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?
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NOLL TCM 4XM 2-Pickup 3-Knob 4-Band Vol/Bl P/P A/P Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack
$304.002-pickup, 4-band, 3-knob Volume/Blend (Push-Pull Active/Passive) Stack - Treble/Bass Stack - Lo Midrange/Hi Midrange Stack
Control Configuration 2-Pickup 4-Band System Volume/Blend Stack Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble/Bass stack Lo...Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$212.00Bartolini 5.2AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...Bartolini HR-2.4AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$204.00Bartolini 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,...Bartolini HR-5.4/918 Pre Wired Harness
$224.00Bartolini 5.4 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Bartolini HR-2.5AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$196.00Bartolini 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"...Bartolini HR-3.4/918 Pre Wired Harness
$216.00Bartolini 3.4 Compact Preamp -
Bartolini HR-3.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness Our most popular preamp for decades, the NTMB+F is a 3-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass, Mid and Treble controls. It is well known to professionals for its very low noise and wide boost...Bartolini HR-4.6AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$224.00Bartolini 4.6AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.6AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm]...Bartolini HR-4.6/918 Pre Wired Harness
$208.00Bartolini 4.6/9 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.6/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...Bartolini HR-4.7AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$239.00Bartolini 4.7AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-4.7AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini HR-5.2/918 Pre Wired Harness
$204.00Bartolini 5.2 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 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] Wide,...Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$232.00Bartolini 5.3AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Bartolini HR-5.4AP/918 Pre Wired Harness
$232.00Bartolini 5.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.4AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...Glockenklang 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid
$200.00Glockenklang - 3 Band
Controls: Volume Push/Pull Active Passive - Blend - Treble - Bass - Mid The Glockenklang 3-band onboard preamp is active/passive switchable (at the Volume via a Push/Pull), has a balance(blend) pot with...John East J Retro Preamps
$289.00 - $325.00The J Retro 01 Bass Preamp is designed to fit directly into standard "Jazz" style basses without modification, including a 9v battery.
Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Blend & Pickups Switch Active/Passive Switch Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description ...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....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....John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$237.50 - $245.00The BTB-MMSR 3 Knob, including Mid Sweep, 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 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....John East J Retro Deluxe
$340.00 - $350.00Same as J Retro, but with an added fourth knob for passive tone control. This preamp is made for Fender Deluxe style basses with a side mounted jack.
Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Passive Tone Blend & Pickups Switch Active/Passive Switch Available in Black, or Chrome Finish Description ...John East Uni-Pre 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol/Bl Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack - Tone P/P A/P
$275.00 - $305.003-band: 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume/Blend Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Freq Stack - Passive Tone (A/P Push-Pull)
Uni-Pre 4 Knob 2 Pickup, 4-knob Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Midrange/Midrange Freq. Stack Passive Tone (Push/Pull for Active/Passive) The Uni-Pre 4 Knob is a new generation...John East Uni-Pre 2-Pickup 3-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol/Bl Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack - A/P Sw
$299.00 - $325.003-band, 2-pickup, 3-knob 1 switch Volume/Blend Stack - Treble/Bass Stack - Midrange/Midrange Frequency Stack - Active/Passive Switch
Uni-Pre 3 Knob 2 Pickup, 3-knob, 1 switch Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Midrange/Midrange Freq. Stack Active/Passive Switch The Uni-Pre 3 Knob is a new generation bass...John East Uni-Pre 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack - Tone P/P A/P
$325.00 - $350.002-pickup, 3-band, 5-knob Volume - Blend - Treble/Bass Stack - Midrange/Midrange Stack - Passive Tone (Push-Pull Active/Passive)
Uni-Pre 5 Knob 2 Pickup, 5-knob Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack Midrange/Midrange Freq. Stack Passive Tone (Push/Pull for Active/Passive) The Uni-Pre 5 Knob is a new generation...Prewire - Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp
$241.99 - $253.99We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar OBP-3 was built from the ground up to be the ultimate source of full-bodied tone,...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...Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$159.00Bartolini 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...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...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-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: ...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...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...
