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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Bartolini HR-5.0/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$199.00Bartolini 5 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-5.0/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm]...EMG BQS-HZ 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack For passive pickups, the BQS HZ System features a pre-wired balance control (blend) and master volume with separate bass and treble...EMG BQC-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack The BQC HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BQC HZ System comes supplied...EMG BQS System 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack The BQS System, as a complete control system for your bass guitar, includes Active Balance, Master Volume, and EQ circuits. Unlike...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 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...Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass
$108.00Bartolini NTMB + GF 3-band preamp module
Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass
$112.003 band preamp with fully independent bass, midrange, and treble
Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...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...Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 3-Band Preamp with 3 Knobs
Out of stock
$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...Seymour Duncan STC-3PSB 3-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups
$189.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Blend - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Volume (w/Slap Switch push-pull) Blend Treble/Bass...Seymour Duncan STC-3P 3-Band Preamp for Passive Pickups
$159.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume Push/Pull(Slap-Switch) Blend Treble/Bass...Seymour Duncan STC-3ASB 3-Band Preamp for Active Pickups
$189.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Blend - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Volume (w/Slap Switch push-pull) Blend Treble/Bass...Lakland LH3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid - Coil Sel. Sw
Out of stock
$199.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob, 1-Switch VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid - Coil Sel. Switch
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Mid Bass Coil Selector Switch(Bridge Pickup) Working in conjunction with Lakland Bass Guitars in Chicago, Hanson...Delano Sonar 3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
$129.003-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...Delano Sonar 3MS/E 2-Pickup 5-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass - Mid Sw
$164.003-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...Delano Sonar 3MS 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
$156.003-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...Seymour Duncan STC-3M4 3-Band Preamp with 4 Knobs
Out of stock
$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-3A 3-Band Preamp for Active Pickups
$159.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume Push/Pull(Slap-Switch) Blend Treble/Bass...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...EMG BQC System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$179.003-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...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"...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...Nordstrand 3-Band 3B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)
$132.00Includes 3-50K EQ pots
Nordstrand 3B Module Unwired module supplied with potentiometers. No battery clip, output jack. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...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...NOLL TCM3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb(passive tone in passive mode) - Mid - Bass (B 2012)
$165.002-pickup, 3-band, 5-knob Volume (Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Blend - Treble (passive tone in passive mode) - Midrange - Bass B 2012
Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Blend Treble(passive tone in passive...Aguilar OBP-3 3-Band Preamp Module
$159.99Aguilar OBP-3 Module Only
We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar OBP3 was built from the ground up to be the ultimate source of full-bodied tone,...Bartolini HR-2.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$196.00Bartolini 2.4 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-2.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...Bartolini HR-2.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$188.00Bartolini 2.5 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-2.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...
