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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 XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness
    Out of stock

    Bartolini XTCT-3.3AP Pre-Wired Harness

    Out of stock

    $188.00
    Bartolini 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]...
  2. Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $148.00
    Bartolini 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]...
  3. Bartolini TCT-4.2APJ Pre-Wired Harness

    $182.00
    Bartolini 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,...
  4. Bartolini HR-4.5J/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $156.00
    Bartolini 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]...
  5. Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness
    Out of stock

    Bartolini HR-4.2APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    Out of stock

    $156.00
    Bartolini 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,...
  6. Bartolini HR-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $148.00
    Bartolini 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,...
  7. Bartolini HR-4.5APJ/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $164.00
    Bartolini 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]...
  8. EMG BTS-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $129.00
    2-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,...
  9. Nordstrand 2B-MM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass
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    Nordstrand 2B-MM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass

    Out of stock

    $160.00
    1 Pickup, 3 Knob: Volume, Treble, Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Treble Bass For everyone looking for that old school pre-Ernie Ball® Music Man@reg; tone, Nordstrand Pickups has the preamp for you. The 2B-MM preamp is a faithful reproduction...
  10. EMG BTS System 2-Pickup 4-knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $129.00
    2-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...
  11. Glockenklang 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $160.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble/Bass Stack Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight low-end that is focused and warm.Due...
  12. Seymour Duncan STC-2PSB 2-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups

    $159.00
    2-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...
  13. Seymour Duncan STC-2ASB 2-Band Preamp for Active Pickups

    $159.00
    2-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...
  14. EMG BTC System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $129.00
    2-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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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"...
  17. 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"...
  18. 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,...
  19. 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]...
  20. 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...
  21. 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,...
  22. EMG BTC-HZ System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    $129.00
    2-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass
    Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack The BTC HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BTC HZ System comes supplied Volume, Blend, and...
  23. 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...
  24. Nordstrand 2B-4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-4c 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Tone - Treb/Bass Stack

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Passive Tone - Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 2B-4c Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Passive Tone Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim...
  25. Nordstrand 2B-4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Treble - Bass
    Nordstrand 2B-4b Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  26. Nordstrand 2B-3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 2B-3b 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack

    Out of stock

    $184.00
    2-band, 2-pickup, 3-knob Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) - Blend - Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 2B-3b Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active-Passive) Blend Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  27. Nordstrand 2-Band 2B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)

    $100.00
    2B Module
    Nordstrand 2B Module (Module and EQ Pots) Includes 2 EQ pots. Does not include output jack or battery clip. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...
  28. NOLL TCM2 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb(passive tone in passive mode) - Bass B 2003

    $132.00
    2-pickup, 2-band, 4-knob Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Blend - Treble(passive tone in passive mode) - Bass B2003
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 2-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Blend Treble...
  29. John East BTB-01 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
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    John East BTB-01 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack

    Out of stock

    $155.00 - $160.00
    The 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...
  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....

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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