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
Lusithand Single NFP Preamp
$99.99Lusithand 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...Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$104.00Bartolini AGMPBoo Mag/Piezo Buffer
Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are equipped...Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$88.00Bartolini AGMP/918 Mag/Piezo Buffer
Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are...Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module
$56.00TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain
Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module
$39.00TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module
$56.00TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module
$95.00Dual or Single channel buffer preamp for high-impedance pickups
Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module The AGPB/918 is a high impedance preamp for use with piezo or microphonic transducers. It that features adjustable gain which allows you to boost the input signal up to 12dB (4X) while maintaining flat frequency...Bartolini TCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$92.00TCT Vintage 3-Band EQ Pre-amp with high-Q mid dip at 300Hz
Bartolini TCT Preamp Module TCT is the legendary original Bartolini on-board preamp. It has Bass, Mid, and Treble controls with very low noise and wide adjustment range. The TCT was briefly discontinued, but we brought it back due to high demand...Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Module
$24.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250Hz
Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Module
$24.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 375Hz
Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Module
$24.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 500Hz
Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...**CUSTOM Glockenklang 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb/Bass Stack - Passive Tone
$200.002-Band: 1-Pickup, 3-Knob VPP A/P - Treb/Bass Stack - Passive Tone
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Treble/Bass Stack Passive Tone Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight low-end that is focused...Nordstrand 2B+4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
$202.00PREWIRED 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...Prewire - Aguilar OBP-1 Preamp
$209.99 - $229.99We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar OBP-1 is a boost only preamp able to be used in conjunction with active or passive...Richter JB-VVT Passive Control Plate with Solderless connections
$74.95Richter JB-VVT Passive Control Plate (Volume - Volume - Tone) with Solderless connections
JB Passive Control Plate with Shielding for Jazz Bass™ :: High Quality Dustproof Pots :: Rugged and Shielded :: :: Quick and Easy Mounting :: No Soldering Required :: The Richter JB PASSIVE control plate is an easy mounting component...Nordstrand 2B-4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Vol - Treb - Bass
$202.002-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: ...Nordstrand 2B-3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb - Bass
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$193.002-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: ...Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$92.00XTCT 3-band Preamp Module
Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage: 9V - Prewired battery...Passive Tone Control Module
$29.00Passive Tone Control Module can easily be added to any one or two pickup preamp, with one volume control, two volume controls, or a blend control and master volume control. The passive tone control will function when the preamp is in active...John East Marcus Retro 1-Switch (Without Scratch Plate)
$325.00The Marcus Retro 01 was brought about due to requests from players owning the Marcus Miller basses.
Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Passive Tone Push/Pull Active/Passive Pickup Blend Switch Description New For 2013! All New Marcus Retro's...Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$176.00Bartolini 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...Lusithand Single NFP-Special Preamp
$189.00To 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...EMG 1 or 2 Pickups Wiring Kit
$49.00EMG 1 or 2 pickup wiring kit - Short Shaft
EMG 1 or 2 pickup wiring kit - Short Shaft All of the solderless components for install in one package! This kit includes everything needed for installation in a 1 or 2 pickup configuration. This kit is for active pickups.What's...Seymour Duncan STC-2A 2-Band for Active Pickups
$129.002-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...Seymour Duncan STC-2P 2-Band for Passive Pickups
$129.002-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...Nordstrand 2B+ 2-Band Bass Preamp (with 2 EQ Pots)
$110.002B+ 2 band bass preamp with 2 eq pots
2b+ 2-Band Preamp with 2 EQ PotsThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band preamp the 2B+ can really beef up your lows and...John East J-Tone 01 Active and Full Passive Preamp for J Style Basses
$184.00 - $224.00J-Tone - Pure & Simple - Pure Classic J Tone - Full Passive & Active - High Performance Musical EQ - Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions
J-Tone - Pure & Simple Pure Classic J Tone Full passive & active High performance musical EQ Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions Retain the original sound of...John East J-Tone 01 Active and Full Passive Preamp - Chrome Plate / Chrome Knobs - Volume/Blend/Tone
$184.00J-Tone - Pure & Simple - Pure Classic J Tone - Full Passive & Active - High Performance Musical EQ - Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions
J-Tone - Pure & Simple Pure Classic J Tone Full Passive & Active High Performance Musical EQ Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions We have often been asked... Is it possible to retain the original sound of a...Noll TCM3 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bal - Mid - Treb/Bass Stack Chrome
$325.00Noll TCM3 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bal - Mid - Treb/Bass Stack Chrome
Control Configuration 1-Pickup 3-Band System Volume(Active/Passive Push-Pull) Balance Mid Treble/Bass...Noll TCM3 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P - Bl - B/T - Mid
$211.00Noll TCM3 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P - Bl - B/T - Mid
Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Onboard...
