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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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...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-2S-BO 2 Band EQ Separate
Out of stock
$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...(Custom Order)Glockenklang 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb-Hybrid passive tone - Mid/Bass Stack
$200.003-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...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
$248.002-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...NOLL TCM 4XM 1-Pickup 3-Knob 4-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb/Bass Stack - Lo Mid/Hi Mid Stack B 2081
$250.001-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...NOLL TCM 4XM 1-Pickup 5-Knob 4-Band Vol A/P - Treb - Bass - Lo Mid - Hi Mid
$185.001-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...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
$355.00NOLL 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...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
$348.00NOLL 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...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
$337.00NOLL 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...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
$238.002-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...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...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,...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 BTB-01 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
Out of stock
$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...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...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...Glockenklang 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
$160.002-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...Glockenklang 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
$200.003-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...John East DJ Retro
Out of stock
$299.00Same 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...Glockenklang 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
$160.002-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...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 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...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,...
