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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. 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...
  2. John East Marcus Retro 1-Switch (Without Scratch Plate)

    $325.00
    The 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...
  3. 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: ...
  4. 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: ...
  5. Prewire - Aguilar OBP-1 Preamp

    $209.99 - $229.99
    We 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...
  6. Seymour Duncan STC-2A 2-Band for Active 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Richter PB-VT Passive Control Unit with Solderless connections

    $49.95
    Precision 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...
  9. 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...
  10. (Custom Order)Glockenklang 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb-Hybrid passive tone - Mid/Bass Stack

    $200.00
    3-Band: 1-Pickup, 3-Knob VPP A/P - Treb-Hybrid passive tone - Mid/Bass Stack
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Treb-Hybrid passive tone Mid/Bass Stack Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight low-end that is focused...
  11. NOLL TCM 4XM 2-Pickup 5-Knob 4-Band Vol P/P - Bal - Bass - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack - Treb (Passive Tone in passive mode) B 2086

    $248.00
    2-Pickup 5-Knob 4-Band Vol P/P - Bal - Bass - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack - Treb (Passive Tone in passive mode) B 2086
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 4-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Balance Bass Lo Mid/Hi Mid stack Treble (Passive Tone in passive mode) Onboard...
  12. NOLL TCM 4XM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 4-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb/Bass Stack - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack B 2081

    $250.00
    1-Pickup 3-Knob 4-Band Vol P/P - Bass - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack - Treb B 2081
    Control Configuration 1-Pickup 4-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Lo Mid/Hi Mid stack Treble/Bass...
  13. NOLL TCM 4XM 1-Pickup 5-Knob 4-Band Vol A/P - Treb - Bass - Lo Mid - Hi Mid

    $185.00
    1-Pickup, 4-band, 5-knob Volume/Blend Active/Passive - Treble - Lo Midrange - Hi Midrange - Bass
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 4-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive)/Blend Stack Bass Treble Lo...
  14. NOLL TCM3-JB Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol/Balance Stack P/P, Bass/Treble Stack, Mid/Passive Stack - Chrome Plate

    $364.00
    Completely wired TCM 3 features concentric push-pull volume (active/passive)/balance control (blend), concentric bass/treble controls, concentric midrange/passive tone control and jack mounted on a Chrome JB-control plate, incl. metal knob-set. The...
  15. NOLL TCM3-JB Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol/Balance Stack P/P, Bass/Treble Stack, Mid/Passive Stack - Black Plate

    $372.00
    Completely wired TCM 3 features concentric push-pull volume (active/passive)/balance control (blend), concentric bass/treble controls, concentric midrange/passive tone control and jack mounted on a Black JB-control plate, incl. metal knob-set. The...
  16. NOLL TCM3-JB Jazz Bass 2-Pickups 3-Knob 2-Band Vol/Balance Stack P/P, Bass/Treble Stack, Mid/Passive Stack - Gold Plate

    $377.00
    Completely wired TCM 3 features concentric push-pull volume (active/passive)/balance control (blend), concentric bass/treble controls, concentric midrange/passive tone control and jack mounted on a Gold JB-control plate, incl. metal knob-set. The...
  17. Noll TCM3 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P-Bal-Bass/Mid Stack Active Treble/Passive Tone - Gold Plate

    $355.00
    NOLL TCM3 Model B2068 Gold Plate
    The NOLL TCM 3 is a compact equalizer that provides easy and space-saving installation. The secure insulation of the sealed equalizer perfectly protects other electrical components. Bass, midrange and treble controls are center-detented and allow 15dB...
  18. Noll TCM3 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P-Bal-Bass/Mid Stack Active Treble/Passive Tone - Black Plate

    $348.00
    NOLL TCM3 Model B2068 Black Plate
    The NOLL TCM 3 is a compact equalizer that provides easy and space-saving installation. The secure insulation of the sealed equalizer perfectly protects other electrical components. Bass, midrange and treble controls are center-detented and allow 15dB...
  19. Noll TCM3 Jazz Bass 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P-Bal-Bass/Mid Stack Active Treble/Passive Tone - Chrome Plate B 2068 C

    $337.00
    NOLL TCM3 Model B 2068 C Chrome Plate and Chrome Knobs
    The NOLL TCM 3 is a compact equalizer that provides easy and space-saving installation. The secure insulation of the sealed equalizer perfectly protects other electrical components. Bass, midrange and treble controls are center-detented and allow 15dB...
  20. 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...
  21. Lusithand Double NFP Preamp

    $279.99
    Lusithand Double 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...
  22. 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...
  23. NOLL TCM 3PM 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Mid/Mid stack - Bass B 2021

    $238.00
    2-pickup, 3-band, 4-knob Volume Push-Pull (Active/Passive) - Treble (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Midrange/Midrange - Bass
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble...
  24. Lusithand 800BM Preamp

    $199.00
    A tribute to the GK800RB amplifier served as a Back/Rear Mount option
    Lusithand 800BM Preamp The 800BM preamp borrows the EQ section of the famous GK800RB amplifier and squeezes it into an onboard preamp, this time with a Contour switch for an increase in sound options. This tone stack has...
  25. Lusithand 800BMF Preamp

    $269.00
    A tribute to the GK800RB amplifier served as a Back/Rear Mount option in a full preamp version
    The 800BMF is a full version of the 800BM preamp; it borrows the EQ section of the famous GK800RB amplifier and squeezes it into an onboard preamp this time with a Contour switch for an increase in sound options. The 800BMF differs...
  26. Prewire - Aguilar OBP-2 Preamp

    $219.99 - $239.99
    We 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...
  27. Prewire - Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp

    $241.99 - $253.99
    We 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,...
  28. John East J Retro Preamps

    $289.00 - $325.00
    The 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 ...
  29. John East MMSR 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack

    $237.50 - $245.00
    The 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....
  30. John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass

    $180.00 - $185.00
    The 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....
  31. John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack

    $237.50 - $245.00
    The 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....
  32. John East J Retro Deluxe

    $340.00 - $350.00
    Same 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 ...
  33. 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 - $305.00
    3-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...
  34. 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 - $325.00
    3-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...
  35. 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 - $350.00
    2-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...
  36. 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"...
  37. 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"...
  38. 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,...
  39. 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]...
  40. 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...
  41. 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,...
  42. Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Preamp Module

    $76.00
    Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
    Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43"...
  43. 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...
  44. Delano Sonar 3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass

    $129.00
    3-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...
  45. Delano Sonar 3MS/E 2-Pickup 5-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass - Mid Sw

    $164.00
    3-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob, 1-Switch VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass - Mid Switch
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Mid Bass Mid Switch Description Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic...
  46. Delano Sonar 3MS 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass

    $156.00
    3-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...
  47. EMG BQC System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack

    $179.00
    3-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob Vol - Blend - Treb/Bass - Mid/Mid
    Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Built specifically for EMG pickups, the BQC System works as a complete control system for bass guitars. It incorporates a pre-wired...
  48. Glockenklang 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $160.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble(Tone Roll-Off in Passive Mode) Bass Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight...
  49. Glockenklang 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid

    $200.00
    3-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble/Bass Stack Mid Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight low-end that is focused and warm.Due...
  50. John East DJ Retro
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    John East DJ Retro

    Out of stock

    $299.00
    Same as J Retro, but with curved plate to work on Lakland Darryl Jones model basses. Top knobs and plate are chrome, bottom knobs are black.
    Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Blend & Pickups Switch Active/Passive Switch Description Same as J Retro, but with curved plate to work...

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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