Similar to the BQC, the BCS Control works with any active or passive pickup and takes up almost no space. But with the BQS you’ll get separate bass and treble...EMG BQC Control 1 or 2-Pickup 2-Knob 3-Band Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$119.003-Band: 2- Knob Treb/Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack The BQC Control features a bass and treble equalizer on a concentric (stacked) pot along with the concentric (stacked) mid-control. It takes up very little space...EMG BTC System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack As a complete control system for 2 pickup basses the BTC includes an Active Bass control, a BTC control, and a Master Volume control. The Active Balance...Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass
$108.00Bartolini NTMB + GF 3-band preamp module
Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass
$112.003 band preamp with fully independent bass, midrange, and treble
Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...Darkglass Tone Capsule 1 or 2-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Module Bass - Lo Mid - High Mid
$169.99Darkglass Tone Capsule The Tone Capsule is a new, unusual take on onboard preamplifiers. It's designed to respect your instrument's natural character while expanding exponentially the tonal possibilities. The Tone Capsule is...Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 3-Band Preamp with 3 Knobs
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$149.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume/Slap Switch Push/Pull Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Tone...Seymour Duncan STC-2C-BO 2 Band Preamp EQ with Concentric Knobs
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$69.002-Band: Treb/Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Stack Add active EQ to your P or J without...Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB 3-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups
$189.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Blend - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Volume (w/Slap Switch push-pull) Blend Treble/Bass...Seymour Duncan STC-3P 3-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups
$159.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume Push/Pull(Slap-Switch) Blend Treble/Bass...Seymour Duncan STC-3ASB 3-Band Preamp for Active Pickups
$189.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Blend - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Volume (w/Slap Switch push-pull) Blend Treble/Bass...Seymour Duncan STC-2PSB 2-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups
$159.002-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...Seymour Duncan STC-2ASB 2-Band Preamp for Active Pickups
$159.002-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...Bartolini AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer
$52.00Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
Bartolini AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide,...EMG BTS Control 1 or 2-Pickup 2-Knob 2-Band Treb - Bass
$99.002-Band: 2-Knob Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Treble Bass The BTS Control 2-band equalizer is similar to the BTC Control, except with the BTS you'll get separate controls for the bass and treble. Often preferred for their less selective,...Lakland LH3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid - Coil Sel. Sw
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$199.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob, 1-Switch VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid - Coil Sel. Switch
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Mid Bass Coil Selector Switch(Bridge Pickup) Working in conjunction with Lakland Bass Guitars in Chicago, Hanson...Delano Sonar 3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
$129.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Mid Bass Description Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano...
