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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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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...Richter PB-VT Passive Control Unit with Solderless connections
$49.95Precision Bass replacement unit with Volume, Tone, and solderless connections.
Richter PB-VT passive replacement kit with shielding The RICHTER PB PASSIVE Control Unit is an easy mounting component for passive bass guitars like the Precision Bass™. It provides a volume and a tone pot. A shielded PCB replaces...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-2S-BO 2 Band EQ Separate
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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 Separate Add versatility to your bass with...EMG VMC Variable Mid Control
$99.001-Band: 1 Knob Mid/Mid Stack
Control Configuration Mid/Mid Stack The EMG VMC is an active variable mid control EQ Circuit for bass and guitar. Rotate the upper control of the stacked pot clockwise for boost, counterclockwise for cut. Leave it in the center...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 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,...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...John East Mid Sweep 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 1-Band Mid/Mid Stack
$115.00 - $120.00The MID SWEEP 01 is a stand-alone mid control which can be used on its own or cascaded in conjunction with other modules, including additional MID SWEEP 01s.
Control Configuration Mid/Mid Stack Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description The Mid Sweep 01 is a stand-alone mid control which can be used on its own or cascaded in conjunction with other...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 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...Seymour Duncan STC-3M4 3-Band Preamp with 4 Knobs
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$149.003-Band: 1-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Treb - Mid - Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume/Slap Switch Push/Pull Treble Mid Bass Tone...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...John East BTB-01 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
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$155.00 - $160.00The BTB-01 is based on the middle stack of the J-Retro 01 bass preamp. It consists of a single dual concentric knob stack with controls for Bass, Treble, and Bright functions.
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description The BTB-01 is based on the middle stack of the J-Retro 01 bass preamp. It consists of a single dual concentric...Bartolini HR-2.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$168.00Bartolini 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"...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...Bartolini HR-2.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$176.00Bartolini 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"...John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass
$180.00 - $185.00The BTB-MMSR has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, but is not a copy of the original circuit. Note: Control Plate Not Included
The MMSR 3 Knob 2 Band has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, in order to retain the same interaction between the MM pickup and the electronics, crucial in creating the original pre-EB sound colours....NOLL TCM3 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb-Bass Stack - Mid
$185.001-pickup, 3-band, 3-knob Volume (Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Treble/Bass Stack - Midrange
Control Configuration 1-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Onboard...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...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: ...Nordstrand 2B+3a 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P - Treb - Bass
$202.00PREWIRED 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...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...Bartolini HR-2.5AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$212.00Bartolini 2.5AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-2.5AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Lusithand NFP Jazz Control Plate (Volume - Blend) (updated)
$219.00Volume-Blend configuration, solderless, fits most Jazz Basses without modifications.
Lusithand NFP Jazz Control Plate (Volume-Volume) The NFP Jazzplate is just an easy way for Jazz bass players to have the NFP filter sound on their instruments. It is solderless and it should fit on most Jazz basses on the market without any...Prewire - Aguilar OBP-2 Preamp
$219.99 - $239.99We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The OBP-2 was designed to give bassists fat tone while being small enought fit into tight control...NOLL TCM2 Precision Bass 1-Pickup 2-Knob 2-Band Vol/Tone P/P A/P Stack - Treb/Bass Stack B 2059C
$220.001-Pickup, 2-band, 2-knob Volume/Passive Tone Stack(Active/Passive Push-Pull) - Treble/Bass Stack Iincludes chrome knobs B 2059C
Control Configuration 1-Pickup 2-Band System Volume/Passive Tone Stack(Active/Passive Push-Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Onboard...Bartolini HR-2.4AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$224.00Bartolini 2.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-2.4AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...Nordstrand 3B-3 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Mid P/P - Treb/Bass Stack
$237.003B-3 ( 1 pickup - 3 Knob)- Volume (pull passive)- Mid (pull frequency selector)- Treble/Bass Stack
Nordstrand 3B-3 Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active/Passive) Mid(Push/Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the...John East MMSR 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$237.50 - $245.00The BTB-MMSR 4 Knob, including Mid Sweep, has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, but is not an exact copy of the original circuit. Note: Control Plate Not Included Note: Will not work for US made Music Man Sterling basses and Stingray 5-string basses with the Tri-Coil pickup and 3-way selector switch
The MMSR 4 Knob 3 Band has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, in order to retain the same interaction between the MM pickup and the electronics, crucial in creating the original pre EB sound colours....
